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Post-DOMA for Employers
With the dust just settling on Wednesday’s ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, and Proposition 8 federal court opinions, now is the time for employers to consider the potential impact on their
Prop 8 and DOMA: Where Do We Stand Now?
Divorce Attorney by Vanessa Soto Nellis 818.907.3274 In two 5-4 decisions this morning, the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a Proposition 8 appeal that denied same-sex couples the right to marry in California, as well as
Divorce Finance: What is a Retainer Fee?
Visitation & Custody Lawyer by Vanessa Soto Nellis 818.907.3274 What is a retainer fee and how does it work? Essentially, a retainer fee is, and works like, a down payment for legal services and expenses.
Designated Beneficiary Assets: Consider Your Income, Capital Gains & Estate Taxes
Trusts & Estate Planning Attorney by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 In the third segment of our series regarding Gift Tax & Estate Planning, we’ll examine assets that require designated beneficiaries, specifically: IRA accounts, retirement accounts, life
Using Life Insurance and Irrevocable Trusts in Estate Planning
Trusts & Estate Planning Attorney by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 Continuing with Part 2 of our Gift Tax and Estate Planning blog series (we discussed Living Trusts in Part 1 of the series), we now
Oprah Winfrey’s Fair Use Defense Rejected
IP Litigation Attorney by Nicholas Kanter 818-907-3289 On Friday, the Second Circuit ruled that the owner of a motivation services business (Simone Kelly-Brown) can continue with her trademark infringement lawsuit against media mogul Oprah Winfrey. Kelly-Brown
A Living Trust – One of Many Tools for Protecting Your Estate
Trusts & Estate Planning Attorney by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 A living trust is not the only vehicle that individuals need to consider when completing an estate plan. There are several other types of trusts
A Comment on Trademarking Celebratory Gestures
San Fernando Valley Business Litigation Lawyer by Nicholas Kanter 818.907.3289 On America’s Got Talent, Sharon Osbourne’s signature gesture to the audience was a heart symbol shaped by her hands. Now, a counterpart from the UK is
Keith and Robyn Zimmet Honored for Dedicated Community Service
Keith Todd Zimmet, Managing Shareholder by Lewitt Hackman 818.990.2120 Recognizing 15 years of continued volunteer service, Viewpoint School in Calabasas, California gave special recognition to our Firm’s Managing Shareholder, Keith T. Zimmet, and his wife Robyn, on
California LLCs Singing a New Song – The Laws They Are a-Changin’
by Robert A. Hull One of the most sweeping changes to the California law governing limited liability companies is set to go into effect January 1, 2014, when California’s Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act