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Late last week, Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 1964 into law, clarifying the responsibilities of California employers with respect to religious accommodation in the workplace. Also known as the Workplace Religious Freedom Act, AB 1964
November Propositions | California Ballot Initiatives’ Pros & Cons Part 1 of 2
Los Angeles Environmental Lawyer by Stephen T. Holzer September 11, 2012 Eleven Propositions will appear on the ballot in November. Though the Secretary of State’s (SOS’s) office has them all listed on their website, we thought
Top Attorneys in Business Law | Stephen T. Holzer & Sue M. Bendavid Named
Top Attorneys in Business – Employment Law by Lewitt Hackman Sepetember 4, 2012 Two Lewitt Hackman attorneys were featured in this year’s Super Lawyers Business Edition as top attorneys in their respective practice areas. Stephen
Social Security Benefits | 10 Retirement FAQs
Trusts & Estate Planning by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 We’ve all heard about the financial difficulties engulfing our nation’s Social Security program. Decades ago, there were nearly five workers paying into Social Security for every
Congratulations to Keith Todd Zimmet on being selected a San Fernando Valley Most Trusted Advisor
August 9, 2012 by Lewitt Hackman Last night, at an awards ceremony held in Woodland Hills, The San Fernando Valley Business Journal honored our very own Keith Todd Zimmet as one of the Valley’s Most
Green the Color of Choice for British Olympic Planners
Environmental Law & Civil Litigation AttorneyJuly 26, 2012 by Stephen T. Holzer The British aren’t just eyeing the gold in the upcoming summer Olympic games, they’ve got their sights fastened on green. That’s right, eco-friendly
Business Succession Planning: The Shareholder, Operating or Partnership Agreement
For many of us, one of our most valued assets, is our business. What happens when you or one of your business partners becomes disabled, divorces, retires or passes away? Will your business continue to
Will Contests & Estate Disputes – Five Ways to Avoid a Family Feud
Trusts & Estate Planning by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 Even in the most complacent of families, estate disputes can sometimes arise under the added strain of bereavement and emotional loss. When family members don’t get
Tax & Estate Planning – Small Win for Same Sex Couples?
Trusts & Estate Planning by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 The Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, was enacted in 1996 to “define and protect the institution of marriage.” It defined marriage as a legal union
Municipal Bankruptcies – When Local Governments Go Belly-Up
Environmental Law & Civil Litigation AttorneyJune 6, 2012 by Stephen T. Holzer When an individual opts to declare bankruptcy, he or she generally qualifies for either Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, in which the individual’s property is