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August 6, 2021

Dixie Fire: PG&E Likely Liable, But Can It Pay?

PG&E now acknowledges that its equipment likely ignited the Dixie Fire.Ā  In its July 18 report to state regulators, it admits that there was a power outage, that a troubleman went to investigate, that the troubleman saw a tree leaning against PG&E wires, that the troubleman saw blown fuses on

August 5, 2021

The Ethics of Intimidation

Q. Representing a large manufacturer, I sent a demand letter threatening to sue its competitor and promising a nasty discovery process that would be the “legal equivalent of a proctology exam.” Did I go too far? …

July 30, 2021

Bombardier Challenger N605TR Crash at Truckee-Tahoe Airport: Looks Like Base-to-final Stall/Spin

Few turns in aviation are as dangerous as the ā€œbase-to-finalā€ turn.Ā  Thatā€™s the last turn the pilot executes to line up with the runway. When that final turn is made, the aircraft is always low and slow. If the pilot tightens the turn too much, the aircraft can stall

June 29, 2021

What is a MIST Claim?

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June 24, 2021

Mile High Profits

Q. I regularly fly to depositions for a client that pays for my time in transit. If I work on another client’s case during the flight, may I bill that time as well? A. Before researching this …

June 24, 2021

What is a 998 Offer to Settle?

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June 18, 2021

Electric Scooter Laws Explained

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June 17, 2021

Cirrus SR20 Crash at Truckee Airport: High Density Altitude to Blame?

At first glance, this weekā€™s crash of Cirrus N89423 at Truckee looks like yet another ā€œhigh density altitudeā€ accident. Ā Such accidents are, after all, perhaps the most common type of accident at Truckee airport.Ā  Due to the thin air, the aircraft cannot climb fast enough to clear rising terrain or

June 16, 2021

Fee Splitting

Q. I’ve always heard that referral fees are forbidden. But I know lawyers who routinely refer cases for a share of the profit, even if they’re not licensed where the cases are pending. Isn’t this unethical? …

June 14, 2021

Reforming Attorney Discipline

Testifying before the Maryland Court of Appeals, Judge Alan Wilner and Irwin Kramer debate the merits of proposals to reform the attorney disciplinary process. …

June 11, 2021

Can I Sue if My Car is Damaged by Road Conditions or Construction?

Itā€™s no secret that the Los Angeles areaā€™s heavily traversed roads are riddled with potholes and other irregularities. Many residents notice a decrease

June 8, 2021

Maintenance Error that Brought Down Navajo at Myrtle Beach Not Uncommon

In May, a Piper Navajo PA-31 crashed shortly after takeoff from Myrtle Beach.Ā  The pilot was ATP-rated and worked for American Airlines.Ā  He knew he was in trouble almost immediately after takeoff.Ā  He tried to return to the airport.Ā  He reached an altitude of about 1000 feet, then dropped 475

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