ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER A January decision by the Supreme Court, in which the court ruled in favor of whistleblower and former federal air marshal Robert MacLean, has implications for other whistleblower cases, say California whistleblower attorneys. This case could set a major precedent affecting sources. The decision also reinforces whistleblowers’ protection […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER California assemblyman Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) has introduced a bill that would establish more rigorous oversight and transparency for nursing homes. California elder abuse attorneys say that the bill, if passed, could help prevent elder and nursing home abuse. The bill, Bill 927, aims to prevent individuals and companies […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER California annuity fraud attorneys are investigating potential claims against Aviva Life Insurance Company: Aviva USA/Athene USA, Aviva Life and Annuity Company related to the sale of deferred annuities. Deferred annuities, or fixed annuities, are types of long-term investments that often prohibit or preclude withdrawals for at least 10-20 […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER North American Health Care, which is based out of California and operates 35 nursing homes throughout the Western United States, has filed for bankruptcy protection. More than 15 elder abuse lawsuits have been filed against the chain since 2013. Sonoma County elder abuse lawyers and other plaintiffs’ attorneys […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER According to Alameda County qui tam/false claim lawyers, 2014 was a record-breaking year for whistleblower claims filed under the False Claims and Dodd-Frank Acts. More than $6 billion was recovered by the Department of Justice through qui tam/false claims suits in 2014, up from $3.8 billion in 2013. […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER More than a half-dozen whistleblowers nationwide have recently filed qui tam/false claim lawsuits alleging systematic over-billing by Medicare Advantage plans, according to San Francisco based qui tam/fraudulent claim lawyers. Medicare Advantage allows the government to pay different amounts for senior care based on each patient’s risk score. It […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Alameda County elder abuse lawyers warn that five million Americans are affected by elder abuse each year. By 2050, 20% of the U.S. population will be persons age 65 or older. This means that there is a high likelihood that you or someone close to you may suffer […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER According to Marin County elder abuse lawyers, elder abuse is a growing problem, and this vulnerable class of people needs help now. The needs of the elderly population match its rapid growth. Persons age 65 and up will continue to require assistance. This assistance must come from attorneys, […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Under California law, elder abuse can be both criminal and civil. According to the National Committee for Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA), elder abuse is an act or omission that results in harm or potential harm to the health or welfare of a person age 65 or older. […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER It is highly common for an elderly person to obtain a power of attorney. According to the American Bar Association, a Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document where the principal authorizes an agent to act on the principal’s behalf. The authority of the agent ends either […]