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Ten Most Important Aspects in Admission Contract of Senior Care Facility

With increasing supply in the Chinese marketplace of senior care facilities, expertise in the operating management is highly urged. The admission contract is one of the essential parts of this management. Having seen poorly...more

Childhood Lead Poisoning in Massachusetts

This article will tell you about the dangers of childhood lead poisoning, how you can find out if there is lead in your home or apartment, what to do if there is lead, and what protections Massachusetts law provides for you...more

Green, et al. v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Plaintiff's Memorandum in Support of Response to Motion to Dismiss

Memorandum opposing a motion to dismiss filed by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. The case involves homeowners suing to enforce their right to a loan modification....more

$784K Verdict Against Insurance Grinch Who Stole Christmas

A woman whose house burned down at Christmastime 2009 has won a $784,000 jury verdict against her homeowner's insurer. The verdict included an 18 percent penalty because the jury found the insurer acted in bad faith in...more

Medical Bills & Bankruptcy – Dealing With the Pain of Debt

In a fair amount of bankruptcy cases that I file medical bills are a significant part of what lead to the bankruptcy filing. Many people simply can’t afford health insurance and when they get sick the bills can be...more

CARTER v CLEVELAND DEVELOPMENT L.L.C.

Appeal Brief on Suing Previous Owner for Lead Poisoning Child

We are representing a family with a lead poisoned child. The landlord does not have deep pockets, but the previous owner who had been order to remediate this problem 2 years prior to my clients renting the house is a large...more

California RESPA Lawyer Explains the RESPA Prohibitions Against Kickbacks and Fee Splitting

RESPA, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, was passed to address abusive practices such as kickbacks or referral fees that can result in higher costs to the home buyer. However, as a lawyer with RESPA experience,...more

New Federal Swimming Pool and Spa Safety Law

On December 19, 2008, the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, 15 U.S.C. § 8000 et seq. (the “Act”) became applicable to all “public pools and spas.” The Act was passed following advocacy by the parents of Virginia...more

New Federal Safety Law "Cannonballs" into Apartment, Condominium and Hotel Pools

On December 19, 2008, the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, 15 U.S.C. § 8000 et seq. (the “Act”) became applicable to all “public pools and spas.” The Act was passed following advocacy by the parents of Virginia...more

Divided Texas Supreme Court Narrows Definition of "Unreasonably Dangerous"

An analysis of an important Texas Supremem Court case addressing when a condition can be considered "unreasonably dangerous" in the context of the liability of a premises owner....more

Shell Oil Company v. Khan

Petitioner's Reply Brief

This is the Petitioner's Reply Brief in Shell v. Khan, which sets out weaknesses in the brief of Respondent, which had argued that Shell Oil Company had a duty to prevent the shooting of Mr. Khan at his employer's Shell gas...more

Shell Oil Company v. Khan

Petitioner's Brief on the Merits

This is the brief for the prevailing party in Shell v. Khan, decided by the Texas Supreme Court in 2004. It is the leading case on the liability of oil companies for personal injuries to the employees or guests of...more