by ccarnes | Aug 30, 2017 | Bakersfield Legal News, Blog, Legal News
In a controversial move, the California Supreme Court decided on Monday to pass a law that lowers the threshold of voter-approved tax initiatives from two-thirds to a majority approval. That means tax increases could become a lot easier to pass if they’re proposed by...
by ccarnes | Jul 31, 2017 | Bakersfield Legal News, Blog, Kern County Legal News, Legal News
California in the 80’s saw a sharp upswing in gang-related violence and death. In an attempt to crack down on this, the California State Legislature passed the Street Terrorism Enforcement and Protection Act (STEP Act), Statute 186.22, which legally defines...
by admin | Jun 6, 2017 | Bakersfield Legal News, Blog, Kern County Legal News, Legal News
Bakersfield, California has a vibrant legal community with respected law firms, court reporting agencies and many other legal professionals whose reputations transcend the state of California and the nation. As a service to our clients, legal professionals and...
by ccarnes | Apr 24, 2017 | Bakersfield Legal News, Blog, Legal News
Kern County Sheriff, Donny Youngblood, has stated that he plans to continue working with the federal government’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in their deportation efforts as long as he is able. This announcement came after Senate Bill 54 was...
by ccarnes | Mar 6, 2017 | Bakersfield Legal News, Blog, Kern County Legal News, Legal News
In the spirit of providing today’s legal professionals with the best tools and deposition resources possible, our site now features a section full of legal resources and news for the Bakersfield, Visalia, and Fresno areas! From defining the important attributes...
by ccarnes | Dec 14, 2016 | Blog, Legal News, Resources
Although they are not legally required, depositions carry an indispensable role when formulating the best strategies to win your case. Understanding the basics of a deposition can streamline the crucial and cumbersome discovery phase and ensure a more accurate and...
