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Start Protecting The Public Before Raising State Bar Fees Mar 20

This morning, I read an article published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on March 16, 2018 titled Appellate justice recommends increase in State Bar fee . The article stated in part as follows: The appellate court justice tasked with monitoring the State Bar's finances ...

You Want This Lawsuit Served When? Feb 14
Imagine particular dates and holidays that bring you joy and that you associate with romance and pleasant memories. Now, imagine how you would feel if ...
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Why Do People Encourage Conflict Escalation? Feb 08
On July 10, 2016, I fainted after injuring my back while working out at the gym. On January 11, 2017, I underwent back surgery, which was a complete ...
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Working with Challenging Family Situations: A Mediator's Perspective Jan 25
If, as a result of age or otherwise, you were asked to do any of the following, what feelings and emotions might you experience? Stop driving; Stop ...
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Can't We Learn from Other People's Mistakes? Nov 02
Using a retired judge or anyone else to "evaluate legal positions" is NOT mediation, regardless of what people may call it. Anyone can very easily ...
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Increased Court Funding Does Not Result in Increased Access to Legal Services Nov 02
" New State Bar president pushes for legal services, court funding " I am an advocate for increased access to legal services and I believe that ...
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The Cost of Court Inefficiencies Oct 26
I felt compelled to document on my blog the Facebook status update I posted while in court this morning for people to more easily find. The posting ...
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The Only Way to Properly Address the Police Abuse is through Collaboration Oct 26
Last night, I was interviewed by Jan Stevens on KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO - CBS Los Angeles . The topic was what must be done in order to properly address ...
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Confusion of Terminology Is to Blame for the Mediation Confidentiality Debate in California Oct 24
On January 13, 2011, in Michael Cassel v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County , the California Supreme Court held that mediation confidentiality ...
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Litigation Is One of Life's Most Stressful Experiences Sep 13
On September 13, 2015, I received an email that said in pertinent part the following: "The big stress items in life are often listed as marriage, ...
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