Volume 26| September 2, 2022

In This Issue:

National Suicide Prevention Month, Labor Day, Patriot Day, & Fall Equinox
Governor Newsom Announces Historic Supreme Court Nominations
5 Things You Need to Know as You Prepare for Mediation in Your Family Law Case Read More
Your Dissolution and the Importance of an Accurate Schedule of Assets and Debts Read More
What Are Interrogatories? Read More

No matter what, you are are loved, and you are not alone.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) strives to ensure that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can also text NAMI to 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis Text Line.

Monday, September 5 is Labor Day

Created by the American labor movement in the late 19th century, Labor Day pays tribute to the hard work and contributions of American workers.

Patriot Day: A Day to Remember

On September 11, we remember all those who were victimized, injured, and lost in the September 11, 2001 (9/11) terrorist attacks. 2,977 people were killed, and nearly 25,000 were injured during the horrific attack.

Fall Equinox is on September 22

The fall equinox, also known as the autumnal equinox, marks the first day of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. Starting on Thursday, September 22 at 9:04 pm, the days will begin to shorten and nightfall will start to arrive earlier.

Governor Newsom Announces Historic Supreme Court Nominations

Published: Aug 10, 2022

Governor nominates Justice Patricia Guerrero to serve as the next California Chief Justice, selects Judge Kelli Evans to serve on California Supreme Court

On August 10, 2022, Governor Newsom announced his nomination of Supreme Court Associate Judge Patricia Guerrero to serve as California's next Chief Justice. Justice Guerrero is a first-generation Californian and was the first Latina to serve on the California Supreme Court. Governor Newsom anticipates that her understanding of the real-world impacts of the Court's decisions in the lives of everyday Californians will make her a strong voice for justice and equality. If confirmed, Justice Guerrero will be the first Latina to serve as California's Chief Justice!

Governor Newsom also announced his plans to appoint Alameda County Superior Court Judge Kelli Evans to serve as an Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court. Judge Evans was raised by her grandmother in public housing and has always been passionate about expanding justice and opportunity for everyone, especially vulnerable and disenfranchised communities. Justice Evans' broad experience throughout the non-profit, private, and public sectors, in addition to her role as Governor Newsom’s lead attorney, make her well-suited to ensure equal justice for all Californians.

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5 Things You Need to Know as You Prepare for Mediation in Your Family Law Case

Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that parties often use to resolve their lawsuits. Although courts differ as to how they use mediation in family law cases, it can be an effective means for parties to reach an agreement, especially when it comes to conflicts about their children. The mediation process gives parents the chance to work out a parenting agreement instead of being subject to an order of the court. Read More

Your Dissolution and the Importance of an Accurate Schedule of Assets and Debts

In almost every California dissolution case, both parties must make certain financial disclosures on standardized court forms. One of these forms is the Schedule of Assets and Debts, on which you must provide detailed information about your assets and debts. Providing accurate information on this form is critical, as failing to do so could subject you to sanctions by the court. As a result, you should consult a family attorney from Evans Kingsbury LLP to assist you in completing these and other required disclosures in your dissolution case. Read More

What Are Interrogatories?

Parties in civil lawsuits exchange information through a formal legal process known as “discovery.” The lawyers for each party use different discovery techniques, including interrogatories, to access the evidence that each party intends to use at trial. Discovery also allows all parties to get all the information they need to prepare for trial and avoid surprises. Read More

Arbitration: Department of Fair Employment and Housing claim not subject to arbitration agreement.

An employee signed an arbitration agreement with his employer, Cisco. Subsequently, the employee filed a discrimination claim with the Department. After investigation, the Department brought suit against Cisco. Cisco contended the Department’s claim must be arbitrated pursuant to the agreement between Cisco and its employee. The Court held the Department was not a party to the arbitration agreement and therefore its claim was not subject to

arbitration.

Dept. of Fair Employment and Housing v. Cisco Systems, Inc., 2022 WL 3136003

Docket: H048910 (Sixth Appellate District)

Opinion Date: August 5, 2022