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Court Judgments Give Creditors More Options

If a default judgment is granted against you because you did not respond or lost the case in court, your first question may be whether the plaintiff can garnish your wages. In most cases, the answer is yes.

4 Workers’ Compensation Trends To Watch For in 2019

Here are 4 workers comp trends to look out for in 2019.

Prostitution and Solicitation Sex Crimes On the Rise

Being a Los Angeles Criminal Defense lawyer, I am often asked to represent people who are charged with sex crimes, including prostitution and solicitation-related sex crimes charged under Penal Code Section 647(b).

Convicts Opt for Death Row Rather than Serve Time in Regular Maximum Security Prison

This is a fascinating article from the Atlantic Monthly which explores and explains why certain convicts ask to be sent to “Death Row,” rather than serve their sentence in a maximum security prison.

Cell Phones in Prisons: Shocking but TRUE!

You may or may not be surprised to know that many inmates serving time in our prisons (and jails) have cell phones. You may also be surprised to know that often, they get them from the guards. Shocking, yes, but true.

Connecting with Clients

None of us get along with everyone or each other perfectly all of the time. It simply is not possible, and if we did I’d be out of a job. Relationships are often strained during stressful times.

“Who Started It?!” or Self-Defense in Domestic Violence Cases

Ray Rice and Jay Z have a lot in common, actually. Both were attacked by women. However, how they chose to deal with it has everything to do with why Ray Rice was initially suspended from the NFL and Jay Z emerged from his situation smelling like a rose.

DOJ Files Civil Denaturalization Charges Against Three Individuals

On September 19, 2017, the Department of Justice (DOJ) published a press release titled “United States Files Denaturalization Complaints in Florida, Connecticut and New Jersey Against Three Individuals Who Fraudulently Naturalized After Having Been Ordered Deported Under Different Identities.”

What To Do In Auto Accidents

Once you’ve got yourself taken care of, you’ll want to think about hiring an attorney. Insurance companies can be difficult to deal with when seeking compensation for an accident.

What You Need To Know About Personal Injury Cases

If you have been injured and feel you may have a right to compensation for your time and suffering, there are a few things you should know.

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