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Unreliable Assistance for California Immigrants during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Robyn Beck/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images(https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/18/us/coronavirus-undocumented-california.html) Immigrants without legal status in California have been hit hard by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like millions of other Americans, they have lost jobs, wages and some have even lost their homes due to shutdowns and the economic fallout of the virus. In order to provide supportContinue reading “Unreliable Assistance for California Immigrants during the COVID-19 Pandemic”

A Comprehensive Examination of Operation Casino Royale

The LA City Council has been embroiled in an FBI investigation probe over racketeering and bribery accusations for over three years, codenamed “Operation Casino Royale.” A number of people have already pled guilty to these charges and still more are being investigated. To provide legal definitions, according to the Federal RICO Act, racketeering is: AContinue reading “A Comprehensive Examination of Operation Casino Royale”

A COVID-19 and Real Estate Perspective by Jeffrey Prang: Los Angeles County Assessor

In order to answer pressing questions about the COVID-19 crisis and specific real estate issues in California, the Greater Downey Association of Realtors invited Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang to speak at a Zoom Webinar on May 27th 2020. Beginning with the COVID-19 crisis, it is stressed that the long term effects on theContinue reading “A COVID-19 and Real Estate Perspective by Jeffrey Prang: Los Angeles County Assessor”

What is the “Retail Apocalypse”?

COVID-19 has struck small businesses and brick and mortar retail stores due to the shrinking amount of business they are receiving. Over 100,000 small businesses have closed their doors due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, around 12,000 retail businesses are expected to close permanently in 2020, an increase from 9,300 inContinue reading “What is the “Retail Apocalypse”?”

COVID-19: A Get Out of Jail Free Card?

The COVID-19 pandemic presents a serious challenge to detainees of the judicial system. This challenge stems from the detainee’s fear of contracting COVID-19 whilst in detention. Across the United States scores of detainees have filed motions and appeals requesting their release from detention due to COVID-19. Should these potentially dangerous detainees be released into societyContinue reading “COVID-19: A Get Out of Jail Free Card?”

A Big Win Coming for REALTOR®s: The California Property Tax Transfers and Exemptions Initiative 2020

The California Property Tax Transfers and Exemptions Initiative has been placed on the 2020 ballot in November. It is touted as being a “win-win” for both REALTOR®s and customers, but are these claims justified and will it pass? The short answer is absolutely. The Property Tax Transfers and Exemptions Initiative(PTTE) 2020 is much the sameContinue reading “A Big Win Coming for REALTOR®s: The California Property Tax Transfers and Exemptions Initiative 2020”