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California Supreme Court Rules Bail System Unconstitutional

2021-09-22T15:55:24-07:00April 30, 2021|

In a landmark case with amicus curia briefs filed by dozens of stakeholders throughout the Country, the California Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the current bail system unconstitutionally discriminates against individuals charged with crimes who are unable to afford bail.             In re Kenneth Humphrey ...

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Will Challenged By Disinherited Grandchild

2021-09-22T15:52:23-07:00April 16, 2021|

 Kelley R. Carroll, a certified specialist, handles estate planning and will contests in our office with the help of our firm’s litigation department. I do not handle any, be forewarned. CLOSE FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS SO FAR             Catherine “Kay” Pearson died in December 2016 at the ...

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Can I Stop Paying Rent or be Excused from My Contract? Understanding and Enforcing Force Majeure Provisions in a Global Pandemic

2021-09-22T17:43:45-07:00January 5, 2021|

Our previous blog post discussed SBA disaster loans and companies needing to consider a capital infusion to stay afloat during the Covid-19 pandemic. But what about cancelling contracts or being excused from performing contractual obligations? This question is answered by determining whether nonperformance was ...

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Keep your Dog “Under Control” or Face Liability

2021-09-22T17:46:36-07:00August 7, 2020|

            Our Tahoe-Truckee Community is a dog’s heaven. We are dog friendly. However, ownership of a dog comes with responsibilities.             In the old days, if your dog bit someone there was the so-called “one free bite” rule, which has long since been abolished. DOG ...

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