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Gary Lincenberg Comments on Allegations of Herbalife Pyramid Scheme in Los Angeles Business Journal
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Principal Gary Lincenberg was quoted in the article, “Heavyweights in Final Rounds of Herbalife Fight” published by the Los Angeles Business Journal discussing whether Herbalife, the multi-level marketer …
Bird Marella Principal Peter Shakow discussed one of the biggest Ponzi schemes ever alleged by authorities in Los Angeles in the article, “Regulators Allege Huge Fund Fraud” published …
U.K. Proposes to Jail Doctors for “Willful Negligence” – Outcry Ensues (But It’s Already the Law in California)
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According to various media sources including Time Magazine, after a scandal showing terrible care at a U.K. hospital, the British government is proposing a law that would provide …
Two Items About Nursing Homes – $48m and Cameras
Publications
First, a large settlement ($48 million) from a nursing home operator on allegations that they non-necessary services and services not rendered. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office: The …
I am pleased to announce that I will be speaking in an upcoming Strafford live webinar, “Prescription Audits: When the DEA or AG Come Knocking” scheduled for Thursday, …
I forgot to mention a funny moment from the Workers Comp SB 863 hearing in front of Judge Wu. Counsel for the plaintiffs was arguing that the exempt …
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According to the Dallas Morning Articles: A former Texas prosecutor charged over a wrongful murder conviction agreed to a 10-day jail sentence Friday, accepting the punishment in front …
On November 4, Central District of California Judge George Wu indicated that he is inclined to enjoin the workers compensation lien activation fee contained in California’s SB 863. …
Bird Marella Wins 2013 Diversity Award
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The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has selected Bird Marella to receive the 2013 NAPABA Law Firm Diversity Award. The award recognizes that the Firm has affirmatively, consistently, and …
Ronald J. Nessim Authors Article Weighing Pros and Cons of Asserting Your Fifth Amendment Right in California Lawyer
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Bird Marella Principal Ronald J. Nessim authored the article, “Taking the Fifth” published by California Lawyer discussing the advantages and disadvantages of asserting the Fifth Amendment privilege against …
Principal Gary Lincenberg was featured in the article, “Trade Secret Pirates and IP Thieves Cost the U.S. Billions” published by Inside Counsel discussing the challenges U.S. companies face …
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