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Have you ever considered recording a conversation with co-parent, ex or a third party that you believe may be helpful to your California family law case? Before you press “record,” it is critical to understand California’s strict recording laws and how they apply in family court. California’s Golden Rule: All-Party Consent California is an all-party consent state. This means a confidential conversation may not be legally recorded unless every participant consents. This requirement arises under the California Invasion of Privacy Act. Under California Penal Code section 632, recordings of confidential [...]

Give the Corporate Director a Serpent Deflector: Reinforcing an Absolute Right to Inspection under the California Corporations CodeBy: Ethan J. Birnberg, Esq., Porter Simon, P.C., Truckee, California [Article originally published in the Vol. 45, No. 3 of The Writ (Washoe County Bar Association)]   California is no stranger to litigation between corporations and their board of directors. Directors are provided the tools and ability to meaningfully participate in management, and an absolute right to certain information under Section 1602 of the California Corporations Code:        Every director shall [...]

            As a new Grandparent I can fully appreciate a Grandparent’s desire to see their grandchild as much as possible. We are fortunate. In our case, visiting little June Thomas is welcomed by his mom and dad. Grandparent’s Sue for More Visitation             That is not the case with the Balandran family. David and Felicia Balandran had two young kids when David contracted Covid-19 and died. After David’s death, Felicia continued to allow David’s Grandparents to visit with the girls - multiple times each month with visits particularly frequent in [...]