When going through a divorce, even an uncontested one, it is highly possible for arguments and disagreements to break out. This is why it is important to have guiding forces lending a helping hand. Mediators often fill that role for divorcing couples. But what...
Month: May 2022
Just what counts as an accident for insurance purposes?
Nearly every homeowner pays for a homeowner insurance policy. Such policies tend to cover certain types of damage to the home and the surrounding property. Some even cover the costs of certain lawsuits that follow accidents. However, insurance companies and homeowners...
Professional duties of an attorney
An attorney has a number of professional duties, not only to clients but also to other legal counsel and the court. Not following these duties can result in numerous legal consequences, including an unsuccessful outcome for a client. If you are a client and think your...
A ruling affirms ConAgra’s public nuisance suits as uninsurable
A state appeals court ruled that ConAgra cannot secure insurance to cover a share of their approximately $102 million settlement over the use of toxic lead paint. The California state law's decision denies defendants using insurance liability for losses that result...
The importance of having an employee contract
As a business owner, you face a number of potential liabilities. Employees are a common cause of legal issues, but there are ways to minimize them. No matter what size business you have, you should have a detailed contract that employees sign. This outlines...
A look at the Florida home insurance crisis
Property owners in California want to have the ability to insure their homes and businesses at affordable rates. This protects their assets in the case of storms and fires and other unpredictable disasters. In Florida, the home insurance industry faces serious...
Protecting your career from malpractice and lawsuits
Your career provides purpose, stability and enjoyment in your life. Having your success taken away because of a malpractice incident can have devastating consequences. Protecting your livelihood will require consistent effort and professional conduct. Knowing some...
Potential strategies to mitigate wildfire destruction and costs
Wildfires have caused tremendous destruction throughout the country, and California has been especially hard hit. As a result, insurance premiums have increased steadily, and some companies are denying coverage for high-risk areas. There have been some strategies...
California’s statute of limitations for legal malpractice
If you are a victim of legal malpractice, you need to immediately take steps to stand up for your rights and seek the justice you deserve. Legal malpractice could lead to a variety of short-term and long-term challenges that disrupt your life, and you should not...