Attorneys can stipulate to many things, but not to override law. Only a judge can validate agreements that alter statutory or constitutional requirements. The 5th and 14th Amendments guarantee due process: no person can be deprived of rights without it. When a deposition officer asks parties to “stipulate” to a remote oath, that shortcut risks invalidating the entire proceeding.
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When “Bad Faith” Smells Like Strategy – The Quiet Shift in California’s Homeowners Insurance Market
In recent months, a disturbing trend has begun to surface in California’s already fragile homeowners insurance landscape. While much of the media coverage has focused on major insurers exiting the state or pausing new policies altogether, there’s a more subtle — and arguably more troubling — phenomenon at play: insurance companies that continue to operateContinue reading “When “Bad Faith” Smells Like Strategy – The Quiet Shift in California’s Homeowners Insurance Market”
The High Cost of Essential Services: What a $13,000 Ambulance Ride and Expensive Court Reporters Have in Common
A San Francisco runner was shocked by a $13,000 ambulance bill for a short hospital transfer—just one example of skyrocketing costs in essential services. Similarly, California court reporters face criticism for high fees, raising concerns about accessibility in the legal system. Both cases highlight systemic issues of transparency, regulation, and affordability, underscoring the urgent need for reform in service-based industries.
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