Federal courts around the nation are nearing the last bit of reserve funds set aside in case of a government shutdown. Now they risk seeing more and more proceedings come to a grinding halt. Although criminal cases will continue to be administered in accordance to the principle of speedy trials, civil cases will begin seeing…
The struggling city of Stockton has made headway into its climb out of financial despair. The city council has agreed to move forward with a plan that allows Stockton to adjust its outstanding debts while striking deals with its largest creditors–a number of bond insurers. These very bond insurers were the strongest voice in opposition…
Although the U.S. Bankruptcy courts have managed to keep their doors open through the initial stages of the Government shutdown, questions remain as to how long they can function with sharp reductions in funding. Reuters reports that Federal courts will rely on filing fees and other appropriations to pay normal wages to employees, but after…
1. Credit Card Debts Credit card debt is one of the most common types of debt carried by Americans today, and it is often a primary reason for filing bankruptcy. Absent fraud, credit card debt can generally be discharged (i.e. eliminated) in bankruptcy. 2. Medical Bills Medical bills are another primary reason for filing bankruptcy…
Bankruptcy is not instituted solely for individuals and businesses. As Northern Californians know too well, there are circumstances in which cities may also file for bankruptcy. In July 2013, Detroit filed its petition for bankruptcy—the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. When a city files for bankruptcy, the adverse effects on its citizens are sometimes…
We previously posted about the California High Speed Rail Authority’s (“CHSRA”) intention to break ground this July, but with summer almost gone, rail officials are finally admitting it will be a “few months” before construction begins. The recent delay has been attributed to, among other things, a ruling last month from Sacramento County Judge Michael…
On June 5, 2013, the court ordered Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) to pay $278,825.25 to reimburse our client, the property owner, for the amount he had to spend on attorney’s and expert’s fees. The court found that SAFCA had been unreasonable in making a final settlement offer, while our client’s attempt to settle…
DNLC is pleased to announce that on February 5, 2013 after a 10 day trial the jury reached a verdict in at 98% of the owner’s expert’s opinion of just compensation. In the eminent domain case, filed by Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency, the expert for our client testified that the total amount of just…
The Sacramento Bee is reporting, on March 18, 2013, the El Dorado County’s Transportation Division will host a public meeting concerning the Diamond Springs Parkway Project. Altogether, the plans for the project call for a divided parkway connecting Missouri Flat to Highway 49. The Bee reports that completion of the first phase is scheduled for…
The Joint Powers Authority (JPA), an organization formed in 2006 by Elk Grove, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, and El Dorado and Sacramento Counties, is hitting a critical stage of the planning process to build the Capital SouthEast Connector. What is described as the largest road project the Sacramento region has seen in decades, the Connector is currently…
