Legal
Gaviota Fuel Break Faces Legal Challenge
A planned wildfire fuel break along a Gaviota ridgeline faces scrutiny in federal court as conservation groups aim to protect plants and animals that live in the path of the extensive chaparral-clearing effort.… Click Here to Read More
Donald Trump Scores Legal Win in China Trademark Dispute
Just days after Donald Trump secured the White House, the real-estate mogul scored a legal victory in a decadelong trademark dispute over the right to use his name in China for certain services.… Click Here to Read More
Proposal to outsource legal services draws criticism from Beaumont …
Beaumont city councilman Mike Getz argues that outsourcing legal services for the City of Beaumont would save taxpayers thousands of dollars per year.… Click Here to Read More
Making Corporate Law Great Again: Intelligize Sold, alt.legal Entrepreneurs Cheer
We started the alt.legal column by asking all you young lawyers to stop what you are doing and take a walk on the alternative side of the legal business. We promised you, dear readers, that entrepreneurs and innovators are changing the legal …… Click Here to Read More
Woman in legal battle with cemetery after being told someone…
A woman said managers of an Orlando cemetery where her two sons are buried have made her grieving process even harder. Trips to Washington Park Cemetery are already tough for Amy Scott.… Click Here to Read More
Marylanders support longer summers and legal marijuana
The vast majority of Marylanders back Gov. Larry Hogan's recent order requiring public schools to extend summer recess through Labor Day, but far fewer share his support for fracking, according to a Washington Post-University of Maryland poll.… Click Here to Read More
N.J. bills would treat legal marijuana like tobacco, alcohol
In New Jersey, legal marijuana could be treated a lot like tobacco or alcohol, depending on the which bill, if any, passes both houses of the Legislature and overcomes a likely veto by Gov.… Click Here to Read More
Jerry Brown Makes it Legal to Break into Cars to Rescue Pets
On Saturday, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 797, the Right to Rescue Act, allowing Californians to break into vehicles in order to rescue animals trapped inside of hot cars.… Click Here to Read More
Republicans For Clinton Launch Vote Trading Website … Is that Even Legal?
And guess what, shockingly this seems to be perfectly legal. But, we'll be clear, that's not guaranteed. A similar thing was tried in 2000 after voting exchanges were set up to change votes between Ralph Nader and Al Gore.… Click Here to Read More
Ethical, Legal Consequences of Leaving Your Firm
If you're an advisor who is considering switching firms, it's vital to understand the legal and ethical consequences of doing so before you hand in your letter of resignation.… Click Here to Read More