We’ve all known that playing sports can come with its own set of risks. We’ve seen it on television and we’ve seen it while watching our children play various sports throughout their childhood. And now, the media has the ability to show instant replays over and over again, as we watch a great athlete tear […]
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Radiation Lawsuit Dismissed in Bridgeton, MO
Remember when the movie “Erin Brockovich” was released? The country was shocked, and couldn’t believe that issues of negligence and improper reporting of harmful pollutants, like those addressed in the movie, existed in a world where technology is superior. People just always assumed that if they paid their bills, the utility companies were doing their […]
Claim of Lien: The Association’s Upper Hand, Part 1
By: Eric L. Hostetler, Esq. Whether you are president of your condominium association or homeowner’s association, you are aware of those few owners that are not paying their monthly or yearly assessments. This could be due to any number of reasons, but the effect is not singular. More likely than not, the board will meet […]
Beware of the Zombie Property Apocalypse
By: Charles P. Castellon In recent years, zombie movies and television shows have been a big hit. I think there’s a certain release that comes from watching gory violence committed by and against the undead. I’m still unsure of the rules for how to vanquish a zombie, but there’s another zombie problem in the real […]
Steve Collins vs. Monterey County Water Agency Saga Continues
Former Monterey County Water Agency board director Steve Collins recently plead “no contest” to charges of “double-dipping” as a paid consultant by an outside agency while working for the Monterey County Water Agency. The project, a Regional Desalination Plant, was a failed project from the start. There was little funding compared to what was needed […]
The Biggest ever Lawsuit has Just Been Filed
The legality of things and legal proceedings is often a big source of stress no matter what side of the legal argument you are on. Legal proceedings are nothing to be taken lightly and can affect a person, persons, or companies for the rest of their existence. People are always making jokes about lawyers, but […]
Finally a Victory for Shannon Santimore and her Legal Team after a 2 Year Battle
Sometimes you really have to stand up and cheer for our wonderful legal system. It may take some time to come to a decision when you choose to pursue legal recourse on something, but it is a great thing that we always have the right to do it. It is something a lot of people […]
Costa Concordia Survivors File Suit in Florida
It has been in the news a lot lately that the sunken cruise ship, Costa Concordia, is being refloated and will head on its final voyage to a scrapyard soon. It was a tragedy that stemmed from a bizarre series of incidents and miscalculations which tragically cost people their lives. But it is a tragedy […]
Florida Foreclosure Dismissal may not be the End of the Fight
As a Florida resident you are entitled to many rights and protections under its laws, a foreclosure proceeding that is deemed unlawful is a part of those protections and rights. Often your lawyer will seek to have your case dismissed by some means so that the foreclosure proceeding is halted. Unfortunately for the mortgage borrower […]
Mediation will try to Solve a Five Year Old Lawsuit Against Office Depot in California
Office Depot is once again the subject of a lawsuit claiming the company overcharged some government agencies as another lawsuit has been filed against them in California. It is a case that is not only looking like it will cost Office Depot some money, but has severely tarnished their hard earned reputation that made them […]
