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Californian city councilman faces DUI, child endangerment charges

Jessie James White was arrested after he allegedly hit a parked car while driving drunk with his 4-year-old son in the vehicle.

Report: 99 percent of San Francisco county foreclosures have irregularities

Of the sample of audited documents, 84 percent appeared to have one or more violations of the law.

Couple detained after allegedly robbing 97-year-old blind woman

Partners in crime typically find themselves looking for a third party to help them out – a criminal lawyer.

Bankruptcy Law

Gary Busey files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Busey reportedly has less than $50,000 in assets, but owes between $500,000 and $1 million to multiple creditors.

Californian foreclosures on the rise

Californians should consult an attorney to see if filing for bankruptcy can protect them from foreclosure.

Bankruptcy filings down in Ventura County

While the overall economic outlook is still mixed, there are signs of improvement throughout the country.

Criminal Law

L.A. jailer detained for alleged drug trafficking

Remington Orr was detained by his employer on suspicion of attempting to supply inmates with cocaine.

Alleged pursuit of gold leads to Californian’s arrest

One man is facing charges for running a large-scale illegal gold-mining operation in Sierra Nevada.

Californian girl killed in Anaheim hit-and-run

A three-year-old and her mother were struck by a car while on a crosswalk in Anaheim.

Estate Planning Law

Whitney Houston leaves behind complicated estate

With posthumous record sales and the outcome of a recent legal battle, the pop star’s estate could be very complicated.

Etta James’ estate dispute settled weeks before her death

When her husband asked for money to pay for medical expenses, the singer’s son objected.

California residents can learn from Amy Winehouse’s estate planning

While music critics may be mixed about the recently completed Amy Winehouse compilation album “Lioness: Hidden Treasures,” many financial planners lauded the late singer-songwriter for the steps she took to ensure that her estate planning documents were in order.

Family Law

Prop. 8 deemed unconstitutional by federal appeals court

The ongoing Californian gay and lesbian civil rights battle took a monumental leap in favor of same-sex couples on Tuesday.

Music pioneer’s ex-wife may get big money after apparent suicide

Don Cornelius reportedly had been struggling with the outcome of his recent divorce and health complications before he was found dead.

Protecting the kids from the impact of divorce

Divorce proceedings can take a toll on both spouses, but sometimes it’s their children that get the brunt of the stress.

Personal Injury Law

Neurosurgeon facing 16 lawsuits after just 17 months at Ventura hospital

Surgeons hold the lives of their patients in their hands, so when they make mistakes, the outcome can be costly.

California Supreme Court truck accident has implications for personal injury cases

In 2008, the high court of California ruled in Diaz v. Carcamo, a case involving allegedly negligent actions taken by an employer that led to the plaintiff experiencing severe personal injuries.

Number of personal injury lawsuits rises in California 200 case

Many of the families of the surviving victims have filed personal injury lawsuits against the event organizers, the federal government and the affiliated promoters