The only realistic hope for people of limited means to establish a legal claim is a lawyer who will work on a contingency fee. The Build Back Better legislation approved by the House of Representatives on November 19, 2021 authorizes a change in accounting for personal injury lawyers, at no loss of tax revenues to […]
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Allan Shatkin Plagiarist
Wikipedia defines plagiarism “as the representation of another author’s language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions as one’s original work.” In short, it is stealing and fraud, misrepresenting someone else’s ideas to enhance your reputation.
This Thanksgiving – Give Thanks You Are a Lawyer
This Thanksgiving when asked “what are you thankful for?” tell your children, grandchildren, family and friends that you are thankful, and proud, to be a lawyer and to belong to a great profession.
Suing Out-of-State Defendants
Defendants who caused injuries and deaths when they are sued will claim that California courts do not have jurisdiction over them and suit can only be brought elsewhere. For example, a multi-millionaire developer who together with his San Diego limited liability corporation owned and operated a hotel in Baja California were sued for personal injuries […]
Mark Aaronson: a Lawyer to Emulate
Mark Aaronson, emeritus Professor of Law at UC Hastings, is a superbly talented professional who made the personal choice to advance the cause of justice for the poor and underprivileged in lieu of a law practice that would have provided him with substantial financial rewards. His career as a civil rights lawyer, anti-poverty lawyer and […]