What Are the Grounds for a Cease and Desist?

If someone is doing something to you or your business that is unlawful or harmful, you may have wondered, “What are the grounds for a cease and desist?” Many people have heard of cease and desist letters, and most people know that a cease and desist letter written on attorney letterhead on their behalf is […]

What to Look for When Hiring a Civil Litigation Attorney

Who you choose as your civil litigation attorney can make or break your case. A civil suit is a case that is not criminal in nature. A civil litigation attorney is who you call when you expect to have to go to court. Lawsuits handled by civil litigation attorneys can range from real estate disputes […]

Avoid The Courtroom With Mediation From Lloyd Winter

We all prefer to solve problems on our own. We’d love to resolve conflicts one-on-one, and come to an agreement where both parties leave the negotiating table satisfied. But sometimes things get complicated. Very often this results in a stressful, lengthy court case which becomes a major expenditure for both parties. But sometimes you can […]

Organic Product Labeling Fraud

The California Supreme Court just opened the gates for organic product fraud litigation. In Quesada v. Herb Thyme Farms, Inc. (2015) 62 Cal. 4th 298, where the defendant made misrepresentations to the public by selling non-organic thyme labeled organic, the court considered whether the federal Organic Foods Act (“FOFA”) preempted private plaintiffs from bringing fraud […]

Recovering Your Attorneys’ Fees

Many people assume that if they win their lawsuit, they will recover all of the attorneys’ fees and expenses they incurred in the matter.  Based on this assumption, they may seek out the flashiest and fanciest law firm in town, figuring that the other party will end up footing the bill.  This assumption is false.  […]