What is a General Practice Attorney?
Oftentimes, people are not sure what kind of legal problem they have or what kind of attorney they need. A general practice attorney is typically well-versed in many areas of law and can be helpful for people and businesses that may require assistance in determining...
America’s Looming Eviction Crisis Threatens Unprecedented Tens of Millions
Article by Beth Couch August 17, 2020 The US is facing the most severe and devastating housing crisis in its history: 30–40 million Americans could be facing eviction by the end of 2020, creating the widespread displacement of millions of families and exponentially...
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Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is generally considered to be a harvest-related festival. Ocktoberfest, a harvest festival at the end of the grape season in September that started in Germany, is a favorite of many throughout the world. Canadians have celebrated a version of Thanksgiving...
Post-COVID-19 Changes in the Practice of Law
Courts across the country have begun to allow electronic signatures to be used in place of “wet” signatures since the social distancing required by COVID-19 makes it difficult, if not impossible, to obtain in-person signatures. As a result, the use of e-signature...
Divorce: Mediation or Court?
Most people consider mediation because of the perceived cost savings. There can be savings with mediation, perhaps as much as 50%. This is the best-case scenario, however, and depends on the good will and active cooperation of both participants. Where there is...
Legal Services During the Pandemic
Our daily lives have been completely overtaken by the COVID19 pandemic. The end is not yet in sight. This "new normal" affects our health, our relationships, our jobs and financial security, and our local, state, national, and international communities. We are...
COVID-19: Business Interruption Insurance Coverage for the Small to Medium Size Business
Many businesses have insurance that provides payouts if business is interrupted involuntarily. In most such policies, the disruption must be the result of property damage, such as caused by flooding or fire. Whether there is coverage as a result of being shut down due...
Online Consultations Now Available
In these difficult times, you may still need legal advice, counseling and even representation. Meetings and consultations with attorney William Holsinger can now be arranged online. Simply call (telephone - (650) 340-7500) or send an email request for an online...
California Makes it More Difficult to Use Non-Employee Independent Contractors
Assembly Bill 5, codified as Labor Code Section 2750.3, went into effect on January 1, 2020. This bill adopted a new, stricter standard commonly known as the "ABC Test" for determining whether a worker can be considered an independent contractor. The advantage to the...
