What is California Legal Malpractice? So what drives California legal malpractice? One of the most popularized aspects of the attorney-client relationship is that certain communications are privileged and confidential. That is to say, if you tell your attorney...
Month: October 2012
California Supreme Court Depublishes Legal Malpractice Opinion
On Wednesday, September 12, 2012 the California Supreme court depublished it’s opinion issued in Shifren v. Spiro. In this case, the dispute was over an amendment to family trust documents first drafted in 1988. Originally, the trust provided that all property would...
California Sexual Harassment Laws
Sexual harassment in the workplace is nothing new; however, recent changes in state and federal laws hold employers much more accountable than they have been in the past. Sexual harassment occurs under a number of circumstances. It can happen to both men and women, in...
California Elder Care Law
In addition to the federal Nursing Home Reform Act, which applies to any certified nursing facility that receives Medicare, California has enacted a number of state laws to protect its elderly population. California elder car laws have two primary laws which are the...
California Legal Malpractice
What is Legal Malpractice? Legal malpractice is a type of civil law suit used to enforce the standards of professional conduct. When you initiate a lawsuit for California legal malpractice, you’re not only asking the court to compensate you for your damages; you’re...