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by Stephan Mihalovits One latest political football seems to be the role government plays in either stimulating or stymying free enterprise. We usually associate government with burdensome regulation that handcuffs business. But contrary to our
Inheritance Interference – A New Cause of Action
by Stephan Mihalovits Hark! Manna for litigants! Passed down from the California Court of Appeal this month, Beckwith v. Dahl recognizes a new civil claim: Intentional Interference with an Expected Inheritance (“IIEI”). Recognized in half
Courtroom Closures Bring State Budget Crisis to Local Communities
by Stephan Mihalovits The upcoming wave of courtroom closures across southern California is serious – 24 civil courtrooms, 24 criminal courtrooms, an innovative juvenile court, and others will go dark. Many experienced court employees will
Internet Gambling: A California Plan B?
by Stephan Mihalovits Maybe it’s just me, but I would rather not see California open up a Pandora’s Box of internet gambling without a full and frank discussion beforehand. As legislators in the Senate quietly
For Whom the Claim Tolls – 5 Reasons to Consider a Tolling Agreement Before Filing a Lawsuit
Whenever a business or individual has been wronged by another and has suffered harm as a result, civil litigation may serve as one of several options. But filing a lawsuit should be the result of
Casey Anthony Trial – Lessons in Courtroom Civility & Ethics
by Stephan Mihalovits The Casey Anthony trial has drawn public interest on an international scale. A horrible tragedy resulted in a young life lost. The defendant mother is widely perceived as guilty. But despite global