The 2021-2022 of the Supreme Court began October 4, 2021. They have 62 cases on the docket, while some are carryovers from the 2020-2021 session. 3 of the cases have been decided by the Court without any oral argument....
On August 12, 2021, the Supreme Court heard the case of Chrysafis v. Marks. This case was a request of New York landlords for relief from COVID related halts to evictions. The landlords argued that the September 2, 2020 CDC issued public health order...
The United States of America has a real ring to it, USA. What really comprises the USA, and how did we get there? Celebrating our freedoms won during the revolutionary war, should give us pause to reflect on how the United States is what it...
Fluffy coat, bright shining eyes, wagging tails, yips, yaps, and licks. Nothing more delightful than the cutest puppy ever, at least to the dog owner. Dogs are not universally considered to be cute pets. Dogs can be working breeds, trained to dig...
here is much in the news relating to COVID 19 with vaccinations, fears of injury over the vaccination, and increased fear of generalized living as a result of the Pandemic. Although much has been published about the 1918 Spanish Flu and even the 2009 SARS...
he new Supreme Court for October 2020-October 2021 began on October 5th. Once again the Court finds itself with only eight seated justices. Due to the COVID pandemic, the court is starting out this term hearing cases by teleconference/video link. The proceedings are broadcast so...
You have been home for months now, are your creative juices flowing? New ideas? New products? New services? A new book? A new invention? There has been a surge in developing new ideas, patents, trademarks, and creating new products, inventions, screenplays and books....
There is a general belief in the justice system in our country. It may be difficult to see it clearly during these times of civil unrest and anger shouting for change. There are a variety of factors affecting how blind justice is: Bias, Misconduct, and...
Have you ever wondered why there is Black History Month or African-American History Month, and why not a “Month of Your Ancestry”? How do these months get recognition and how can your own ethnicity get a month of recognition?...
The celebration of the new year brings the hope of a better year ahead. As with everything, out with the old and in with the new. The law changes this year are certainly going to raise a few eyebrows....
In the last of our series, the question is now whether or not you can be an impartial and fair juror. Can you set aside your personal views and feelings and apply the law—even if you disagree with the law, even if you dislike the...
In part two of our series, we look at the confusing and not consistent law related to fetuses. Since the 1973 case of Roe v. Wade was decided, it was determined that a woman had the right to terminate a pregnancy if she chose to. ...
How impartial are you? Could you sit on a jury and give a decision which offends your personal belief systems? Could you apply the law without regard to your personal feelings? ...
More and more often clients are informing us that they are moving out of state, out of country, or purchasing second homes outside of California and are interested in the impact on their estate plans. The simple answer is that California probate courts only have...
With states voting to ignore the electoral college - a very important question is often overlooked, what is the United States? Does the electoral college protect a very critical and essential part of the United States? The states voting to ignore the electoral college are...
There are some significant changes for 2019 with regard to taxes. Changes as a result of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will kick into place this year, and there will be some significant impact on estate planning....