OC Courts
- Orange County Local Rule 700.6 is effective January 1, 2012.
All papers submitted for filing within a family law case that are not on a Judicial Council form or court-approved local form must use the Document Cover Sheet (Family Law), Form L-0771, as the first page. The form may be found on the court's website at http://www.occourts.org/forms/formsfamily.html
- Amnesty Program
Effective January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012. The purpose of the one-time Infraction Amnesty Program is to provide relief to individuals who have found themselves in violation of a court-ordered obligation because they have been unable to pay the infraction bail or fine amount due.
- The Superior Court in Orange County Announces The Addition of a Second Electronic Filing Service Provider - American LegalNet
The Superior Court of California, County of Orange, now offers an additional Electronic Filing Electronic Service Provider (EFSP), American LegalNet.
- Improve Orange County - Apply Now to Serve on the Grand Jury
The Superior Court of Orange County encourages qualified citizens to apply to serve on the 2012/2013 Grand Jury. Service is a full-time commitment for one year, from July 2, 2012, to June 30, 2013.
- Orange County Superior Court Programs Wins Top Awards
The Judicial Council of California has selected the Superior Court of Orange County's Electronic Legal File (ELF) and the Orange County Combat Veterans Court to receive the 2010–2011 Ralph N. Kleps Award for Improvement in Administration of the Courts.
ABA Journal
- Calls mount for binding SCOTUS ethics code after anti-abortion crusader alleges Hobby Lobby leak
A former anti-abortion crusader’s allegations about a leak of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in a case involving retail company Hobby Lobby have led to…
- 2022 Gifts for Lawyers Guide: 13 ideas to kick off shopping this Black Friday and Cyber Monday (photo gallery)
It’s always a smart idea to begin the holiday shopping earlier than later. If you are searching for a great gift for the legal professional…
- Lewis Roca mourns death of ‘passionate lawyer and advocate’ after she is found slain with family
Marla J. Hudgens, a partner at Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie, was found dead in her Phoenix home Wednesday, along with her husband and their…
- For mobile data collections, product business manager is ‘looking forward to the needle moving forward’
Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Monica Harris, a product business manager for Cellebrite, a digital intelligence software company that provides tools to collect, review, analyze…
- Supreme Court declines to block 4 executions in 2 days; 1 inmate spared, for now, because of vein issues
The U.S. Supreme Court this week declined to block four executions over the course of two days, rejecting petitions claiming incompetence for execution, difficulty inserting…
Stanford Legal Aggregate Blog
- The Fresh Assault on Insurance Coverage Mandates
(Originally published by The New England Journal of Medicine on November 30, 2022) Federal courts in Texas are fast becoming known as the graveyards of U.S. health policies.1 Decisions concerning a range of
- Stanford Law School’s Mark Lemley Argues the Supreme Court is Making an Unprecedented Power Grab
The United States Supreme Court is engaged in behavior never before seen in American history argues Mark Lemley, the William H. Neukom Professor of Law, in a new Harvard Law
- Militant Democracy Stages a Comeback in Brazil
(Originally published by Lawfare on November 28, 2022) We haven’t seen a Latin American judiciary move aggressively against an authoritarian attempt on democracy since Colombia did so in 2010. But in the
- LSE Labour Law in Retrospect: an interview with Professor William B. Gould
(Originally published by LSE Ratio in 2022) In the 1960s, LSE was a central node in the developing field of comparative labour law. It was at that time that the preeminent
- From carbon counting to carbon accounting: The case for Emissions Liability Management
(Originally published by Impact Alpha on November 17, 2022) “There does not yet exist the capacity,” Microsoft’s president, Brad Smith warned at last month’s Breakthrough Energy Summit in Seattle, for almost any of the
Law Firm Newswire
- Construction Worker Killed After Being Trapped Inside of an Excavator That Fell Into a Waterway
Pennsauken, NJ (Law Firm Newswire) December 01, 2022 – A construction worker died as part of a crew at a Linden, New Jersey, site. He was operating an excavator when it fell into the Arthur Kill waterway. For an hour, he was trapped inside the equipment while in the waterway. Emergency responders were able to remove the equipment. Worker's compensation is the exclusive remedy in New Jersey for work-related accidents that result in injury, illness, or death. The surviving family members of the deceased employee may seek death benefits by filing a worker's compensation claim. The personal representative for the The post Construction Worker Killed After Being Trapped Inside of an Excavator That Fell Into a Waterway first appeared on Law Firm Newswire.
- Dr. Zvi Levran, Former Team Doctor for Novi High School’s Hockey Team Charged with Sexual Misconduct
Southfield, MI (Law Firm Newswire) November 29, 2022 - Sommers Schwartz has recently learned that Dr. Zvi Levran, who is being prosecuted for sexual misconduct in Oakland County, Michigan, was the team doctor for the Novi High School Hockey Team as well as other teams in Michigan and Minnesota. The Novi Wildcats are the hockey team for Novi High School, located in Novi, Michigan. The school is part of the Novi Community School District. Dr. Zvi Levran provided medical care to youth hockey players in Michigan between 2000 and 2011. He then moved to Fergus Falls, Minnesota, where he practiced The post Dr. Zvi Levran, Former Team Doctor for Novi High School’s Hockey Team Charged with Sexual Misconduct first appeared on Law Firm Newswire.
- Supreme Court Considers Case on Retroactive Veterans Disability Benefits
Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) November 29, 2022 – The Supreme Court is considering whether to give veterans who missed their deadlines for filing disability claims more time to collect retroactive benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Justices heard arguments on October 4 in the case of a Navy veteran who is seeking disability benefits going back several decades. Adolfo Arellano was in the Navy from 1977 until his honorable discharge in October 1981. He was injured in July 1980 while working on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier when it collided with a freighter. In 2011, The post Supreme Court Considers Case on Retroactive Veterans Disability Benefits first appeared on Law Firm Newswire.
- The Fullman Firm Announces Credit Defense Scholarship Opportunity
Santa Ana, CA (Law Firm Newswire) November 29, 2022 – The Fullman Firm is excited to announce its first annual scholarship to support California high school and college students. The Fullman Firm Credit Defense Scholarship is a $1,000 award that goes to the winner of our essay competition. The scholarship is available for the Spring 2023 and Fall 2023 semesters. Eligibility Requirements Students passionate about the impact of student loan debt on those facing it, and in finding solutions, are invited to apply for the Fullman Firm’s $1,000 scholarship. To qualify, applicants must be enrolled in a U.S.-accredited college in The post The Fullman Firm Announces Credit Defense Scholarship Opportunity first appeared on Law Firm Newswire.
- Texas Attorney Moves to Los Angeles With a New Law Firm Name ARH Consulting LLC
Beverley Hills, CA (Law Firm Newswire) November 28, 2022 - Formerly with Law Office of Alex Hernandez, Alex R Hernandez Jr. is now CEO of ARH Consulting in Beverly Hills California. Licensed in Texas, New York and pending New Mexico, Hernandez is also a California real estate agent devoted to clients needs in the local housing and commercial business market in Los Angeles. The step away from his own law firm was a difficult decision. "There are so many clients over the past twenty years who I have helped and to walk away from being the managing director was a The post Texas Attorney Moves to Los Angeles With a New Law Firm Name ARH Consulting LLC first appeared on Law Firm Newswire.