Using “Conflict Counsel” In Vetting Lateral Transitions With the ever-increasing mobility of lawyers, accurately assessing conflicts of interest in any lateral transition is more important than ever. The consequences of getting it wrong are significant, ranging from potential disqualification and client...
Acknowledging the possible harm that could come from advanced AI, SB 1047 requires technology developers to integrate safeguards as they develop and deploy what the bill calls “covered models.” The California attorney general can enforce these requirements by pursuing civil actions against parties t...
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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Wintemute reported receiving grant funding from The California Wellness Foundation, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Langeloth Foundation, and National Institute of Justice outside the submitted work. No other disclosures were reported. Funding/Support: ...
Obagi then terminated his representation of that client, citing the conflict of interest between the two partners. The two former partners then engaged in litigation, seeking damages and declaratory relief related to the sale of their business. Eventually, a settlement was reached in which the ...
He made these loans despite his knowledge, as Hol's attorney, that Hol was unable to pay off a number of judgment creditors. Hol thereafter fled the jurisdiction and never repaid the loans. Petitioner admitted "I was negligent in lending him the money," and told the Tarrs he would make ...
19. Judgment Enforcement.Ofek Rachel, Ltd. v. Cohen(2024) Case No. B333959 [2d Dist., Div. 2]: Code of Civil Procedure section 1218(a) allows a person who was a litigant in an underlying lawsuit to be liable for contempt and then ordered to pay judgment creditor’s attorney’s fees...
Deputy District Attorney Dayan Mathai said he will seek to have attorney Alan Jackson, who went into private practice after losing the race for district attorney, removed from the case because of a conflict of interest. Jackson refused to comment. ...
And a lot of places you can make costly mistakes! In the majority of cases, this issue is much too complex and emotionally charged for you to attempt to determine on your own. When lawyers get involved, it’s a problem. Because there's no formula, if you go the attorney route, your...
California lawmakers already opened a special session to consider giving a fresh $25 million to Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office to defend against or take on potential legal challenges from the Trump administration. Fights are likely between California and Washington, D.C., over climate policy...