Here are some articles written by Michael Simkin, and his brilliant erudite daughter, about persuasive writing techniques attorney’s should use.
Simkin's Soapbox
Is it unethical for attorney’s to use unenforceable (e.g. illegal) contracts? Yes! See Rule 1.2.1
Crossing the line and too much information! Effective Nov. 1, 2018 Cal. Rule of Professional Conduct 1.2.1.
The issue is if a lawyer knowingly choses a form, that is outdated, because he likes that it contains a clause beneficial to the client, but that clause has been made unenforceable (i.e. illegal) due to a statute…
Trump’s Executive Order is that Jews are a “nationality” so Title VI can be applied to protect Jews from discrimination
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was clearly extended to protect Jews as “a nationality”. However, while thousands of year ago that may be a true statement, perhaps as early as King Solomon’s time, Jews have lived in other nations. Today, and for hundres, if not over two thousand years, Jews do…
The U.S. Supreme Court held that “Jews are not white” — Oy vey!
Does this Federal Court’s ruling mean that Jews are “not white”? Shaare Tefila Congregation v. Cobb, 481 U.S. 615 (1987)
The U.S. Supreme Court held in a case where a synagogue was painted with anti-Semitic slogans and symbols, a lawsuit was filed in Federal District Court, alleging that the desecration violated 42 U.S.C. § 1982.…
Top 10 Attorney Secrets for Settling Cases
- Mediate cases early, e.g. within the first few months of litigation! It behooves all parties to settle the case BEFORE the attorney’s and clients ascertain the facts or law supporting or detracting from their case. This sounds heretical, but most lawyers are lazy and do not begin to research their case until before
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I really like this guy’s blog. Especially this post: Click here: Ten ways to make yourself look foolish!
Should I use the CAR or AIR Form Agreement to Purchase Commercial Real Estate ?
Should I use the CAR or AIR Form Agreement to Purchase Commercial Real Estate ?
Here is this article as a pdf with the actual provisions discussed. Click here: AIR vs. CAR Real Estate Purchase Forms which to use
Most (90%+) of California realtors use either AIR CRE Standard Offer, Agreement And Escrow Instructions…
Best Google University School of Law Website for Self Help
The best source for those of you insisting on attending Google University School of Law click here: Sacramento Law Library Website
The Sacramento Law Library has an amazing website. The only thing lacking are “attorney secrets”!!!!
What does your Jewish surname mean?
Everyone loves a Jewish lawyer, at least I do! Here is an article about Jewish surnames.
Also see http://www.jewishlawyers.org/