PRODUCT LIABILITY: Defective CO2 Wine Openers January 24, 2019 Most recently a client approached our offices after being permanently injured while using a popular CO2 wine opener.  Right before sitting for dinner with her family she attempted to open a bottle of wine however the pressure from the wine opener…

I am a Proud Adjunct Professor for Paralegal Studies January 22, 2019   In the fall of 2016, I was offered a position as an Adjunct Professor for the Paralegals Studies program at Cuyamaca College in San Diego, CA.  Shortly thereafter, Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA reached out and…

Car Accident – I have Memory Loss after an Accident January 16, 2019   If you were involved in a car accident and suffered from either whiplash or a direct blow to the head and now are experiencing memory loss, you may have sustained a type of Traumatic Brain Injury…

Cautionary Steps when Purchasing Real Estate as a Foreigner and Avoiding Real Estate Fraud January14, 2019   Fraud and investment scams abound at all levels of the real estate market. When it comes to foreign investors purchasing property in the US they may find themselves victim to an “investment agent”…

BENEFITS OF ARBITRATION FOR COMMERCIAL DISPUTES January 08, 2019   The Arbitration Committee of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution published an article outlining the benefits of arbitrating as opposed to litigating commercial disputes. The ABA outlined the benefits as follows: Arbitration allows for better party control. Critical…

How to Avoid Investment Fraud January 02, 2019   There are many avenues to pursue justice after falling victim to a fraudster for misappropriating funds, both criminally and civilly; however, the ideal situation is to avoid investment fraud all together. Per the US Securities and Exchange Commission there are six…

After years of trying to get pregnant, followed by a difficult pregnancy, Maria Rique Gamboa and her husband met their miracle son, Daniel, in late 2016. Due to health concerns, Daniel was delivered early at 31 weeks. He only weighed about three pounds. “When I gave birth, the doctor told…

The United States repeatedly proves to be a desirable venue for foreign investment. The 2018 A.T. Kearney Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index, indicates that the US confidence score has increased even further in recent years. The continued confidence in the US market is attributed to the following: (1) US offers…

When considering where to purchase your next investment property the two most desirable countries tend to be the United States of America and Canada. Investors are drawn to these countries for a multitude of reasons including stability, a reliable legal system, attractive lending and banking options, just to name a…

The US administration has renewed the EB-5 investor visa program, and will be reconsidered following the midterm elections. “The EB-5 Regional Center program, which awards green cards to foreign nationals who invest at least $1 million in a U.S. business that creates or preserves at least 10 jobs, was scheduled…