Outlined in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, banks were not only handed money to distribute to small businesses in need of financial assistance, but to compensate agents who assisted business owners in filing their PPP applications.
If you are an agent who worked to file these applications, but has not yet received proper compensation, learn more about how we can assist you: https://www.mccunewright.com/commercial-litigation/unpaid-agent-fees-lenders-owe-cpas/
When a pedestrian is involved in an accident with a vehicle or due to an unforeseen danger on a road or walkway, serious physical complications can follow, resulting in high medical bills and pain and suffering that can last years.
If you have a pedestrian accident claim, learn more about how we can help you recover the compensation you deserve: https://www.mccunewright.com/personal-injury/pedestrian-accidents/
Did you know it is possible to successfully win a lawsuit in California for emotional damages, whether or not a physical injury has also occurred?
Learn more: https://www.mccunewright.com/blog/2017/november/can-i-file-a-lawsuit-for-emotional-damages-in-ca/
Today we remember all those lost on 9/11 and honor our heroes who acted courageously and selflessly.
Did you know our team has significant experience fighting Fortune 500 companies?
Here are some of the Fortune 500 companies we've successfully fought against:
- Bank of America
- Citibank
- General Motors
- Hyundai
- Kia
- Toyota
- Wells Fargo
Learn more here: https://www.mccunewright.com/class-actions/
Labor Day is a day that celebrates workers and their rights in the western world. In more recent times, it is also a day that marks the unofficial end of summer and transition to autumn.
MWA would like to wish you a happy and safe Labor Day!
MWA’s Joseph Richardson, partner and lead attorney of the Racial and Economic Justice Practice, calls to anyone willing to navigate the difficult conversations needed to advance justice for all. Watch the video here: https://mccunewright.com/videos/joseph-richardson/this-is-justice-pre-roll/
If a family member has died as a result of another’s negligence – a collision, workplace accident, violent act, or some other tragic event – we encourage you to reach out to us. Work with one of our experienced and compassionate attorneys to bring forward a wrongful death claim and recover the financial losses stemming from your loved one’s untimely passing.
Read more about your legal options when pursuing a wrongful death case: https://www.mccunewright.com/personal-injury/wrongful-death/
Please join us in welcoming Associate Sandy Gonzalez, who has joined MWA to focus on Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, and our new practice area, Writs, Motions, & Appeals. Prior to joining MWA, Sandy worked as a defense attorney in the areas of medical malpractice, elder and dependent adult abuse, and complex litigation, including mass torts. Welcome, Sandy!
We are excited to announce the start of our new practice group, Writs, Motions, & Appeals. Led by Partner Steven A. Haskins, MWA will co-counsel with law firms in need of specialized appellate and law and motion support.
Read our press release to learn more: https://mccunewright.com/blog/2020/09/mwa-adds-new-practice-group-writs-motions-appeals/
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MWA Adds New Practice Group: Writs, Motions, & Appeals
MWA Partner Michele Vercoski will speak during the ABTL’s Lunchtime MCLE Program this Thursday. The panel will discuss challenges and opportunities presented with virtual oral arguments at the appellate court level.
Please join us in welcoming Associate Catherine Roe, who has joined MWA as a civil litigation attorney to specialize in product liability, personal injury, wrongful death, and medical product failure, including mass torts. She previously worked in-house as associate legal counsel for an Orange County-based company, and also volunteered her time to operate as a volunteer counselor to advise low-income clients on employment and COVID-19-related matters. Welcome, Catherine!
MWA Partner Michele Vercoski will speak during the American Bar Association's Class Actions National (Virtual) Institute this Thursday. The panel will involve a mock class-action mediation and discuss the keys to success.
Register here: https://www.americanbar.org/events-cle/mtg/web/398561668/
While support for minority-owned businesses is growing all across the country, the federal government still has issues supporting them. Unfortunately, many minority-owned businesses were denied a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.
If you run a minority-owned business and were denied PPP funding, we can assist you: https://mccunewright.com/practice-areas/class-actions/financial-services/minority-owned-businesses/
Elderly financial abuse occurs far too often.
Learn about elderly financial abuse and what you can do if you or a loved one is experiencing it: https://mccunewright.com/practice-areas/nursing-home-elder-abuse/elder-abuse/financial-abuse/
Thank you, Veterans, for your sacrifice and service. Happy Veterans Day from all of us at MWA.
Winter driving may seem easy enough until you’ve tried it yourself. Unfortunately, too many drivers aren’t as concerned about preparing themselves for the dangers of snowy or icy drives and weather is no excuse for negligent behavior on the road.
If you're wondering how you can prepare for winter driving, read this: https://mccunewright.com/blog/2021/01/safe-driving-winter/
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Safe Driving on Winter Roads - McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP
You're invited to participate alongside our Racial & Economic Justice Managing Partner Joe L. Richardson as he addresses the City of Redlands Human Relations Commission this Monday, February 8, 2021 at 6:30 pm!
Joe will be sharing tools that we can all use to build bridges, rather than walls, toward justice goals in our lives and for our communities. Open to the public!
RSVP for the Zoom discussion here: http://redlandshrczoom.link/meeting
Owning a business of one’s own is a common goal for ambitious go-getters across America. Whether you’re starting a business from scratch or buying into an already successful brand, becoming an owner-operator is an admirable decision with high risk and high reward.
Unfortunately, some would-be entrepreneurs are finding it difficult to navigate the world of business ownership due to the color of their skin. For several black McDonald’s franchisees, McDonald’s allegedly deliberately set up the system to restrict success or remove that possibility entirely.
Learn More: https://mccunewright.com/blog/2021/01/black-mcdonalds-franchisees-may-face-systemic-barriers-to-success/
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Justice for Black McDonald's Franchisees - McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP
You already know to wear a mask if you're heading into the courthouse, but what other adjustments are the courts making to operate through COVID-19?
https://mccunewright.com/blog/2021/02/what-to-expect-during-a-covid-19-court-trial/
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Court Changes During COVID-19 - McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP
When two or more individuals enter into an agreement to run a for-profit business together, they agree to act in an honest and trusted manner.
If a partner knowingly misrepresents him or herself, supplies inaccurate information, or uses money for personal gain rather than business purposes, they have committed fraud and can be subject to legal action.
Learn your legal options if you suspect a partner has committed fraud: https://mccunewright.com/blog/2019/02/can-i-sue-my-business-partner-for-fraud/
Abusive, deceptive, false, and fraudulent business practices can be hard to identify, and even harder to reconcile. MWA offers a scrupulous approach to handling all manners of unfair and deceptive practices (UDAP) litigation, ensuring your consumer rights are protected at every juncture.
Learn more: https://mccunewright.com/practice-areas/government-unfair-deceptive-acts-practices-civil-penalties/