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Getting that dream job can be one of the most satisfying moments in a person’s life. It may be the culmination of years of study or training and could steer you toward the life you imagined for yourself. Competition for a job like that is likely to be stiff even in the worst economic times. [&#8230;]The post <a
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“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” – Walt Disney Meet the Robinsons is one of my favorite movies. It exalts learning and curiosity to epic status, yet demonstrates people’s frailties and foibles. Goofy, ordinary characters achieve breakthroughs by following [&#8230;]The post <a
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Thousands of Texans’ lives are hamstrung by an overwhelming situation: they have numerous traffic tickets, and they see no way to fix it. They don’t even know where to start. &#160;Many of them have invalid driver licenses, so they risk going to jail every time they decide to drive.&#160; Tickets in this situation frequently are [&#8230;]The post <a
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Three Steps to Getting Back Your Driver License

Your driver license is precious to you, and you probably don’t think much about it.&#160; However, when you are faced with the real possibility of losing your license, it can be unnerving. This is especially true of those with so-called &#8220;unpaid traffic tickets&#8221; who receive a letter from the Texas Department of Public Safety entitled [&#8230;]The post <a
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BEWARE the Notice of Denial for Renewal!

Don&#8217;t Fall For 3 Common Myths Most people who get a traffic ticket simply pay whatever they are told to pay. &#160;I think that’s short-sighted and inflicts unnecessary self-harm. Of course, each person is entitled to make a personal decision on the matter based on their values and circumstances. However, I believe many of those [&#8230;]The post <a
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How to Get Your Speeding Ticket Dismissed

That sweet time finally has come after a dreary winter: Spring Break.&#160; Countless thousands of partying college students will flood beaches from South Padre Island to Port Aransas to Galveston.&#160; Try your best to stay safe while you have a good time. While you’re at it, try not to regret it the rest of your [&#8230;]The post <a
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Spring Break: 11 things you should know, legally

Miss the first one? Go here &#62;&#62;&#62; Institutional racism in the United States is real. Patriotic pride doesn’t negate it. A “colorblind” self-identity doesn’t negate it.&#160; Having black friends doesn’t negate it. It is older than anyone alive, so none of us is to blame for starting it. Colorblindness defies reality, and we need to [&#8230;]The post <a
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Institutional Racism, Part 2

Institutional racism by non-racists no longer requires having open, expressed hatred toward anyone because of the color of their skin. Race* makes a great difference in how people are treated in the United States of America, nonetheless. It has for over 400 years, and it continues now. &#160;I believe most Americans consider overt racial discrimination [&#8230;]The post <a
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Institutional Racism by Non-Racists? Part 1

Recently, I’ve been consuming books* about race in the United States. The first of these, The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration In The Age Of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander, took me down an enlightening path. Although I was familiar with the legal cases, events, and history discussed, the book crystallized how they were connected.&#160; The [&#8230;]The post <a
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Legalized Racial Discrimination and More

You are charged with murder. &#160;You are innocent of the crime, yet you face life imprisonment.&#160; You don’t have the $50,000 cash it costs to get out of jail before your trial.&#160; &#160;You have no choice, so you just stay in jail. It will be a year before your trial starts.&#160; Meanwhile, you lose your [&#8230;]The post <a
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I often encounter people with seemingly overwhelming problems. Their issues are usually more manageable than they think. Helping them get out from under those mountainous burdens is satisfying. 
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Following advice from DPS can help you lose your driver license. I regularly hear from people who are stunned to learn following DPS directions can make a bad situation immensely worse.  https://southtexlawyer.com/2022/07/29/beware-the-notice-of-denial-for-renewal/

Getting a speeding ticket dismissed can mean a lot to people. Most can get it.

Institutionalized racism didn't happen overnight, and it won't go away overnight. We can do more, and law is a great place to start. 
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Institutionalized racism doesn't happen in a vacuum. Context, even as things improve, belies the notion we are beyond institutional racism.  Our institutions are ongoing legacies of our past.

This is the first blog in a two-part series about the problem, which affects criminal law and much, much more.
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Partner Jon Williams obtained an important decision from the California Supreme Court (https://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/S259215.PDF).  The CA Supremes held that statutory protections (notice of cancellation, naming a secondary notice recipient etc.) apply retro actively to all policies in effect at the time the law was passed, rather than to policies issued after the law was passed.  This case provides additional protections to life insurance policy holders.

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Had your tires chalked?  “[C]halking is a search for Fourth Amendment purposes....  Because tire chalking is a search that defendants conducted without an authorizing warrant, it is presumptively unreasonable. ”  Taylor v. City of Saginaw, Mich. et al.  https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca6/20-1588/20-1588-2021-08-25.html

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If you were injured in an Uber accident, you may be wondering what to do next.&#160; Here are some practical steps to follow to preserve your legal rights: Take photos of the accident and all vehicles involved. Call the police and obtain a police report. Record the ID and contact information of all persons involved [&#8230;]
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Even a momentary lapse in judgment can result in drowning or other serious injury when at or near a swimming pool.&#160; As such, California imposes a variety of rules known as the Swimming Pool Safety Act on the owners of swimming pools.&#160; The Swimming Pool Safety Act sets out the rules that pool owners must [&#8230;]
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Swimming Pool Safety in California

California motorcycle law can be a little confusing. We answer nine of the most common questions we get. Take the quiz and see how well you do! Do I have to wear a helmet to ride a motorcycle in California? California law is clear: all drivers and passengers of motorcycles must wear a helmet which [&#8230;]
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9 Common Questions About California Motorcycle Law

At the end of trial, the judge will give jurors lengthy instructions on how to issue a verdict and calculate damages for your injuries.&#160; One of the components of the jury award will be compensation for pain and suffering.&#160; The amount of money the jury awards you for pain and suffering may vary wildly even [&#8230;]
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Jury Awards – How Do Juries Calculate Pain and Suffering?

A pedestrian hit by a car usually suffers from catastrophic injuries such as broken bones and damage to the brain and spine.&#160; With many drivers distracted by cell phones and in-car technology, simply crossing the street can be very dangerous.&#160; California law protects pedestrians both inside and outside of crosswalks. Pedestrian Safety Laws Crosswalks and [&#8230;]
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The dangers and risks of distracted driving go beyond the law The National Safety Council estimates that close to 3,000 people die each year on U.S. roads as a result of distracted driving. Talking or texting on the phone is recognized by the California Office of Traffic Safety as one of the most common causes [&#8230;]
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If you were injured in an auto accident and dispute the liability, you probably have a lot of questions about what to do next.  Here are a few practical steps you can take to protect your legal rights: Take photos of the accident and all vehicles involved; Call the police and obtain a police report; [&#8230;]
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A hit and run occurs when a driver gets in an accident and leaves the scene without stopping to share legal identification and exchange insurance information. Identifying a hit-and-run driver typically requires a thorough investigation of the accident and may require obtaining witness statements, obtaining video footage from nearby security cameras, and doing investigative work [&#8230;]
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Anything you post on social media can have a negative impact on your settlement or verdict if you have an ongoing personal injury claim.&#160; As such, we suggest adhering to the following social media rules until your case has been resolved: Do not discuss the case online Do not provide updates on your treatment, status [&#8230;]
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When electric scooters first appeared in San Diego in 2018, they brought problems such as cluttered sidewalks and reckless drivers.  New San Diego electric scooter laws, which went into effect on August 1, 2022, crack down on these problems and others.

Labor Day Weekend is a long weekend meant to pay tribute to working men and women.  However, it is also one of the worst weekends of the year for DUI offenses in San Diego.  This year, California Highway Patrol reported nearly 1,000 DUI arrests each for 4th of July weekend and Memorial Day weekend, with dozens of fatal crashes.  Holiday weekends offer a combination of parties, family gatherings, higher rates of travel, days off work and increased stress which cause a spike in drunk driving accidents.

Laser tattoo removal is expensive and painful.  When you agree to have a tattoo removed, you do so under the impression that the tattoo will be removed by a professional with sufficient training and skill and that they will carry out the process safely.  Unfortunately, this is not always the case.

A pedestrian accident frequently leads to catastrophic injuries.  Smartphones, Apple Carplay, Android Auto, and other smart technologies endanger pedestrians because they distract drivers. Distracted drivers are less focused and pose a greater risk of hitting a pedestrian.

It's no secret that high school and college age kids have parties, and that alcohol is often served at these parties.  As such, parents may wonder what happens if their son or daughter throws a party at their house and alcohol is present.  Could the parents be exposed to liability?

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While the Second Amendment gives people the right to bear arms, California's regulations must be adhered to if you want to stay within the bounds of the law. Those facing gun charges, which are serious offenses, will want to contact an attorney as soon as possible.

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Jeff Carpoff, 50, ran a Ponzi scheme with his wife that sold nonexistent solar generators to investors, prosecutors said. Photo courtesy of NY Times.

The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) passed by the Senate and House now requires annual reporting of an entity’s beneficial owners to the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) database beginning in 2022.

When does a stock tip become insider trading? Typically, it’s when the tipper has inside information that is not yet publicly available. Every quarter, publicly listed corporations must report how the company performed in the quarter before. That is considered privileged and highly confidential information. If someone performs an equity trade after a public disclosure, that is considered a fair trade. But if the seller acted on the information before it became public – such as amassing a large position before a material announcement – that could result in a charge of insider trading.

San Francisco defense attorney Adam Gasner’s client, identified in court papers as ‘Individual X,’ last week handed over a trove of Bitcoin hacked from the long-shuttered online black market Silk Road and walked away a free person.

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Judge William Alsup said the defense did an admirable job, but that Nikulin’s case was hurt, not helped, by going to trial.
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