A man is suing the San Mateo County Harbor District over alleged access issues at the Ketch Joanne Restaurant and Harbor Bar in November.
Non-profits work off a shoestring budget, providing necessary services critical to a community. With limited resources, non-profits may find it hard to justify another expense. Especially something that they feel they might not need – like insurance. After all, who would ever sue a non-profit? Just like any other organization or business, non-profits are not …
Investigation by senior civil servant to set out the facts of what happened at drinks gatherings
We all like to have a good time, and for the most part we can tell when a good time will turn into a not-so-good time. But what about when we can’t? We’d all like to think we know best...
Fleeting proposal to index capital gains still being discussed in tax blogosphere. Would anybody have standing to sue if it was done? I may have found the answer.
These days, more and more people live their lives online -- chatting with friends, stalking an ex, trolling a public figure, and shopping for ... everything. So, it makes sense that more and more of our conflicts will also have...
Fifty years ago, an obscure international legal system was created to protect the rights of foreign investors. Insiders say it has spun out of control.
Identifying the right lawyer is an important strategic decision you’ll have to make whether you are suing or, unluckily, being sued.
Does your judge own stock in the company you're suing? Unless they're a major shareholder, like more than 5 or 10 percent major, it's not likely to be easy to dig up information that'll pop up in a regular...
It is rare to hear of someone suing himself. So rare that no one has even bothered to form a word for it yet. Perhaps we could just call it "self-litigatio
Lawyers face a difficult choice when clients’ legal fees become long overdue. Filing suit over unpaid fees is a minefield.
How can you arbitrate against Chinese companies in the U.S and in China? How can you litigate against Chinese companies in China's courts?
Is Lawyer’s Failure to Determine Insurance and Assets of Defendant Malpractice? One of the most important things a plaintiff’s lawyer does when he or she takes on a case is determine if…
I recently asked several litigation attorneys if they had identified any trends in the business world regarding the kinds of conduct that was getting people sued. I got a wide range of answers, bu…
This is a common question from clients involved in litigation – – especially estate litigation. As a general rule, a party cannot recover attorney’s...
It was the worst of times. Period. That's because it's hard to talk about the best of times when your executive officer has a legal issue with the company. It's really a problem when the C-Suite complains to the...
Rejoice! I found a new side hustle, and I can't think of a more satisfying way to make money than THIS. And we...
They have smiles. Neither or them are buttoned up in dour looking suits. There’s not a briefcase to be seen at their cozy table. They are conducting themselves with civility and class, pharm respon…
How can siblings protect their family trust from their sue-happy sister?
Have you shared a funny picture online? Recorded a video of your child at the park? Left a bad review of a restaurant? You need to read this now!
Drake leads the pack of Dirt Bags again this evening, whether or not he deserves it (which honestly I can’t tell you), with an item about a recent lawsuit.