What is a product liability case? In California, an individual or entity that designs, manufactures or sells a defective product is strictly liable for injuries resulting from use of that product, even without the presence of negligence. The defects can be warning defects (lacked warning labels), manufacturing defects (manufactured in the wrong way) and design […]
Google A quick Google search using main keywords can help you find the assistance you need or educate you on how to resolve an issue. Example 1: (How do I establish a conservatorship?) If a conservatorship needs to be established, search “conservatorship California” and you will be directed to information on when a conservatorship is […]
What is a 5150 hold? A 5150 hold allows an individual with a mental illness to be involuntarily held for a 72-hour psychiatric hospitalization. The hold may not last for the full 72 hours, but the hospital has the legal right to determine the length of stay within that 72-hour period. Section 5150 of the […]
2018 Golf and Tennis Flyer When: Friday, September 21, 2018 Where: Sandpiper Golf Course at 7925 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117 DINNER / RECEPTION Post golf and tennis reception will begin at 5:00 pm at the Sandpiper Grill, to be followed by dinner starting at 5:30 pm. Dinner is $50 per SBCBA Member/$60 per non-SBCBA […]
MCLE Bankruptcy Flyer When: Wednesday, September 26th, 2018, at 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Where: Santa Barbara College of Law 20 E. Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 MCLE Credit: 1 hour (credit pending) Please join our lunchtime panel for a discussion of bankruptcy-related decisions by the Supreme Court of the United States. The discussion will […]
Ice cream provided by the SBCBA! When: Thursday, October 11th from 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm Where: Santa Barbara County Courthouse’s Sunken Gardens 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Per CA Rule of Court Rule 9.9.5, most attorneys licensed in CA must be re-fingerprinted, and those fingerprints must be submitted to the State Bar […]
When: Tuesday, October 30th, 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm Where: The Santa Barbara Club – 1105 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 MCLE Credit: 1 Hour Legal Ethics credit Cost/Payment: SBCBA Members – $50 (After October 11th, $60) Non-Members – $60 (After October 11th, $70) Students/Paralegals – $20 Please call 805-569-5511 to pay via credit card […]
Speaker: Thomas Plunkett Thomas Plunkett is the Director of Digital Forensics at Califorensics, San Diego. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and EnCase Certified Forensic Examiner (EnCE) with over 20 years of experience in digital forensics, cybersecurity and counterintelligence. He holds a Master’s degree in Information Systems and is an adjunct professor, […]
Family law can be a stressful and emotional time for those going through a divorce or separation. Most importantly, parents who have minor children together are often required to undergo the ordeal of deciding on custody rights, visitation rights, and child support, making the process taxing for both parties. Here is some of the basic […]
If you are getting a divorce, filing for custody, or involved in another family law issue, there are several options that may be available to you.