[COLUMN] Get out of debt now safely and legally
ARE you sick and tired of being in debt and having bad credit? Do you want to start over but simply don’t know where to begin? Is filing bankruptcy an…
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[COLUMN] Is it time to update your California revocable trust?
IT is a good idea to review your existing revocable trust if the terms and provisions are still current. A revocable living trust is a cornerstone of a comprehensive estate…
[COLUMN] Junk fees are illegal in California
A lot of attention has been focused on so-called “junk fees,” hidden fees that often take consumers by surprise in the final stages of a transaction. A new law from…
TRADE, TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT FORUM
A forum featuring Philippine officials tool place at Kumu LA Studios on Friday, January 5, part of the 2024 CES Business Mission. Photo above shows speakers at the forum (from…
Culinary Union celebrates historic union for 7K hospitality workers in Nevada
Las Vegas – Culinary Union was proud to mark the historic and hard-fought union contracts won for over 40,000 hospitality workers in Las Vegas by hosting a celebration with Vice-President…
How providing race and ethnicity data helps all customers
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada We are continuously working to better understand how Social Security’s programs serve the public. Collecting race and ethnicity data for…
New year, new weight loss scams
SCAMMERS follow the headlines — and the seasons. As the new year rolls around, we’re sure to hear lots of “new year, new you” advertising around health and fitness products….
[COLUMN] Tax problems? Don’t let the IRS ruin your life!
IS the government after you for unpaid IRS taxes that you cannot afford to pay? Do you get sick to your stomach not knowing what the government will do next to…
MegaMix Expo 2024: The San Gabriel Valley’s Biggest B2B event yet unites 27 top chambers of commerce and business associations
Arcadia – On February 8th, 2024, the highly anticipated MegaMix Business Expo will launch, promising to be the San Gabriel Valley region’s largest B2B event yet. This groundbreaking expo is made…
[COLUMN] Divorce mediation as an option prior to pursuing litigation
IF the divorcing parties are both reasonable in their expectations in resolving their family law case and if they don’t think involving lawyers in their divorce case early on would be…
[COLUMN] Tax problems? Don’t let The IRS ruin your life!
IS the government after you for unpaid IRS taxes that you cannot afford to pay? Do you get sick to your stomach not knowing what the government will do next…
MMZ Law: Your legacy protected
FOR the Filipino community, family is one of the most important things. The generations past, present, and future are what marks the legacy of every Filipino, whether they are here…
[COLUMN] Wage increases and new laws benefitting employees for 2024
THIS coming year offers new legislation that are beneficial to working men and women in California. Minimum wage increase Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum wage in California will increase…
[COLUMN] Divorce mediation as an option prior to pursuing litigation
IF the divorcing parties are both reasonable in their expectations in resolving their family law case and if they don’t think involving lawyers in their divorce case early on would be…
Social Security and scam awareness
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Social Security imposter scams continue to be widespread across the United States. Scammers use targeted, sophisticated tactics to deceive you…
[COLUMN] Who gets to claim the dependency tax exemption in their tax return when parents get divorced?
AS the year end comes near, divorcing parties begin to plan for how they will file their taxes for this year. Consider the common divorce scenario where the divorce judgment…
[COLUMN] Who gets to claim the dependency tax exemption in their tax return when parents get divorced?
AS the year end comes near, divorcing parties begin to plan for how they will file their taxes for this year. Consider the common divorce scenario where the divorce judgment…
[COLUMN] Terminating an employee based on perceived disability may constitute discrimination
Q: I AM a marketing executive with decades of experience. I am very good at my job and was promoted almost 2 years ago to a director position at my…
Happy holidays from Social Security
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada The holiday season often brings us feelings of warmth and joy. At Social Security, we want you to know we…
Keep your money safe from gift card scammers this holiday season
WHAT’S one way to keep your money safe from scammers during the holidays? If you’re in the check-out line buying gift cards, make sure they’re for gifts. Only gifts. Not because someone…
[COLUMN] Divorce mediation as an option prior to pursuing litigation
IF the divorcing parties are both reasonable in their expectations in resolving their family law case and if they don’t think involving lawyers in their divorce case early on would be…
[COLUMN] What to do if you find out that you are not the biological father of the child after you have signed the voluntary declaration of parentage (VDOP)
The famous Michael Jackson song from 1982 called “Billy Jean” lays out the typical parentage situation where a mother accuses a man as being (“the one”) the biological father of…
[COLUMN] $14M jury award for woman fired for taking leave to care for ill husband
A recent jury verdict in Los Angeles Superior Court provides a strong reminder employment laws in California provide strong protections for workers who must go on a leave of absence…
DOT breaches industry targets for 2023; Frasco bullish on country’s continued tourism transformation under Marcos administration in 2024
The Department of Tourism (DOT) expressed bullishness on the continual transformation of Philippine tourism under the Marcos administration in the succeeding years, as it successfully breached its year-end targets and…
[COLUMN] $3 million jury award for caregiver misclassified as independent contractor
Camile Almada worked as a caregiver for elderly clients assigned to her by her employer, Heaven Heights. However, Ms. Almada was treated and paid as an independent contractor, which meant…
Mangio takes helm of PCCI, vows to strengthen chamber under her leadership
MANILA – The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has elected Consul Enunina “Nina” Mangio as the new president of the country’s most prominent business organization. Mangio, owner of…
[COLUMN] How to obtain custody and visitation rights for unmarried dads
Establishing parentage rights for Moms is a lot easier than establishing one for unmarried Dads. Moms can establish this by simply showing proof of her having given birth to the…
PHILIPPINE HOTEL OWNERS ASSOCIATION AND LEECHIU PROPERTY CONSULTANTS ESTABLISH GROUNDBREAKING KNOWLEDGE-SHARING ALLIANCE
Makati, December 1, 2023 – The Philippine Hotel Owners Association (PHOA) and Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) have joined forces in an unprecedented collaboration aimed at strengthening the country’s hotel industry….
[COLUMN] How to obtain custody and visitation rights for unmarried dads
Establishing parentage rights for Moms is a lot easier than establishing one for unmarried Dads. Moms can establish this by simply showing proof of her having given birth to the…
[COLUMN] My Filipino accent cost me a promotion: Is that legal?
Q: I am a college graduate in business management from the Philippines who migrated to the United States. I got work as a caregiver at a nursing facility. After a…