Category Archives: Legal News
A Lifetime Reflected: My Legacy Through the Mirror of ChatGPT
Reflections from Managing Attorney Samuel Spital After more than five decades representing California licensed professionals, I never expected that one unexpected technology would become a mirror for lifelong learning, clearer communication, and service to others. From time to time, I hope to share reflections from a lifetime in the law—not about legal principles alone, … Read More
WHICH LAWYER TO CHOOSE
Hello everyone. Imagine if all lawyers are the same? Well, they are NOT. Some call their clients “a case.” In sharp contrast, WE call prospective clients our “CAUSE.” Notice the differentiation with the letter “U” that stands for “YOU.” However, the difference and distinction are not only in the spelling, but it is the legally … Read More
Should a Nurse File a Disability Claim?
Some attorneys may caution against a nurse filing a disability claim since a “disability alone” (by itself) can be the basis for the BRN to seek disciplinary action against an RN, including issuing an Interim Suspension Order (ISO), which is to cease and desist working during a pending suspension. On the other hand, an individual … Read More
Constitutionality of Home Search in Question
On November 20, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of CANIGLIA, EDWARD A. vs. STROM, ROBERT F., ET AL. (Case Number 20 -157), granted the Petition for a Writ of Certiorari, which is the procedure in which the Supreme Court is asked by a litigant who is challenging a case (akin to an … Read More
Unanimous Jury Verdict is Required in Serious Crimes
Today, in the case of RAMOS vs LOUISIANA, April 20, 2020 (No. 18-5924), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled a unanimous jury verdict is required in cases involving serious crimes. It held the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees the right to a jury trial, also requires the verdict in serious crimes to be … Read More
Voidable Employer Agreements
A “voidable” agreement is one that may appear at the outset to be capable of being enforced, however, it can thereafter be attacked, invalidated, nullified, deemed not binding, void and unenforceable. In contrast, a “void” agreement from the beginning cannot be legally enforced. On October 13, 2019, the governor signed Assembly Bill 51, to be … Read More