A frequent call a general practice attorney or law firm like Janssen Malloy LLP might receive, unfortunately, is from an individual who feels harassed because he or she has been threatened by a neighbor, coworker, or some other relation. The neighbor scenario can be particularly vexing, because all too often a disagreement about a property boundary line, easement, fence, or … Read More
Trying the All-Too-Common Dog Bite Case
In 2009 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studied the incidence rate of dog bites and found that an estimated 4.5 million dog bites that occur annually nationwide result in over 300,000 hospital emergency department (ED) visits. An ED visit following a dog bite is on average about 50% more expensive than for any other reason. A 1932 California law, … Read More
Congratulations and Gratitude in Order for Retiring and New Humboldt County Superior Court Bench Officers
On June 2 current and former Humboldt County Superior Court judges and commissioners, collectively referred to as bench officers, and members of the Bar and local community convened for the enrobing of Judge Gregory Elvine-Kreis. Thanks to court staff, you can view the enrobing ceremony here(link is external). Judge Elvine-Kreis was most recently the Supervising Attorney at the Humboldt County Office … Read More
Jail Custody Death Cases
In May 2012 twenty four year old Nathan Cooper died while in custody in the Cottage Grove (Oregon) Municipal Jail of complications from pneumonia. In April 2015, after almost three years of investigation and litigation, including successfully opposing the City of Cottage Grove’s Motion for Summary Judgment, Janssen Malloy LLP partners Michael Crowley and Megan Yarnall obtained $450,000 for the … Read More
Deadlines in Cannabis-Related Permitting
Since the December 31, 2016 deadline passed, many cannabis farmers have asked what the next deadlines are that may apply to them. A couple of deadlines of which cannabis farmers should be aware: Six months from the date initial application submitted – any entity or individual who applied to Humboldt County Planning for any of the three permit types is … Read More
Criminal Restitution and Insurance in Personal Injury Cases
While representing individuals who have been harmed by the intentional, or in some instances, negligent, criminal conduct of others in personal injury cases in civil suits, Janssen Malloy LLP’s attorneys work to help crime victims and their families secure a criminal restitution order to offset damages that the civil lawsuit alone may not cover. Insurance policy limits, medical expense liens, … Read More
Some of CA’s New 2017 Laws
Amelia Burroughs recently posted about California’s exempt salary increase, which can be read here. Many other new laws went into effect January 1. Here are a few: Drivers are no longer allowed to use wireless electronic devices including phones unless they are mounted to the dashboard or windshield in a manner that does not obstruct the driver’s view. Gun magazines with … Read More
The Final Countdown: Planning Department Accepting Applications Until Friday 12/30 at 4 P.M.
Ever since Humboldt County passed its Commercial Medical Marijuana Land Use Ordinance, establishing a framework for cultivators, manufacturers, testers, dispensaries, distributors, and transporters (whew!) to apply for local land use permits, one date in particular has loomed large: December 31, 2016. Well, New Year’s Eve falls on a Saturday, so make that date December 30, instead. Two weeks from Friday … Read More
Prop 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, and (More) Criminal Justice Reform
In November 2014 California voters enacted a seismic shift in criminal penalties for nonviolent property and drug crimes, Proposition 47. In a few weeks (or already, if one casts her or his ballot by mail), California voters will again decide whether to change the state’s approach to drug policy in a way that realistically pales in comparison to Prop 47 … Read More
Avoid the Affordable Care Act’s (Rising) Tax Penalty – Be Insured!
A key – and controversial – provision of the 2010 Affordable Care Act is the “individual mandate,” which requires that unless you qualify within one of a few, limited exemptions(link is external), you must obtain qualifying health insurance coverage or face paying a fee. In 2016, that fee is the higher of either a) 2.5% of household income or the total … Read More