By Ray Estolano I always used to argue, in true defense attorney fashion, that I was a healthy fat man. Yes, my weight had ballooned up to 360 pounds since college. But, it was...
By William Marshall Transactional attorneys refer simply to “reviewing” a contract. However, I have identified different modes of review and found that thinking about them can be helpful in improving my review practices. The...
By Bill Kammer In earlier columns, we discussed the challenges attorneys face to become competent in electronic discovery and to keep pace with rapidly evolving electronic developments. We talked about the security of our devices...
Determining child custody is difficult. Whether you are going through a divorce and need to make arrangements, or you have been successfully co-parenting but need to make a change, this type of family law...
With a username and password, you can do almost anything online these days. Banking, shopping, file storage – we do more things electronically than ever before. It is a convenient way of life, yet...
School is out, backyard parties have begun, and the kids are all right…that is, as long as homeowners take precautions to keep family and guests safe. Here are a few summer safety reminders...
As a patient, you know when something seems wrong with your medical care. But how are you supposed to know if it is a medical mix-up or medical malpractice? According to the U.S. National...
If you are going to rent an apartment, condo or home in California, then you will probably be asked to verify your commitment by signing paperwork, paying at least a month’s rent ahead...
Leaving an inheritance to your kids can be more complicated than expected – especially if you are unfamiliar with the current estate tax exemption. For 2016, the estate tax exemption is $5.45 million...
If you want to get a divorce in California, then you may be wondering if you have to go to court. The short answer is “no.” There are several other approaches you can...