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May 20, 2021

Buying Out of a Grievance

Q. My client has threatened me with a lawsuit and an ethics complaint unless I refund her legal fees. Should I pay her to release these claims? A. Although a refund may reduce …

May 10, 2021

737 Max Families Demand that FAA Chief Be Replaced

Families of those lost in the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max crash met with Biden’s Transportation Department seeking to get the top FAA official fired for being “too cozy” with Boeing. According to the families, “The FAA has been, and continues to be, more interested in protecting Boeing and the

May 10, 2021

Avoiding A Disruption To Practice

Bar Counsel wanted to suspend him. The Court wanted him to continue serving his community where “his pro bono legal service and his other volunteer efforts have been exceptional.” Issue: …

May 10, 2021

Water Safety Is Vital for the Sunshine State

As a law firm in the Sunshine State, water safety has become a hallmark of DCY’s commitment to our community. As trial attorneys, we have seen cases of catastrophic injuries in children and we know that the key to preventing tragedy is by prioritizing safety. We believe in fostering a …

May 5, 2021

Strokes and Stroke Centers – What You Need To Know

May is Stroke Awareness Month and for that reason, we remind you to familiarize yourself and your loved ones about this disease, which is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain becomes obstructed. If not quickly diagnosed and treated, …

April 23, 2021

NTSB Blames Collings Foundation, FAA for Fatal Crash of Sightseeing B-17

On October 2, 2019, a World War II-era B-17 flying fortress bomber departed Bradley International Airport in Connecticut for a local sightseeing flight with 10 paying tourists on board.  Shortly after takeoff  the pilot radioed that he was returning to the airport because of an engine problem.  A witness reported

April 18, 2021

Criminal Charges Against PG&E Will Not Help Victims of Kincade Fire

KPIX5 asks Mike Danko about the criminal charges brought against PG&E for its role in the Kincade fire.  Danko explains that even if a jury renders a guilty verdict, no one at PG&E will go to jail.  It’s the civil justice system, not the criminal justice system, that compensates victims

March 2, 2021

Anti-Social Courts

Q. I’ve had my fill of ignorant and arrogant judges who disgrace the ill-fitting robes they wear. As lawyers, isn’t it time we speak out and post about judicial incompetence so we may improve justice for all? …

February 26, 2021

Vegetation Management Lapses Subjects PG&E to Heightened Oversight

The CPUC seeks greater oversight over PG&E’s safety practices after finding that PG&E is not properly prioritizing the electrical lines that need tree trimming.  KRONTV4 asks Mike Danko what it means. KRON4 asks Mike Danko About CPUC’s latest action against PG&E

February 18, 2021

Why Are Women Often Misdiagnosed When Having a Heart Attack?

The month of February is American Heart Month which aims to raise awareness of the number one killer of men and women in the US, heart disease. Heart health has proven to be even more important during the COVID-19 pandemic, as people diagnosed with heart disease have shown to have …

February 10, 2021

So you committed malpractice …

Q. I’m not inclined to make excuses. But things have been so hectic in my office that I let a nice accident case slip through the cracks and failed to file suit by the limitations deadline. My head is spinning. What should …

February 1, 2021

Suspending an “Extreme” Sanction

Finding Bar Counsel’s call for an indefinite suspension too “extreme,” the Court imposed a more modest moratorium on a lawyer with an unblemished record in close to 50 years of practice. Issue: What sanction should the Court impose upon an …

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