A now-former actor in California is making serious headlines after being convicted of conducting the largest Ponzi scheme in Hollywood history. The $650 million scam involves stolen retirement money, streaming services such as Netflix and HBO, and the eventual 20-year sentence of Zachary Horowitz. This has not come without controversy, however, as Horowitz is cited […]
California has seen its fair share of white collar crime accusations. While some of these accusations are certainly true, there are plenty that are unequivocally false. Oftentimes, the very entities that accuse others of scheming for their own personal gain do this themselves by seeking financial compensation for a crime that has not even been […]
There are four reasons why a person might take a restraining order out on someone else. The reason must be petitioned to a California court for a restraining order to be issued. Restraining the behavior of another person must be based on the safety and security of the petitioner. They may be issued on an […]
One of the most prominent companies for videogame development and competition, Activision Blizzard, has been sued in a civil lawsuit by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). The suit spells out allegations against the gaming giant claiming that it “fostered a sexist culture”. The accusations by the state of California are extensive […]
The executive director for SEIU California, Alma Hernandez, resigned on October 4 after being charged with embezzlement and tax fraud. SEIU California is the state’s largest labor union. Hernandez’s husband, Jose Moscoso, was also charged. She had been a member of the union’s leadership since 2016. If you are being investigated or have been charged […]
A school is a place where parents can feel at ease knowing that their children are being cared for by responsible adults. Likewise, teachers and faculty have a priority to ensure that their students are in good hands. However, there are grounds to sue if an issue arises because of a school’s negligent actions. At […]
The American legal system can seem complicated. Federal and state courts are set up in different ways to serve specific legal needs. Clarifying the differences between how state and federal courts handle cases can help unravel confusion when someone is facing federal, or state charges and the process laid out in front of them. If […]
White-collar crimes are rampant across the United States – especially California. According to Statista, the Golden State lost more money to white-collar crime than any other state in the US, losing just over $400 million to fraud in the year 2020. This nearly doubled the next most affected state, Texas, which suffered $203.5 million in […]
Civil litigation can be very complex. It is important to know how to go through the court system and what is necessary to have a successful suit in the civil courts. Having a Los Angeles civil litigation attorney by your side will help alleviate the stress during this process. The attorneys at Okabe & Haushalter […]
Give the people want they want. Okabe & Haushalter in Los Angeles is notorious for advocating fiercely for their clients. In the land of law and order, a criminal defense attorney is your key to fighting a system rigged to convict the guilty with lengthy sentences that don’t necessarily match the crime. Newly elected District […]
When the pandemic first hit and businesses across the country were forced to shut their doors Congress acted quickly to provide relief for businesses and their employees. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed in March of 2020 and authorized billions of dollars in forgivable loans to help small businesses via […]
Being sexually abused as a child can result in trauma and emotional suffering that manifests itself long after a child becomes an adult. There are a number of reasons that child sexual abuse victims don’t come forward sometimes until years after their experience. As states begin to recognize the difficulties victims have when confronting their […]