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Signature Resolution Welcomes Hon. Mitchell Beckloff (Ret.) to Panel of Neutrals

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution, a leader in alternative dispute resolution, is pleased to announce the addition of Hon. Mitchell Beckloff (Ret.) to its panel of neutrals. After an illustrious judicial career that spanned over two decades on the Los Angeles County Superior Court bench, Judge Beckloff brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of civil, probate, and family law matters.

Key Points: 
  • I am eager to leverage my experience to facilitate constructive resolutions and uphold the integrity of the legal process at Signature Resolution."
  • "My journey from the bench to Signature Resolution marks a transition fueled by a passion for effective dispute resolution," said Judge Beckloff.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Judge Beckloff to Signature Resolution," said Dario Higuchi, Signature Resolution founding partner and managing member.
  • In his role at Signature Resolution, Judge Beckloff aims to utilize his extensive judicial experience to facilitate fair, efficient, and effective dispute resolution.

Cannabis Landlord, Controlled by Toni Ko, Files for Writ of Attachment Against Unrivaled Brands

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Friday, September 29, 2023

The complaint, and the Application for Writ of Attachment, are based on alleged breaches of a cannabis retail lease and assignment of that lease, both of which were executed by Toni Ko on behalf of the landlord entities.

Key Points: 
  • The complaint, and the Application for Writ of Attachment, are based on alleged breaches of a cannabis retail lease and assignment of that lease, both of which were executed by Toni Ko on behalf of the landlord entities.
  • Sabas Carrillo, Unrivaled’s Chief Executive Officer said, “We will continue to work with all of the Company’s creditors in good-faith.
  • We will oppose the Application for a Writ of Attachment and will continue to explore reasonable outcomes to the litigation.”
    Ms. Toni Ko is a Forbes listed America’s Self-Made Woman.
  • Mr. Carrillo added, “The cannabis commercial real estate market continues to be challenging as does commercial real estate generally.

The Property Advocates Reviews an Appellate Court Win for Its Client Against Insurance Company

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Monday, August 28, 2023

The case -- Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company v. Hopwood, Case No. 4D18-3306 – demonstrates the benefit of providing accurate information to the court so that a fair and just decision can be made.

Key Points: 
  • The Property Advocates successfully argues in appellate court on behalf of its client, who was being denied the money they rightfully deserved from their insurance company.
  • CORAL GABLES, Fla., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Property Advocates a full-service insurance law firm based in Florida, is excited to announce it won an appellate court decision for its client against their insurance company.
  • The case -- Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company v. Hopwood, Case No.
  • Thanks to this equitable decision, the Property Advocates were able to effectively represent a client and ensure they were paid on their insurance claim.

John Lau takes legal action against Heath Zarin, EV Cornerstone

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

HONG KONG, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. John Lau Shek Yau ("John Lau or Mr. Lau"), founder of Cargo Services Group as well as JL Enterprises, began legal dispute and litigation proceedings against Heath Brian Zarin ("Heath Zarin") and EV Cornerstone Limited after the filing of a Writ of Summons with the High Court of Hong Kong on Monday,19 June.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. John Lau Shek Yau ("John Lau or Mr. Lau"), founder of Cargo Services Group as well as JL Enterprises, began legal dispute and litigation proceedings against Heath Brian Zarin ("Heath Zarin") and EV Cornerstone Limited after the filing of a Writ of Summons with the High Court of Hong Kong on Monday,19 June.
  • "I was the anchor investor in Heath Zarin's formation of EmergeVest in 2013.
  • Without my help and financial backing, there would have been no EmergeVest today," stated Mr. Lau.
  • The deteriorated relationship between John Lau and his business (on the one hand) and Heath Zarin and his business (on the other hand) has culminated in the present litigation proceedings.

John Lau takes legal action against Heath Zarin, EV Cornerstone

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 26, 2023

HONG KONG, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. John Lau Shek Yau ("John Lau or Mr. Lau"), founder of Cargo Services Group as well as JL Enterprises, began legal dispute and litigation proceedings against Heath Brian Zarin ("Heath Zarin") and EV Cornerstone Limited after the filing of a Writ of Summons with the High Court of Hong Kong on Monday,19 June.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. John Lau Shek Yau ("John Lau or Mr. Lau"), founder of Cargo Services Group as well as JL Enterprises, began legal dispute and litigation proceedings against Heath Brian Zarin ("Heath Zarin") and EV Cornerstone Limited after the filing of a Writ of Summons with the High Court of Hong Kong on Monday,19 June.
  • "I was the anchor investor in Heath Zarin's formation of EmergeVest in 2013.
  • Without my help and financial backing, there would have been no EmergeVest today," stated Mr. Lau.
  • The deteriorated relationship between John Lau and his business (on the one hand) and Heath Zarin and his business (on the other hand) has culminated in the present litigation proceedings.

Appeals Attorney Caitlin Dukes is Now Partner at Spolin & Dukes P.C.; She Brings a Record of Winning Difficult Cases

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Appeals attorney and former prosecutor Caitlin Dukes has been promoted to the position of partner at Spolin & Dukes, P.C., formerly Spolin Law P.C.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Appeals attorney and former prosecutor Caitlin Dukes has been promoted to the position of partner at Spolin & Dukes, P.C., formerly Spolin Law P.C.
  • She has a track record of winning difficult cases, including the twenty representative cases and rulings that are listed at the end of this press release.
  • "A lawyer's role goes beyond fighting the case," noted attorney Aaron Spolin, another partner at the firm.
  • When I first talk on the phone with my clients, I hear the sadness in their voices," Ms. Dukes observed.

Court Rules Valley Water Violated CEQA, Mandates Environmental Review for Pacheco Dam Project

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Monday, May 22, 2023

Santa Clara County Superior Court ruled on May 18th that the Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water), the agency pushing for construction of the controversial new $2.9 billion Pacheco Dam project, violated the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by relying on inapplicable exemptions to avoid proper environmental review.

Key Points: 
  • Santa Clara County Superior Court ruled on May 18th that the Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water), the agency pushing for construction of the controversial new $2.9 billion Pacheco Dam project, violated the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by relying on inapplicable exemptions to avoid proper environmental review.
  • The court's decision mandates that Valley Water now perform proper environmental review of the project’s impacts before proceeding further with the extensive field investigations.
  • Under CEQA, a lead agency must either conduct an environmental review or may determine that a project is exempt from review.
  • Here, Valley Water wrongly chose to forego any environmental review for the extensive geotechnical investigations associated with the new dam project.

VoIP-Pal’s Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Amazon Remains in the Western District of Texas

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

6:21-cv-00668-ADA to deny transfer of the case to the Northern District of California.

Key Points: 
  • 6:21-cv-00668-ADA to deny transfer of the case to the Northern District of California.
  • § 101 without prejudice to refiling after the January 26, 2023 status conferences.
  • On December 19, 2022, IPR2022-01072, and IPR2022-01073, filed against Patent No.
  • To date VoIP-Pal.com has successfully defeated 20 IPR challenges against 8 of its patents by Amazon, T-Mobile, Google, Apple, AT&T and Unified Patents.

Fed Court Declares Newsom's Actions Against AHF Unconstitutional

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Monday, November 28, 2022

When I went to AIDS Healthcare Foundation, they embraced me with loving arms and wanted to help me to survive.

Key Points: 
  • When I went to AIDS Healthcare Foundation, they embraced me with loving arms and wanted to help me to survive.
  • In late June 2022, however, AHF received notice from DHCS that it was NOT renewing AHFs contract for the plan for 2023.
  • AHF also filed a Petition for Writ of Mandate in Sacramento Superior Court seeking to halt DHCSs cancellation of the contract.
  • To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org , find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth , follow us @aidshealthcare or subscribe to our AHF podcast AHFter Hours.

Women Against Legal Abuse, Inc. Seeks Exposure of Texas Court Corruption Through U.S. Supreme Court Petition Case # 21-1309

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Monday, May 16, 2022

"The power does not lie in the hands of the people as our Constitution promises," Meigs said.

Key Points: 
  • "The power does not lie in the hands of the people as our Constitution promises," Meigs said.
  • "Instead, the power is held in the palm of a few who only support each other."
  • One such issue of inequality presented itself in the form of requiring expert witnesses as demanded by existing case law.
  • Meigs exposes this discrimination against an individual representing themselves in her Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court.