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California State Bar disputes lawsuit's allegations of 'rampant corruption' in case of disbarred L.A. attorney
The State Bar of California has rejected claims outlined in a lawsuit that it engaged in “rampant corruption” and incestuous relations with disbarred Los Angeles attorney Thomas Girardi, who is scheduled to face criminal proceedings later this year.
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UNITE HERE Local 11 continues to target California hospitality employers with recall law, latest fine hits Hyatt Regency Long Beach for $4.8 million
A few months ago, airline catering company Flying Food Group (FFG) was one of many California-based hospitality groups to be targeted by state lawmakers trying to enforce a union-backed bill that affects the rehiring process in the hospitality industry. UNITE HERE Local 11 Union was instrumental in getting the recall law passed and is now using it as a weapon to attack other employers they are bargaining with. The latest hotel to be targeted is the Hyatt Regency in Long Beach.
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OC Democratic Party official to face felony charge, attempted wire fraud on Feb. 6
Melahat Rafiei, of Anaheim, is the Democratic Party of Orange County’s former executive director
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AB 2098 would de-license doctors for hydroxychloroquine, Ivermectin 'COVID misinformation'
Among the 20 California lawmakers who voted against AB 2098 were Republicans and one Democrat
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Accountability demanded from Los Angeles County for alleged wrongful death of Palmdale man
LOS ANGELES - Unlawful detention, unreasonable search and seizure and other charges were filed against Los Angeles County by the estate of a Palmdale man allegedly killed in a police shooting, according to documents filed on March 10 in Los Angeles federal court.
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Santa Ana attorney faces suspension, probation for allegedly not paying court sanctions
SAN FRANCISCO (Southern California Record) — Santa Ana attorney Victor Waidor Luke faces suspension and probation following an Oct. 10 California Supreme Court order, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents after he allegedly failed to pay court-ordered sanctions.
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San Diego attorney faces suspension, probation after maintaining only personal funds in client account
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Longtime San Diego attorney Luke Christopher Zouvas faces suspension and probation following a July 11 California Supreme Court order for allegedly maintaining personal funds in his client trust account (CTA), according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.
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Rancho Cucamonga attorney faces probation after failing to comply with reproval conditions
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Rancho Cucamonga attorney Keith Quang Nguyen faces probation following a July 11 California Supreme Court order for allegedly failing to comply with conditions of a prior reproval, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.
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West Hollywood attorney faces suspension, probation after failing to respond to multiple court orders
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — West Hollywood attorney Matthew Paul Krupnick faces suspension and probation following a July 11 California Supreme Court order after he failed to respond to four court orders, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.
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Alhambra attorney faces suspension, probation over allegations in 2 client matters
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Longtime Alhambra attorney Victor Steven Korechoff faces suspension and probation following a July 11 California Supreme Court order for allegedly failing perform with competence and inform his client of significant developments, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.
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Camarillo attorney faces suspension, probation over allegations in bankruptcy case
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Camarillo attorney Arthur Mark Feuerborn faces suspension and probation following a July 11 California Supreme Court order over multiple allegations, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.
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Calabasas attorney faces suspension, probation over alleged mishandling of 2 immigration cases
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Longtime Calabasas attorney Daniela Koiman faces suspension and probation following a July 11 California Supreme Court order over failures to perform with competence, release client files and return an unearned fee, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.
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Mexican attorney faces suspension, probation in California over alleged commingling
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Mexican attorney Christopher Brian Conkle faces suspension and probation following a July 11 California Supreme Court order over allegations of commingling and failure to provide an appropriate accounting, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.
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Hemet attorney faces suspension, probation over commingling, misappropriation
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Hemet attorney Trent Wayne Thompson faces suspension and probation following a July 10 California Supreme Court order regarding allegations of commingling, misappropriation and failing to maintain proper accounting records, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.
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Oakland attorney faces suspension, probation after 'reckless failure to perform legal services'
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Oakland attorney Sandra Lynette Smith faces suspension and probation following a July 10 California Supreme Court order for failing to appear in court and "reckless failure to perform legal services with competence", according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.
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Kingsburg attorney faces suspension, probation following allegations in estate case
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Longtime Kingsburg attorney Ruth Ellen Ratzlaff faces suspension and probation following a July 10 California Supreme Court order over failures to perform, appear and timely pay sanctions, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.
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San Diego attorney faces suspension, probation in disciplinary investigation
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — San Diego attorney George Garcia Perez faces suspension and probation following a July 10 California Supreme Court order after he allegedly failed to cooperate participate in two disciplinary proceedings against him, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.
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Inglewood attorney faces suspension, probation after failing to pay court-ordered sanctions, costs
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Longtime Inglewood attorney Perfisity McGhee faces suspension and probation following a July 10 California Supreme Court order for allegedly failing to report and pay sanctions and to pay court-ordered cost, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.