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That Anime Show creator Terri Doty is back with Obscure Chatter! It’s a show made with the movie-lover within all of us in mind! She’s minimizing the inevitable groans associated with personal film bias. In the style of normal audio commentary tracks, Terri edits out mentions of key factors while talking about a plethora of topics during a film’s run time. You don’t want to miss out!
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Join us as hosts Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian analyze legal issues and developments in California law affecting plaintiff lawyers and their practices.
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TAS Rewind: Ep 8 with Maxey Whitehead
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Artwork by Steve Yurko Special Guest Maxey Whitehead joins hosts Terri Doty and J. Michael Tatum for That Anime Show’s eighth episode. TAS may contain content and strong language that some listeners may find distressing or inappropriate for younger audiences. Listener discretion is advised. DISCLAIMER: When listening to these episodes, think of the…
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TAS Rewind: Ep 7 with Micah Solusod
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Artwork by Steve Yurko Special Guest Micah Solusod joins hosts Terri Doty and J. Michael Tatum for That Anime Show’s seventh episode. TAS may contain content and strong language that some listeners may find distressing or inappropriate for younger audiences. Listener discretion is advised. DISCLAIMER: When listening to these episodes, think of thes…
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TAS Rewind: Ep 6 with Alexis Tipton
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Artwork by Steve Yurko Special Guest Alexis Tipton joins hosts Terri Doty and J. Michael Tatum for That Anime Show’s sixth episode. TAS may contain content and strong language that some listeners may find distressing or inappropriate for younger audiences. Listener discretion is advised. DISCLAIMER: When listening to these episodes, think of these …
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TAS Rewind: Ep 5 with Anastasia Munoz
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Artwork by Steve Yurko Special Guest Anastasia Munoz joins hosts Terri Doty and J. Michael Tatum for That Anime Show’s fifth episode. TAS may contain content and strong language that some listeners may find distressing or inappropriate for younger audiences. Listener discretion is advised. DISCLAIMER: When listening to these episodes, think of thes…
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Terri starts off with the most random interpretation of Hannibal Lecter, so… all bets are off. Consider yourself warned. It’s the end of July and we’re keeping things cool by remaining in the living room. We’re watching [CENSORED]. OC (and TAS Rewind) is available via Audible, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and wherever else ta…
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Artwork by Steve Yurko Special Guest Tia Ballard joins hosts Terri Doty and J. Michael Tatum for That Anime Show’s fourth episode. This is the first episode that was done by the TAS Crew… in an empty condo dining room. TAS may contain content and strong language that some listeners may find distressing or inappropriate for younger audiences. Listen…
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Artwork by Steve Yurko Special Guest Stephen Hoff joined hosts Terri Doty and Jessie James Grelle for That Anime Show’s third episode. This is the last episode that was not recorded in-house. Please disregard the email and phone number supplied, advertisements, businesses that may or may not still be in business, social media pages, chat rooms and …
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TAS Rewind: Ep 2 with Joel McDonald
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Artwork by Steve Yurko Special Guest Joel McDonald joins hosts Terri Doty and J. Michael Tatum for That Anime Show’s second episode. Like the debut, this episode is one of three where the recording itself was not done in-house. Please disregard the phone number supplied, advertisements and so on. DISCLAIMER: When listening to these episodes, think …
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TAS Rewind: Ep 1 with Jessie James Grelle
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Artwork by Steve Yurko Obscure Chatter is the new home of the 2010-2014 podcast That Anime Show! When hosting for the original RSS Feed lapses, it’s Obscure Chatter to the rescue! For those that don’t know, That Anime Show was a podcast hosted by Terri Doty and J. Michael Tatum that ran from 2010 to 2014. The initial concept of TAS was to explore t…
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Episode 49 — Reality Has No Subtitles
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Happy Anniversary! That’s right! We are celebrating our fifth year of all things obscure! Join host Terri Doty as she looks back at where Obscure Chatter has started, where it’s been and where it could possibly go. There is also an announcement regarding the 2010-2014 podcast That Anime Show that was hosted by Terri and J. Michael Tatum. Sponsored …
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Episode 48 — Beauty Equals Goodness
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It’s gonna be— Oh, wait. We missed it. It has been May. Don’t worry. We weren’t going to attempt a Justin Timberlake impression anyway. Moving on— We are ready to talk about all the things that happened in the month of May. Some of it is good, other parts… not so much. Hope you’re ready! Sponsored by: Neighbors Here’s a lil’ rundown of what Terri c…
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This is our host’s first episode in her 40s— be gentle. She’s fragile. Just kidding! Terri takes her vitamins (when she doesn’t forget). Our 47th episode of OC has us finishing up the month of April and it’s been a long month. At least, it seems that way to Ms. Doty. Thank you to all that submitted questions and topic requests. You guys rock. Terri…
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March has been full of some good, some bad and some— WHAT IN THE SERENITY BY JAN IS HAPPENING?! So, of course, our host Terri Doty is ready to talk about all that and everything in between. Thanks to our loyal listeners, we’ve always got some questions and topic requests. Join Terri for her last episode in her 30s! Sponsored by: Smut Here are a few…
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Another leap year and another episode of all things obscure! What to do with an extra day? Consider listening to host Terri Doty talk about the good, the bad and the HOLY SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS REALLY?! Because reasons. Sponsored by: Cake Some of the things Terri covers: FUNi-ral Services Live Action Adaptations Modern Horror AI at the Dentist Taxes & …
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New year, same show! A lot has happened since our November episode! Join our host with the most as she catches listeners up on what’s happened in the last two months. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of veteran podcaster Terri Doty. Sponsored by: Human beings Some of the things Terri covers: 14 years of Podcasting (and counting) Cr…
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Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed across episodes are solely those of Terri Doty. Obscure Chatter serves as a platform for Terri to share personal perspectives, and the content reflects her individual views. Obscure Chatter values the audience’s diverse perspectives. Listeners are encouraged to approach each episode recognizing that all …
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Episode 42 — Gory Deadly Overkill Title of Fatal Death
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*This episode was recorded on Saturday, October 21st* Happy Halloween from Obscure Chatter! Hope all of you are enjoying too much candy, a few good horror flicks and preparing some amazing costumes! We’re keeping it chill this October episode with our host Terri Doty. Here are a few things Terri covers: Halloween Costume Rules October 26th— 17 Year…
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Episode 76: What Your Expert Witnesses Want You to Know
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Join Anastasia Mazzella and Shant Karnikian as they discuss how attorneys can best utilize expert witnesses in their cases. They are joined by a highly respected expert witness in the field of neuropsychology, Dr. Dominique Kinney. In this episode, Dr. Kinney gives attorneys 6 tips on how to make the attorney-expert relationship more productive, in…
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*This episode was recorded prior to the tentative WGA agreement.* Obscure Chatter continues to stand in solidarity with those still on strike! We will continue not to highlight works (past, present and future) for the time being. We’re officially loving fall. Bring on the cooler weather already, Texas! Join our host Terri Doty for a whole mess of r…
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Episode 40 — Establishing Character Moment
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As with the previous episode, there will be no highlights of current movies or television. Our show stands in solidarity with those on strike! Please see here and here for more information. This is another installment of Obscure Chatter recorded outside the booth in an effort to stay cool. The beginning of the episode starts with Terri offering a b…
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Episode 75: Tort Reform, Ron DeSantis, Remote Appearance, and AI
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Brian and Shant discuss three hot topics in the law starting with the concern that the ability to appear in court virtually in many circumstances could be on the chopping block. COVID made remote appearances a normal occurrence and have made work done by lawyers and the courts much more efficient. But the statute that allows for remote appearances …
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Episode 74: Starting Your Own Firm with Alexandra Steele Cooper.
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In this episode Shant and Marina Pacheco connect with Alexandra Steele Cooper about what it’s like to go out on your own and start a new firm. Alexandra spent several years at a large firm as a trial lawyer before starting her own firm, Steele Cooper Law where she focuses on personal injury and employment law. She has recovered tens of millions of …
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Episode 39 — Poor Communication Kills
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Our Obscure Chatter host is using some gear from That Anime Show days to help stay cool. It was getting hot in Texas, so Terri decided to step out of the booth and into the living room for July’s episode! In solidarity with those on strike, there will be no highlights of current movies or television. Here are a few things Terri covers: Same Show Di…
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Episode 73: Dr. Sohee Jun on Women and Imposter Syndrome in the Law
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This episode, Anastasia Mazzella, partner at Kabateck LLP, sits down with Leadership Coach (and friend) Dr. Sohee Jun to talk about imposter syndrome. Imposter Syndrome is a pervasive feeling in many professions but is noticeably acute in the law and particularly affects women and people of color. Women make up a small percentage of leadership role…
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Episode 38 — All There in the Manual
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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode delves into topics of eating disorders and gun violence that some listeners may find distressing. Please listen with care. Terri Doty is back just in time for the end of May. Join Ms. Doty as she shares too much and not enough. Here are a few things Terri covers: WGA Strike “I made a couple 100 bucks total off that ent…
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Episode 72: Court Reporter Crisis and Disney v. DeSantis
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Brian and Shant discuss the crisis created by the lack certified court reporters in California. The shortage means that many cases don’t get a court reporter or that lawyers and clients are spending thousands of dollars to hire a private court reporter. Why has this happened? Two reasons: First, the passage rate for the court reporter certification…
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Episode 37 — Barred from the Afterlife
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This episode of Obscure Chatter is Sponsored by: Pants Terri Doty recaps what the month of April has been like. Spoiler Alert: It’s been… interesting. Join our host with the most as she shares all that went wrong, slightly right and everything in-between. Here are a few things Terri covers: Lonesome Dove Keanu Reeves Birthday VS Bug Horror Freak Ho…
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Episode 71: Working with Victims of Sexual Abuse
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Brian and Shant speak with attorney Gary Partamian, who focuses on cases of childhood sex abuse. They discuss the changes to CCP 340.1 and how to possibly file a case on behalf of a client who is over 40 years old and suffered sexual abuse as a child. Learn about the importance of working with prospective clients in these cases to confirm that they…
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Join host Terri Doty as she prepares to celebrate her birthday. In this episode, Terri will take you along for the ride as she shares insights on the competitive VO world, dealing with family, encouraging friends and oh-so-much more. Terri also shares her latest favorite books, movies, and TV shows that have been capturing her attention throughout …
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Episode 70: Annie Martin-McDonough Talks the Tort of Seduction
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Today our intake attorney Annie Martin-McDonough brought a fascinating topic to our attention with the “tort of seduction.” In the 1700’s this was a tort that allowed for the father of a daughter to sue a man, who had seduced and impregnated the woman, for loss of services. Later in the Victorian era the tort evolved to allow a woman to sue for emo…
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“The movies lied to me. This seemed to be a lot easier than it actually is.” It’s a new year and that means more of Terri talking to herself in a booth while Stephen likely does homework. That’s right! It’s time for new Obscure Chatter! “If you don’t like a movie that I loved? That’s OK. Totally fine. Just don’t be a dick to me for liking something…
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Episode 69: Gender Bias: A Conversation with Anastasia Mazzella and Marina Pacheco
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Join the conversation this episode with Anastasia Mazzella and Marina Pacheco, partners at Kabateck LLP, about their experiences and thoughts on gender bias in the legal field. They'll identify specific situations they've encountered and share observations on how improvements can be made to minimize the issues going forward. While 47% of lawyers at…
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Episode 68: Figuring Out Insurance Policy Limits In Your PI Case with Stephanie Charlin.
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Brian and Shant speak with partner Stephanie Charlin on figuring out the policy limits of a party responsible for an injury. Currently, the law dictates that insurance companies are not required to release policy information until a case is filed and the information is requested during discovery. This is often a waste of time for plaintiff lawyers,…
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Episode 67: Can you pop the Lid On a UM/UIM Policy?
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Can you pop the lid on a UM/UIM policy? Join hosts Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian as they invite attorney Barrett Alexander of Kabateck LLP to talk about the difference between a third-party bad faith claim and a UM/UIM bad faith claim. What legal remedy and rights does the injured party have in each context? Hear specific case examples about h…
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Episode 34 — Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane
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Happy Holidays from Obscure Chatter! Terri Doty is back to spread holiday cheer (not really) with her final episode of 2022. Join Terri as she watches [CENSORED]! Here are a few things Terri chats about with Obscure Chatter listeners: “There was that whole thing where I really thought like there was magic to Christmas.” “If Santa didn’t exist, why …
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Episode 66: Sexual Abuse Case Filing Process for Statute 340.1
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Brian, and Shant sit down with attorney Marina Pacheco of Kabateck LLP to discuss the complicated world of filing childhood sexual assault cases. Of particular importance is a deadline regarding the statute law CCP 340.1 (sec Q), which starting in January 2020 gave a three year window for people to file a childhood sexual assault case if they were …
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Thankful for another episode of Obscure Chatter? So are we! Terri is back for November and thankful for a lot! So much has happened since October and it is time to dive into the deep end. Buckle up as Terri gives you the skinny while watching [CENSORED]. Few things we talk about: Social Shakeup “It’s that thing as a creative that you constantly kin…
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Episode 32 — Nightmare Fuel for Halloween
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Please enjoy Obscure Chatter’s second Halloween episode! This episode is unique in that Terri does not watch television or a film to dictate the run time. No, this time around she’s letting 6 tales of terror do that. But Terri isn’t doing this alone. Featured Guests include Ben Phillips, Kristen McGuire, Tia Ballard, Carl G. Brooks and Hristijan St…
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Obscure Chatter is back from a tiny break! The Doty-Hoffs would like to give a huge shoutout to the amazing listeners! Thank you for support and understanding. For Episode 31 aka “You Don’t Look Like You”, Terri is watching [CENSORED]! Here are a few topics Terri covers while [CENSORED]: Being Real LAS VEGAS Traveling as one of the few masked Times…
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Episode 65: Why Corporate America Wants a Conservative Supreme Court.
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Today Brian and Shant discuss why businesses and corporate America tend to support conservative Supreme Court justices... spoiler alert: they don't care about social issues. While big businesses often take more progressive stances on hot-button social issues like abortion and gay rights, businesses nevertheless fund conservative agendas so they can…
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There is a STRONG CONTENT WARNING with this episode as Terri goes in-depth to personal experiences of loss and pain that is directly tied to recent decisions with the Supreme Court. Be advised: if pregnancy-related issues are at all a sensitive matter, this episode of Obscure Chatter may not be for your ears. Episode 30 starts with our host Terri c…
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Episode 64: PAGA - What just happened here?
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With the California Private Attorneys General Act in the news again after the Supreme Court decision on Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, Brian and Shant dive into what the decision means for the future of PAGA and how it may be enforced now that the Federal Arbitration Act can preempt the California law in certain situations. They also discus…
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63: Harry Plotkin Shares His Thoughts On the Significance of Proper Jury Selection to Win Cases.
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Today Brian and Shant are joined by jury consultant Harry Plotkin. Harry has been a consultant for over 20 years and works with civil prosecutors in consumer cases. He has selected juries in 42 cases that resulted in eight-figure awards since 2013 and has consulted in over 1,000 cases nationwide in his career. Brian, Shant and Harry talk about what…
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It’s gonna be—June? Wait, that isn’t right. Join Terri as she closes out May with a bit of mixed bag honestly. She discusses many things that have happened this month— the good, the bad and the in-between. Here are ways you can help Uvalde and here is where you can support Beto O’Rourke. If you would like to be a part of a future episode, please su…
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It’s April and that means another episode of Obscure Chatter! Terri catches up the listener by talking about her birthday, new job, and oh-so-much more! If you would like to be a part of a future episode, please submit a question via perpetuallyoffbeat@gmail.com (you can even remain anonymous) OR through @ObscureChatter or @TeeDotally. Shout out to…
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OH NO. Terri’s back! Catch up with all that’s happened since OC’s Holiday Extravaganza. If you would like to be a part of a future episode, please submit a question via perpetuallyoffbeat@gmail.com (you can even remain anonymous) OR through @ObscureChatter or @TeeDotally. Shout out to our Ko-Fi contributors and listeners! Hope you all are staying s…
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Our Holiday Extravaganza is all thanks to you! Obscure Chatter listeners answered a lengthy questionnaire Terri provided because she wanted this year’s holiday episode to feel special. Now she’s watching [CENSORED] as she goes over your answers! Don’t worry, she and Hoff answered the questions as well! BIG THANKS TO: Manonymous, Jeremy Marquis, Sar…
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62: The Future of Law School: A Conversation With Michael Waterstone, Dean of Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.
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Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian discuss the current situation for law students with their guest, Michael Waterstone, Dean of Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Graduates of Loyola Law School themselves, Brian and Shant speak with the Dean on where law school and law practice is headed, the effects of the pandemic on teaching and students, and the o…
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61: What a PI Lawyer Needs To Know About Family Law. A conversation with Ron Brot.
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What would happen if in the middle of a huge personal injury case, where there might be a huge recovery, the Plaintiff and their spouse decide to get divorced? What if a couple’s home burns down and in the middle of the lawsuit against the tortfeasor, they decide to call it quits as a couple? These are the fascinating intersections of family law an…
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While the Court of Appeal issues opinions that continue to jeopardize PAGA, corporate lobbyists have drafted a proposed ballot initiative that would kill PAGA entirely. Brian and Shant address a recent court ruling as well as proposed legislation that may significantly weaken or even eliminate the use of the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) in …
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