Family court

People’s California Responds to False Allegations by Sabas Carillo, CEO of Blüm Holdings; Denounces Publication of Minor Children’s Names and Inappropriate Business Tactics

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The sale’s total value was assessed at approximately $80M, but to date, Blüm has failed to deliver on approximately $50M of this value.

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  • The sale’s total value was assessed at approximately $80M, but to date, Blüm has failed to deliver on approximately $50M of this value.
  • At the time of sale, Blüm paid People’s California for a portion of the assets with 40M shares of Unrivaled stock, valued at $16M.
  • Unrivaled’s staggering decline coincides with the appointment of Sabas Carillo as CEO on August 12, 2022.
  • This is a cautionary tale for all those that do business with Sabas Carillo and Blüm, for whom nothing appears to be off limits.

Judicial Leaders Praise Federal Bill to Protect State Judges

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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WILLIAMSBURG, Va., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National court leaders, including the National Center for State Courts, praised the introduction of new legislation in the United States Congress designed to help state courts address escalating threats of violence against judges, court staff, and the public.

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  • WILLIAMSBURG, Va., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National court leaders, including the National Center for State Courts, praised the introduction of new legislation in the United States Congress designed to help state courts address escalating threats of violence against judges, court staff, and the public.
  • The legislation comes on the heels of a surge in both threats and actual acts of violence against judges across America.
  • "In just the last several years, we have seen sitting state court judges, retired judges and family members threatened, assaulted, and even killed by disgruntled people," said Greg Sattizahn, president of the Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA).
  • The bill will establish a State Judicial Threat Intelligence and Resource Center to provide technical assistance, training, and monitoring of threats for state and local judges and court personnel; provide physical security assessments; and coordinate research to identify, examine, and advance best practices around court security.

Signature Resolution Welcomes Hon. Patricia Garcia (Ret.) to Panel of Neutrals

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution, a leader in alternative dispute resolution, is pleased to announce the addition of Hon. Patricia Garcia (Ret.) to its panel of neutrals. With a career spanning over three decades, Judge Garcia brings a wealth of experience and expertise in complex family law matters to the firm following her distinguished 24-year tenure on the San Diego Superior Court bench.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution , a leader in alternative dispute resolution, is pleased to announce the addition of Hon.
  • "We're excited to have Judge Garcia join our team at Signature Resolution.
  • "I am honored to continue this legacy at Signature Resolution, employing a blend of legal expertise and psychological insight to guide families toward harmony and resolution.
  • In her new capacity at Signature Resolution, Judge Garcia will leverage her extensive knowledge of psychology, family dynamics, and judicial problem-solving to advocate for mediation and foster positive outcomes.

Signature Resolution Welcomes Hon. Harry L. Powazek (Ret.) to Panel of Neutrals

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution, a leader in alternative dispute resolution, is pleased to announce the addition of Hon. Harry L. Powazek (Ret.) to its panel of neutrals. Judge Powazek, who has spent nearly three decades on the San Diego Superior Court bench, brings a wealth of experience and expertise in family law and probate, further elevating the firm's commitment to excellence in dispute resolution.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution , a leader in alternative dispute resolution, is pleased to announce the addition of Hon.
  • "While the bench holds a special place in my heart, I am excited to contribute to conflict resolution in this new capacity.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Judge Powazek to Signature Resolution," said Dario Higuchi, Signature Resolution founding partner and managing member.
  • He continues to balance excellence with compassion in the legal field at Signature Resolution.

Burns & Levinson Elects Four Attorneys to Partnership

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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BOSTON, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson LLP has elected four attorneys – Kelly Kirby Ballentine , Michael DeIulis , Andrea Nelson , and Gregory Paonessa – to the firm's partnership effective January 1.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson LLP has elected four attorneys – Kelly Kirby Ballentine , Michael DeIulis , Andrea Nelson , and Gregory Paonessa – to the firm's partnership effective January 1.
  • "We are proud to elevate these four talented attorneys to partners at our firm and look forward to their continued leadership and contributions," said Paul Mastrocola, managing partner of Burns & Levinson.
  • "This is a major achievement for every lawyer and we celebrate their many accomplishments that have brought them to this important milestone."
  • Kelly Ballentine focuses her practice on business litigation, employment-related counseling and disputes, and insurance coverage disputes across a wide range of industries.

Representative complaints update

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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Published: 13 December 2023

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Published: 13 December 2023
The OAIC has received multiple representative complaints following the major data breaches.
As at the date of publication, the Australian Information Commissioner (
AIC) has accepted two representative complaints; one against Medibank Private Limited in respect of its October 2022 data breach, the other against Singtel Optus Pty Limited in respect of its September 2022 data breach.

What is a representative complaint?

  • To make a valid representative complaint the requirements of sections 36 and 38 of the Privacy Act must be met.
  • This means that information gathered in the Medibank Commissioner-initiated investigation will be used for the purposes of the Medibank representative complaint.
  • Similarly, information gathered in the Optus CII will be used for the purposes of the Optus representative complaint.

Current court proceedings in respect of the representative complaints

Moore, Schulman & Moore's Founding Partners are Recognized for Their Integrity and Legal Expertise

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Some of the most respected entities that gauge integrity and legal acumen recognize the founding partners of Moore, Schulman & Moore, APC. The Southern California Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) announces it is adding experienced attorney Erik Moore to its selective ranks of less than 90 active fellows.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Some of the most respected entities that gauge integrity and legal acumen recognize the founding partners of Moore, Schulman & Moore, APC .
  • To become a fellow, attorneys must also demonstrate leadership in their family law community and be a California Certified Family Law Specialist.
  • "Becoming a fellow with some of the most respected people in our legal community is an extraordinary honor," says Moore, Schulman & Moore Founding Partner Erik Moore.
  • Only attorneys with the highest ethical standards, in depth legal expertise and communication skills are given this designation.

Seven Burns & Levinson Attorneys Named 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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BOSTON, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson attorneys – Ronald Barriere , Timothy Conlon , Elizabeth Cowley , Lisa Cukier , Andrea Dunbar , Francine Gardikas , and Robin Lynch Nardone have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson attorneys – Ronald Barriere , Timothy Conlon , Elizabeth Cowley , Lisa Cukier , Andrea Dunbar , Francine Gardikas , and Robin Lynch Nardone have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers.
  • Ron Barriere is a partner in the firm's Divorce & Family Law Group, where he represents clients in all aspects of divorce and family law.
  • She has been named to Boston Magazine's Top Lawyers list for Family Law (2022), a Top Woman of Law by Mass Lawyers Weekly (2021), and Best Lawyers in America for Family Law (2016-2023), among many other awards.
  • Gardikas has been named to Boston Magazine's Top Lawyers list for Family Law (2022) and Best Lawyers in America for Family Law (2020-2023).

Washington Post Columnist Kathleen Parker Hosts a Podcast on Cannabis Legislation in South Carolina

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning Washington Post journalist Kathleen Parker speaks with South Carolina Senator Tom Davis, attorney Margaret Ann “Muffy” Kneece and Gary Hess, founder and executive director of the Veterans Alliance for Holistic Alternatives, about cannabis legislation in South Carolina on the College of Charleston podcast, "Speaking of … College of Charleston".

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  • Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning Washington Post journalist Kathleen Parker speaks with South Carolina Senator Tom Davis, attorney Margaret Ann “Muffy” Kneece and Gary Hess, founder and executive director of the Veterans Alliance for Holistic Alternatives, about cannabis legislation in South Carolina on the College of Charleston podcast, "Speaking of … College of Charleston".
  • “Parker writes with grace, wit and style and is always prescient, prophetic, ahead of the curve.” – Doug Marlette, Political cartoonist and author (1949-2007)
    Parker divides her time between Washington, D.C., and South Carolina – and points beyond.
  • Senator Tom Davis has lived in Beaufort, South Carolina, since 1985, practicing law at the firm of Harvey & Battey, P.A.
  • In 1992 Margaret Ann “Muffy” Kneece received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Carolina with a major in history.

Analysis of a Decade of Israeli Judicial Decisions Related to Data Protection (2012-2022)

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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