Uncategorized – Law Offices of Nigel Burns https://www.burnsattorneys.com Family Law Attorney in Los Angeles Sat, 19 Feb 2022 12:41:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3 Retaliatory Eviction: Here Are the Warning Signs https://www.burnsattorneys.com/retaliatory-eviction-here-are-the-warning-signs/ https://www.burnsattorneys.com/retaliatory-eviction-here-are-the-warning-signs/#respond Sat, 19 Feb 2022 12:41:45 +0000 https://www.burnsattorneys.com/?p=3966 There’s never a good time to dispute with your landlord. The last thing you should have to deal with is a retaliatory eviction when you’re down on hard times. Retaliatory evictions are best described as vengeful actions against a tenant for trying to exercise their legal rights. Even the slightest act can offend a landlord

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Lawsuit against Netflix over ‘13 Reasons Why’ Suicide Scene Dismissed https://www.burnsattorneys.com/lawsuit-against-netflix-over-13-reasons-why-suicide-scene-dismissed/ https://www.burnsattorneys.com/lawsuit-against-netflix-over-13-reasons-why-suicide-scene-dismissed/#respond Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:17:00 +0000 https://www.burnsattorneys.com/?p=3920 A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a case against Netflix. The case had been filed by the family of one teenager who allegedly died of suicide after watching the show “13 reasons why”. The judge cited protection of free speech as a basis for her ruling. Pointing to a law that permits the dismissal of

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California Rethinks Funding for Nursing Homes After Death Toll https://www.burnsattorneys.com/california-rethinks-funding-for-nursing-homes-after-death-toll/ https://www.burnsattorneys.com/california-rethinks-funding-for-nursing-homes-after-death-toll/#respond Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:27:42 +0000 https://www.burnsattorneys.com/?p=3910 In California 1 in 8 people have died from COVID-19 in a nursing home. The pandemic has certainly posed some risks for those that depend on a caretaker. According to The Daily Press, approximately 9,400 mothers, fathers, grandparents, aunts and uncles are among the frailest residents affected. In addition to the deaths, there were over

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Why Kids Should Come First Amid Divorce https://www.burnsattorneys.com/why-kids-should-come-first-amid-divorce/ https://www.burnsattorneys.com/why-kids-should-come-first-amid-divorce/#respond Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:12:45 +0000 https://www.burnsattorneys.com/?p=3893 No one marriage is the same. Neither is divorce. But in both cases, the repercussions of a nasty dispute can affect a child. Ye (Kanye West) and Kim Kardashian West have made headlines for several months. Their infamous divorce has been a near spectacle and a relatable experience for most couples throughout the pandemic. Most

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Family of Riverside County Employee Files Wrongful Death for COVID https://www.burnsattorneys.com/family-of-riverside-county-employee-files-wrongful-death-for-covid/ https://www.burnsattorneys.com/family-of-riverside-county-employee-files-wrongful-death-for-covid/#respond Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:17:56 +0000 https://www.burnsattorneys.com/?p=3869 Last year, a Riverside County employee died after contracting COVID-19. They filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the county. While this is uncommon, it isn’t unheard of. According to CBS, victim Michael Haywood worked for Riverside’s flood control district. He suffered from pre-existing medical conditions like diabetes, a respiratory illness, and had been a cancer

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What Does It Mean to Be Immune to Civil Litigation? https://www.burnsattorneys.com/what-does-it-mean-to-be-immune-to-civil-litigation/ https://www.burnsattorneys.com/what-does-it-mean-to-be-immune-to-civil-litigation/#respond Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:46:10 +0000 https://www.burnsattorneys.com/?p=3866 Can you be immune to civil litigation? That is one of many questions to arise after former President Trump’s claim that he could not be sued for what he said or did leading up to the Capitol attack last year. In his understanding, he is protected by presidential immunity. What Is Presidential Immunity? Presidential immunity

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Red Flags of an Emotionally Abusive Partner https://www.burnsattorneys.com/red-flags-of-an-emotionally-abusive-partner/ https://www.burnsattorneys.com/red-flags-of-an-emotionally-abusive-partner/#respond Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:56:27 +0000 https://www.burnsattorneys.com/?p=3796 When you’re in love, you want to overlook your partner’s negative traits, but these early detections of harmful or aggressive behaviors can be a sign that they will become emotionally or even physically abusive down the road. These red flags can be difficult for the average person to identify, but paying attention to these traits

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Can a Surrogate Mother Seek Custody of Her Biological Child? https://www.burnsattorneys.com/can-a-surrogate-mother-seek-custody-of-her-biological-child/ https://www.burnsattorneys.com/can-a-surrogate-mother-seek-custody-of-her-biological-child/#respond Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:12:50 +0000 https://www.burnsattorneys.com/?p=3787 Especially since many couples are waiting until they are in their 30s to start trying for a baby, issues with conception have become more widespread. This is because the female body starts decreasing in fertility starting in the mid-30s, and this only gets worse as time goes on. There are plenty of options if you

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Can I Sue a Restaurant for Food Poisoning? https://www.burnsattorneys.com/can-i-sue-a-restaurant-for-food-poisoning/ https://www.burnsattorneys.com/can-i-sue-a-restaurant-for-food-poisoning/#respond Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:58:33 +0000 https://www.burnsattorneys.com/?p=3753 If you find yourself feeling extremely ill after eating out at a restaurant, you may be wondering if you can sue for financial compensation. Severe food poisoning often requires hospitalization, and mild food poisoning can require time off work. People have come into our office to ask if they can hire a personal injury lawyer

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5 Exotic Pets That Are Legal in California https://www.burnsattorneys.com/5-exotic-pets-that-are-legal-in-california/ https://www.burnsattorneys.com/5-exotic-pets-that-are-legal-in-california/#respond Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:35:23 +0000 https://www.burnsattorneys.com/?p=3737 Something that our civil litigation lawyers know is that the law is complex and up to the interpretation to the judges and juries of the case at hand. At our Los Angeles offices, we get people of all backgrounds walking in saying “I need a civil litigation attorney.” One of the craziest questions our attorneys

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