GUEST COLUMNS
Monday, July 22, 2024
The California Supreme Court has removed a ballot measure from the November 2024 ballot that would have broadened the definition of the term “tax” and required any state and local tax increases to be approved by both a two-thirds vote in the Legislature and a majority of voters. The decision was made to avoid disrupting the electoral process and the exercise of the franchise.
The Supreme Court has ruled against allowing a plan of reorganization to give the equivalent of a bankruptcy discharge to third-party nondebtors without the consent of affected claimants.
Friday, July 19, 2024
Female athletes need to leverage the opportunities afforded by the new NIL landscape while they can, including building a brand, merchandising, and hosting camps and clinics. Sports lawyers can help their athletes make wise decisions, including navigating the NIL landscape, ensuring they do not unwittingly sell lifetime rights, and positioning them for a professional career.
Taxpayers often come out better if they don't represent themselves, even considering the cost of professional fees. F. Lee Bailey, a lawyer, represented himself in a $4 million dispute with the IRS and won the major issue, but lost most of the other ones, including a hobby-loss case.
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NEWS
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General News
Thursday, July 25, 2024 |
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| As of Monday afternoon, it was unclear if normal court operations would resume Tuesday. Law firms have struggled to file new cases and communicate with the court. | |
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Thursday, July 25, 2024 |
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| Attorneys for Huawei Technologies say claims the conglomerate "intends to 'dominate the world' and 'illegally dominate the markets globally'" do not match reality. | |
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Monday, July 22, 2024 |
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| "We got everything that we asked for from the court and more," said Katherine J.G. McKeon, an attorney with Western Center on Law and Poverty, after it was agreed that the city will refund fines for all vendors who paid them. | |
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Monday, July 22, 2024 |
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| Richard Montañez said the company's statements to the media denying his involvement in the creation of Flamin' Hot Cheetos have caused him to lose income from speaking and consultancy engagements. | |
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General News
Monday, July 22, 2024 |
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| The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 allows parents to access and challenge school records. It could be in line for major changes if Republicans take power later this year. | |
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General News
Monday, July 15, 2024 |
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| The judgments came after months of rulings against the state over tribes' claims that Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration violated the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act by attempting to persuade them to follow state labor, environmental, spousal and child custody laws. | |
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General News
Monday, July 15, 2024 |
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| The report found growing heat could undermine several insurance markets in the state. | |
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General News
Monday, July 15, 2024 |
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| The plaintiffs in the case claim they struggled to get back into the California property market after the company's plans to move to Florida were put on ice. | |
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General News
Thursday, July 25, 2024 |
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| Real estate and tenant rights lawyers weigh in on what a recent proposal to cap rental increases nationally would mean for the rental market. | |