By Brian S. Kabateck As firefighters gain the upper hand on the massive Sand fire in the Santa Clarita Valley, thousands of weary homeowners recently evacuated, are now returning home. The wildfire charred more than 38-thousand acres and destroyed at least 18 homes. Unfortunately, this is one of several California
By Brian S. Kabateck Consumers may not realize that so-called “healthy” supplements that pack drugstore shelves actually contain dangerous and non-FDA approved substances. More than 90-thousand different types of vitamins, minerals and herbal drugs are sold across the U.S. which researchers say not only have minimal health benefits but are
By Brian S. Kabateck The Takata air bag recall is now considered the largest and most expensive auto safety recall in our country’s history, affecting one out of every eight vehicles on the road. Yet many consumers are unaware they are driving cars with defective Takata air bags, which can
It’s hour 4 in mediation. When your client is offered a mid-six figure offer, you quickly advise to accept. Yet, your client looks disappointed and says he will not take anything below seven figures. You now end up spending the rest of your day trying to convince your client that
Crowdfunding is the current go-to for anyone who needs to raise money. From honeymoons to the world’s best potato salad, it seems like people will chip in toward anything that seems like a good idea. So it’s no surprise that crowdfunding has reached the legal market. If you’re cash-strapped but
In the age of social media, which has transformed marketing and advertising practices in the legal world, it could be. Today’s attorneys find themselves in uncharted territory, trying to navigate Twitter, Facebook, even LinkedIn, without throwing established rules of ethics and professional responsibility overboard. Attorney ethics in California are governed
Most Californians only come into contact with the legal system a few times in their lives; traffic tickets, family law and small claims court. For most, it’s an experience they don’t want to repeat: taking time off work, maybe losing a day’s wages, paying for childcare, getting to the courthouse
By Brian S. Kabateck & Benjamin Hakimfar 1.7 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury or “TBI” every year in the United States. A TBI occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain, usually the result of when the head suddenly and violently hits an object, or when