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Burbank Court, A Lawyer Explains What Happens at an Arraignment

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Matthew J. Ruff

In Burbank, the police are allowed by law to detain a suspect for up to 72 hours after the arrest. When the person is arrested on the weekend, he or she can be held for an additional day. Here is a hypothetical: a person is taken in on a Thursday before a holiday weekend, the person can spend up to four or five days before they will appear before a Burbank Court Judge. ... Read More

Posted at 21:21 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

Burbank Criminal Defense Attorney and Burbank Crimes

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Dmitry Gorin

The Burbank Criminal Defense Attorneys at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP represent people facing all sorts of challenges and crimes that would make the general public upset. However, whenever someone is charged with a crime, they are "innocent until proven guilty." While the general public and the media like to convict someone without the facts or a fair trial, our Burbank Criminal Defense Attorneys understand how difficult it can be for someone trying to prove their innocenc... Read More

Posted at 20:27 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

Glendale Criminal Defense Attorneys and White Collar Crime

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Dmitry Gorin

Few people may understand this, but even lawyers need a good Glendale Criminal Defense Attorney from time to time.... Read More

Posted at 19:47 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

Actor's Film Performance: Pre, Post and Concurrent Issues with Performance

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Doron F. Eghbali

Actor's film performance does not start from principal photography and does not end with shooting the scenes. Such performance actually starts from actor's reading the script and deciding to accept the role to control or approval over the script to the actor's make-up and physical appearance in the film. In addition, such performance encompasses the final editing and the way the final product is altered or diminished, thereby altering or diminishing the actor's performance.... Read More

Posted at 19:42 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Entertainment Law

A Certificate of Independent Review By Itself Is Not Enough (California)

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Dennis A. W. Fordham

The law is deeply conflicted when it comes to whether to respect gifts made by vulnerable “dependent adults”. These are adults who are either unable to take care of himself or are susceptible to undue influence (especially anyone over age 65 years old). The law presumes that gifts by dependent adults either to “disqualified persons” or to their unrelated care custodian (who receives payment for services) are the result of fraud, undue influence or duress, and... Read More

Posted at 18:03 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Trusts and Estates

Damage Caps Violate Your Constitutional Right To A Trial By Jury

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Dixon R. Gahnz

The state and federal constitutions guarantee citizens of Wisconsin the right to a civil trial by jury. Yet, the so-called tort reformers want to limit your rights under the constitution. These attacks come in many forms such as making it more difficult to file a lawsuit, adding protections for corporate defendants, and damage caps. Damage caps directly limit your right to a trial by jury, and worse than that these caps artificially limit the compensation you can recover.... Read More

Posted at 17:02 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Personal Injury

Distracted Driving

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Gregory S. Baumgartner

You see it almost everyday on the national news where an
18-wheeler accident has claimed one or more lives from an incident, and even
though there are volumes of regulations, and laws that dictate how a
tractor-trailer is to be used and maintained these senseless accidents, and
wrongful deaths continue.

Posted at 16:34 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Trucking Accidents

Van Nuys Criminal Defense Lawyers and Sex Crimes

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Dmitry Gorin

One of the worst nightmares for parents, and a major challenges for a Van Nuys Criminal Defense Lawyer is a sex crime involving minors. When someone in authority is accused of sexually assaulting or molesting someone under the age of 18, it makes a case that much more complicated.... Read More

Posted at 15:58 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

Launch of E-Verify Self Check Tool

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Jessica L. Thackway

E-Verify is an online tool
that allows workers to check their own employment eligibility status before
formally seeking employment. Beginning March 21, 2011 the E-Verify Self Check
service will be available to users who maintain an address and are physically
located in Arizona, Idaho, Colorado, Mississippi, Virginia or the District of
Columbia. In the coming months, USCIS
will continue to expand the E-Verify Self Check... Read More

Posted at 15:46 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Immigration

H-1B Filing Reminder!!!

Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Jessica L. Thackway

Tomorrow April 1, 2011 marks the first day USCIS will begin accepting
H-1B petitions for Year 2012. Remember
these visas are numerically capped and if you are interested in filing
paperwork on behalf of a potential employee it is best to file early!... Read More

Posted at 15:15 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Immigration

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