Daily Recorder
Tuesday, November 05, 2024
GUEST COLUMNS

Friday, November 1, 2024

California's latest compliance laws target everything from textiles and paint to carpet recycling and warehouse operations. Here's what companies need to know to stay compliant in 2024 and beyond.
Issuing a Form 1099 to a client can result in the client receiving multiple forms for the same settlement, complicating their tax return and potentially increasing their tax liability.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Two recent border wall-related cases have been decided in favor of American property owners and demonstrate the serious and immediate impact of the government's policy change, which stopped construction on the border wall and eliminated Migrant Protection Protocols.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Despite recent political and legal challenges, many organizations still value DEI initiatives, though some have scaled back or restructured these efforts under broader ESG frameworks.
On Oct. 25, Delta Air Lines filed a lawsuit against CrowdStrike in Atlanta, claiming gross negligence, intentional misrepresentation, breach of contract, and various other legal violations. The lawsuit stems from a global technology outage that led to 7,000 flight cancellations over five days, costing Delta more than $500 million.

Monday, October 28, 2024

Anti-monopoly parties arose in the 1870s in the old Northwest, driven by farmers, laborers, and dissatisfied proprietors fighting against trusts and monopolies. With recent corporate consolidation and monopolization on the rise, their return would be timely.
AB 2016 amends the California Probate Code, changing how successors manage a decedent's real property, specifically affecting properties valued under $750,000.

Thursday, October 24, 2024

The amended California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) introduces significant changes and new provisions, including the Early Evaluation Conference (EEC), which aims to facilitate early resolution of disputes but raises many questions about its implementation.
The visit highlighted the commitment of the magistrates to justice reform, including oral hearings and increased transparency, and paved the way for future educational exchanges between the two legal communities.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Landlords are advised to review SB 1103 carefully and prepare for compliance, as the legislation includes ambiguities that may require further clarification through additional laws or court cases.

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The late 1800s in California's San Joaquin Valley were marked by violent conflicts between the monopolistic Southern Pacific Railroad (SP) and local farmers, leading to infamous train robberies and prison escapes involving figures like Christopher Evans and John Sontag.

Monday, October 21, 2024

Justice Antonin Scalia's historical arguments, which sought to demonstrate that the Second Amendment's wording supported individual gun rights, relied on NRA-sponsored research that was contested by other scholars.
The Supreme Court appears divided, with some justices suggesting General Prohibitions are acceptable if the EPA lacks sufficient data for specific limitations. The court's decision could reshape the regulatory landscape.

Friday, October 18, 2024

The U. S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled in Singh v. Garland that the government cannot arbitrarily rely on affidavits from other asylum seekers with similar claims to negate the credibility of an individual asylum seeker. The ruling highlights the complexities of asylum claims and the need for nuanced and individualized assessments.
Patients may not fully understand how their data will be used by AI, making informed consent challenging. Algorithmic transparency is essential to scrutinize and challenge AI decisions.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

High tax rates may prompt some Californians to consider relocating, particularly before significant income events like lawsuits or sales of stocks and companies.
Resident managers must live on-site and handle issues like leaks and noise. They earn minimum wage and can receive liquidated damages for pay shortfalls. However, under Labor Code section 1182.8, employers can charge them up to two-thirds of the apartment's fair market rent through a voluntary agreement without breaching wage orders.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

California law currently exempts tax-qualified retirement plans and their distributions from creditor claims, provided distributions are deposited into a segregated bank account. However, IRAs are only partially exempt based on a means test.

Monday, October 14, 2024

Many houses in Rancho Palos Verdes are now considered substandard due to various defects, and the city has not adequately communicated the dangers to residents.

Friday, October 11, 2024

A new report reveals that nearly a quarter of attorneys last year were victims of workplace bullying, with women, racial minorities, LGBTQ+, and younger lawyers being the most likely to be bullied.
Boeing is facing severe issues at its El Segundo satellite unit, with allegations of misconduct, safety violations, and retaliation against whistleblowers.

Monday, October 7, 2024

Arthur Gilbert first encountered Bernie Witkin's work during law school, finding it a valuable resource when he struggled to understand judicial opinions and statutes.
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