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Governor Newsom Calls for Immediate Action on Homeless Encampments
In a significant move to address the issue of homelessness, Governor Gavin Newsom has directed California state agencies to take urgent and respectful action in managing encampments across communities (copy of the executive order can be found here). The Governor's...
Conspiracy Allegations Against Mariposa County By Jerry Cox Deemed False, Both Chronologically And Factually
Mariposa, CA - Nearly 12 years after the first notice of violation was issued to Bison Creek Ranch owner Jerry Cox, Mariposa County Counsel responds to recent conspiracy and collusion allegations, claiming they are purely in retaliation for holding Mr. Cox accountable...
California Supreme Court Rules That Claims Brought Under the UCL and/or FAL Are Not Entitled to Jury Trial
Update: The Supreme Court of California issued a ruling that claims under California's Unfair Competition Law and False Advertising Law are not entitled to trial by a jury. By Scott Kalter and Matthew Silver, Attorneys at law The Case: NATIONWIDE BIWEEKLY...
S&W Partners With Orange County-based Food Bank to Increase Donations During Time of Crisis
Known to most as the sleepy, affluent community just south of Los Angeles, Orange County is not typically a location that comes to mind when considering food insecurity. But Silver & Wright LLP, along with the other supporters of Second Harvest Food Bank, which...
Silver & Wright Sponsors League of California Cities to Prioritize Education, Growth in Public Agencies
As part of Silver & Wright’s ongoing commitment to serve public agencies and improve their communities, the firm has continued its Silver-Level sponsorship of the League of California Cities (League), an association of California city officials who work together...
Humboldt County Superior Court Sets New Precedent for Unlimited Civil Cases in Administrative Cite Appeals
By Curtis R. Wright, Founding Partner, Silver & Wright LLP In March 2020, the California Court of Appeal made a ruling that set a new precedent for how administrative citation appeals are treated in California. That ruling arguably contradicts the express language...
Silver & Wright Helps Ensure Rehabilitation of Banning Nuisance Properties Through Uncommon Bankruptcy Defense
The three commercial buildings on West Lincoln Street in Banning, California, were in absolute disrepair. With hundreds of violations of State and local laws between them, the buildings were deteriorating and suffering from fire damage, hazardous electrical wiring,...
Claim Preclusion Doctrine Offers Escape from Repeated Claims
By Scott Kalter Typically, when both the plaintiff and the defendant agree to a settlement, the defendant is released from all claims. The release is intended to put an end to any further litigation. However, on occasion, a plaintiff may attempt to get around this...
Cities Should Utilize New Law to Improve Communities, Address Individuals in Need
By Valerie Escalante Troesh, Esq. and Matthew R. Silver Esq., attorneys at Silver & Wright LLP The Problem It is no secret that California is in the middle of a housing crisis. The median price to buy a house in California was reported at more than $575,000...
Silver & Wright Founding Partner Shares Insight on Substandard Housing
Silver & Wright Founding Partner Matthew Silver offered wisdom and insight on substandard housing at the California Healthy Housing Coalition’s (CHHC) Annual Meeting, Feb. 25-26 in Sacramento. Matt’s presentation, “Tools and Approaches for Combating Substandard...
An Executive Interview with Curtis Wright, Founding Partner of Silver & Wright
Q: As a founding partner at Silver & Wright, what are your practice areas? City Prosecutor, City Attorney, Nuisance Abatement, Code Enforcement, Receiverships, Police Services, Civil Rights Litigation Defense, Land-Use Regulation, Cannabis Regulation and...
Silver & Wright Offers Actionable Strategies at Code Enforcement Symposium
Silver & Wright LLP Founding Partner Curtis R. Wright detailed the latest topics and important developments in code enforcement during the Fifth Annual San Joaquin Valley Housing Collaborative’s Code Enforcement Symposium on January 30 in Stockton. During a...
Founding Partner Shares Cannabis Enforcement Knowledge at County Counsels’ Conference
Silver & Wright LLP Founding Partner Curtis R. Wright provided insight on cannabis enforcement to the County Counsels’ Association 2019 Fall Land Use Study Section Conference on Dec. 5. Wright, alongside the County of El Dorado’s Deputy County Counsel Breann M....
Silver & Wright to Host Roundtable at Receivers Forum
S&W to Host Roundtable at the CRF Loyola VIII Symposium in Orange County Founding partner Curtis Wright from Silver & Wright LLP will attend the Loyola VIII Symposium hosted by the California Receivers Forum on January 23-24 at the Renaissance Newport Beach...
Silver & Wright Partners with Life College
Firm Employs Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities At Silver & Wright’s recent holiday dinner, the entire firm savored delicious food, merriment, and camaraderie. Among the group was Katherine, the firm’s office assistant, who sat, chatted, and enjoyed the...
Silver & Wright Expertise Showcased at CACEO Annual Seminar
Silver & Wright LLP, a Platinum Sponsor of the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO), brought their expertise in code enforcement to CACEO’s 2019 Annual Seminar this October in San Diego. Founding Partners Matt Silver and Curtis Wright...
Silver & Wright Welcomes Expert Litigator Adrianna Paige
Attorney Adrianna Paige brings to Silver & Wright impressive legal skills gained from years of experience representing individuals, businesses and public entities.
Silver & Wright Welcomes Attorney Sam Siavoshi
Attorney Samuel (Sam) Siavoshi brings diverse and wide-ranging legal skills to Silver & Wright. His unique real-world experiences include serving as an attorney in the United States Air Force, as well as working, living and studying abroad in multiple countries....
SunTrust Case Legal Alert
HEALTH & SAFETY RECEIVERSHIPS SUPER-PRIORITY FUNDING Update: California Court of Appeal expressly authorizes Super-Priority Liens to pay for Health and Safety Receiverships rehabilitation costs in City of Sierra Madre v. SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. The California Court of...
Upland – 1185 O’Hara
Upland, CA – July 2, 2018 – The San Bernardino County Superior Court has turned over the sub…..
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