When Californians hear the term "malpractice," they will automatically think of a medical mistake that leads to illness or injury to themselves or death of a loved one. However, malpractice is not limited to medical professionals. If other professionals who agree to...
A California judge has agreed to delay the trial that will decide Johnny Depp's $50 million malpractice lawsuit against his former attorneys until Dec. 2. The trial date had already been postponed several times when attorneys representing the actor and his former law...
You have poured your time, efforts and money into your business, and its success rests squarely on your shoulders. While you may have control of the day-to-day operations, you cannot control every factor that can affect your business. For that reason, it is wise to...
Lawsuits filed in California on May 6 allege that two of the nation's largest tax preparation companies defrauded low-income filers by using deceptive and misleading practices. The companies supposedly made it difficult for taxpayers to access the Internal Revenue...
Dark clouds hover over the booming cyberinsurance industry. Cyber policies currently value an estimated $5.2 billion and should reach $7.5 billion by the end of the decade. However, a recent lawsuit shows that these policies might not protect insurance holders as well...
From San Rafael’s flash floods in late February to an “atmospheric river” flooding the North Bay, Northern California has seen our share of rough waters in the last few months. And according to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, more than a quarter...
Insurance policies are notoriously dull to talk about but crucial to the operation, and even the survival, of a business. Every business needs to effectively communicate with insurance companies to protect their employees and their company. A recent decision by the...
Prosecutors in California say that a former licensed insurance agent stole more than $100,000 from small business owners and general contractors by selling them bogus workers' compensation policies. The 31-year-old man faces a raft of felony counts, including...
A former California lawyer was sentenced on Jan. 11 to four years in prison after being convicted of insurance fraud and felony elder fiscal abuse. The 83-year-old man's conviction came over three years after allegations were first raised regarding his failure to pay...
Insurance companies in California typically have several advantages over policyholders because of their significant resources and negotiating strength. This is why many states have laws requiring insurance providers to act in good faith when dealing with their...