ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER If you are a victim of non-payment of a primary payment or reimbursement by a primary plan employer or carrier, you can file a private action against them for damages. Not only do they have to pay, they have to pay twice that amount.  On August 28, 2014, […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER A California Court of Appeal has held that a plaintiff can recover only a maximum of $500 against a skilled nursing facility in an elder abuse case with Health and Safety Code Section 1430(b) violations. The number of rights violated and the number of times the violation occurred […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Annuities usually are not a good idea for senior citizens. The length of time in an annuity policy tends to vest after the expected lifespan of a senior citizen. Especially for senior citizens in poor health, an annuity may result in a loss of money instead of gain. […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER On Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the New York University School of Law, Attorney General Holder proposed an increase in rewards to Wall Street whistleblowers who report financial fraud. His proposal involved providing incentives for witness cooperation in the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act (FIRREA) to […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER In just over a month, Daisy Yolanda Ramirez will appear for sentencing on multiple criminal charges. The charges stem from calls received by Monterey fire and police, to assist a senior client under the care of the forty-two year old caregiver. An investigation discovered that the elder under […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER On August 12, 2014, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released its latest amendments to the IRS whistleblower program. The goal of the changes is twofold: increase participation in the program, and improve returns to the United States Treasury. To that end, one of the very first changes was […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER One of the major problems with convalescent homes in 21st century California is the absence of an objective rating system to help guide consumers. For those who have loved ones who are repeatedly asking to know what day it is, or to repeat your name for the tenth […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER According to a recent MetLife study, the 21st century cost of financial elder abuse approaches a staggering figure: $2.9 billion each year. With recent trends indicating a meteoric rise in the incidence of elder abuse in the United States, perhaps the only silver lining to this sad sad […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER On July 14, 2014, the United States House of Representatives voted to pass the All Circuit Review Extension Act. The bill extended the filing window under the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012 (“WPEA”). Now, thanks to Congress, federal employees who seek to blow the whistle have five […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Annuities are popular among the elderly because they are seen as a low risk, safe investment. Some are willing to forego maximum yields for security, though they understand a long term interest rate will always be lower than a short term one. There are several drawbacks however that […]