Orange County Reporter
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
GUEST COLUMNS

Monday, February 10, 2025

Think you're safe from IRS audits after three years? Think again - a single missing form or signature could give tax collectors more time to dig through your returns.
In California divorces involving minor children, courts require parents to address health insurance coverage, ensuring continuity of care through employer-sponsored plans, COBRA, Covered California, or Medi-Cal, while also establishing cost-sharing arrangements and procedures for medical expenses.

Friday, February 7, 2025

Lawyers are among the professions most vulnerable to alcoholism and mental health issues, with one in five lawyers having an alcohol problem and high rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
A voter ID requirement in California is unlikely to come from the legislature but could be decided by voters through a ballot initiative.

Thursday, February 6, 2025

U.S. District Judge Clay D. Land dismissed the National Ranger Memorial Foundation's lawsuit, stating that Congress has the authority to decide whether Colonel John Singleton Mosby should be memorialized and that the Department of Defense properly implemented the decision.

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

California's fast-food industry faces significant pushback against Assembly Bill 1228, which raised the minimum wage to $20 per hour for workers, as local restaurant owners cite increased operational costs, reduced profitability, and community impact.
Analyzing Gov. Newsom's Executive Order N-7-25: Protecting fire victims or overstepping boundaries?

Monday, February 3, 2025

California's 2nd District Court of Appeal delivers a blow to "headless" PAGA actions in Leeper v. Shipt Inc. while carefully distinguishing--but not disturbing-- a key holding in Balderas.
New York Times v. Sullivan protects free speech by requiring public figures to prove "actual malice" in defamation cases--essential for democracy, though critics now challenge its relevance in the digital age.

Friday, January 31, 2025

In the wake of the Los Angeles fires, California's price-gouging protections are making property owners think twice about offering rentals, even as displaced residents desperately search for housing.
Ending birthright citizenship could leave people without legal protections, disrupt immigration policy, and cut federal funding to states, impacting services for residents.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Los Angeles wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes, giving residents the option to rebuild or relocate using insurance funds, but affordability, rising costs, and emotional strain make the decision difficult.
Observations and lessons at the one-year anniversary of the rules' implementation.

Monday, January 27, 2025

Navigating the tax implications of insurance proceeds after a wildfire can be complex, but there are mechanisms in place--like exclusions, deductions, and deferrals--that can help minimize the tax burden for homeowners, especially when considering future lawsuit recoveries and the new federal tax law.

Friday, January 24, 2025

In a year that reshaped California trust and estate law, five pivotal cases from 2024 delivered significant changes with far-reaching implications for practitioners and clients alike.
Recent class action lawsuits targeting chocolate products revive questions about the use of embedded Proposition 65 allegations.

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Despite efforts by Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber to overturn Huntington Beach's voter identification law, the city may prevail due to its authority as a charter city to manage its own elections.
When representing a client while accepting payment from a third party, CRPC Rule 1.8.6 requires informed written consent, preservation of confidentiality, and unwavering commitment to the client's best interests to avoid ethical pitfalls and ensure compliance.

Friday, January 17, 2025

In the aftermath of recent fires, disaster victims face a flood of lawyer advertisements and events, highlighting both the vital role attorneys play in pursuing justice and the need for ethical, transparent, and well-resourced legal representation to truly prioritize victims' interests.
Jimmy Carter's legacy blends groundbreaking humanitarian efforts, like the Camp David Accords, with controversial positions on Israel, creating complex impact.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

In the wake of the Southern California wildfires, property owners filing insurance claims should know California laws offer expanded coverage options, including combined dwelling/structure limits, relaxed personal property documentation, extended loss-of-use benefits, and protection against policy cancellations, with state and federal aid available for those uninsured or underinsured.
With financial fraud on the rise, consumers and legislators are expecting more from banks.

Monday, January 13, 2025

In 2024, the California Supreme Court clarified key insurance law issues, rejecting COVID-19 property damage claims, addressing continuous injury coverage, and reinforcing rules on ambiguity and policyholder expectations.
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