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W elcome to our newsletter! I’m looking forward to using this space each month to connect with you on various topics and share my expertise on the market and the landscape of real estate in California as it evolves. For many of our clients, the possibility of market changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic has added stress and fears about new laws, tight regulations, and loss of income. Many of you may be closely watching what decisions California’s governing agencies will make in the coming months — or even the next year — as they pertain to rent abatements, rent holidays, and tenants’ abilities to nullify leases with very little warning. Our team at Moschetti Law Group stands firmly behind our landlords and property owners. We believe you should not have to shoulder the additional burdens of your tenants and politicians asserting their own agendas. We live in a world of contracts. Once a contract is made, the onus is on both parties to adhere to their responsibilities on said contract. Self-reliance is a valuable trait we all need to possess. If I can bring this lesson down to a personal level, I often teach self-reliance to my children through daily interactions. They may only be 5 and 3 years old, but the subtle lessons we teach them now will benefit them as they grow. And, as school starts soon, this lesson becomes even more valuable. For the 3-year-old, this is a fairly simple process. Whenever he drops something, he tells me to pick it up. I remind him that I will not pick up something he dropped, and ultimately, he picks up his toy or book or waffle with little fuss. It’s a simple message that extends beyond playtime or dinner. As for the 5-year-old, he’s already very independent. He’s very intelligent and inquisitive for his age, too. A paleontologist in training, he knows more about dinosaurs than most adults I know. In similar fashion, he collects rocks, reads at a sixth-grade level, and loves to go on archeology digs in our backyard. Because of this grand task of searching for dinosaur bones, he’s requested help from me in the past. Originally, he wanted me to dig the many holes in our backyard, but I reminded him that this was his adventure. He would have to put in the work. Yet, I explained that I would be more than happy to answer any
questions he had about the shovel or where to dig. (And that no, we aren’t going to buy a pick or a hoe just yet.) Since then, he’s been busy at work, turning our backyard into a dig site! (Thankfully, he now has a field guide for all the rocks he’s found, too. I no longer have to pretend I know what kind of rock he found!) The message of self-reliance is a common theme throughout California politics in regard to real estate and among landowners, and it’s a lesson I also want my boys to have a firm handle on. I believe we all want to leave some sort of legacy, whether it’s a monetary donation to our favorite charity or educational funds for our grandchildren. Monetary legacies are often a large part of planning for our lives, but we cannot ignore the influence we have over our children and grandchildren. We can leave a legacy of self- reliance and work ethic for future generations and have a stronger nation for it. Regardless of what your legacy is, it’s worth protecting. Moschetti Law Group is closely following the changes and bills introduced to local governing bodies. We will update our clients as things change, and we will always take a stand for you and your legacy.
Thank you for trusting us to do so.
–Tilden Mo schetti, Esq.
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THE LASTING IMPACT OF THE DEEPWATER HORIZON OIL SPILL LEGAL IMPLICATIONS WE CAN STILL SEE TODAY
the relationships between each party.
oil spill case affected people nationally and internationally, it’s more common for victims outside the U.S. to seek compensation within the U.S. justice system. However, protecting data across borders poses an increasing challenge. Cooperation among international government regulators may be more common for private plaintiffs’ counsel, but globalization and shifting feelings about nationalism can interfere with the strict standards of electronic data privacy and security. This means complex cases must rely on a proactive and professionally managed data strategy plan. Second, due to tremendous political polarization over the past few decades, local relationships are more important than ever. U.S. states, counties, and municipalities have become more independent, and “it’s more common for ills to be litigated independently at all levels of government,” Neath says. The affected U.S. Gulf Coast states and surrounding counties each influenced the outcome of the Deepwater Horizon claims. Since the oil spill, we have recognized the importance of carefully considering
Although not many people realize it, the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill greatly affected many aspects of the legal system we rely on today. The head of litigation for BP at the time, James J. Neath, says the case was a “life- changing event.” For over a year and a half, BP’s large internal and external legal teams worked continuously on the crisis response 16 hours a day, seven days a week. Neath describes the workstream as “devoted to identifying, preserving, and ‘live-streaming’ video footage of the ongoing leak.” On top of the overwhelming data, public actors from every level of government were involved. Furthermore, the case affected international claims ranging, according to Neath, from “class actions in Mexico to U.K. pension fund securities claims to litigation in the Ecuadorian Constitutional Court.” Neath adds that the sheer scale and reaction to this crisis pushed the legal industry in ways we can still see today.
Third, Deepwater Horizon has popularized
the creation of internal business functions for investigating internal business safety and integrity. These departments are often established separately from the business to avoid any profit bias. Fourth, speed, professionalism, and expertise when handling data and technology in a legal operation have become more crucial than ever before. While investigations are “growing [in] importance,” even Neath believes that the “greatest challenge is data.” While he acknowledges that data experts often speak different languages, seasoned data professionals with legal backgrounds should still manage the data.
For one, the practice of law has rapidly globalized. Because the Deepwater Horizon With the lessons learned from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the U.S. legal system is better prepared to handle future hurdles that may come its way. HOLD THE SALT Don’t Let Food Seasonings Sabotage Your Health
• F or fish: curry powder, dill, dry mustard, marjoram, paprika, pepper • F or vegetables: pepper, parsley, cumin, dill, chives, basil, paprika Try not to use more than 1/4 teaspoon of dried spice or 3/4 teaspoon of fresh spice per pound of meat or veggies. And for the best flavor, add ground spices to your food about 15 minutes before the end of cooking time. Add whole spices at least one hour before. Remember, salt doesn’t have to be the enemy — in moderation, it helps your body stay properly hydrated and helps deliver nutrients more efficiently. But too much can quickly lead to negative side effects, and with granules that are hard to see, it can be easy to go overboard. Instead, experiment with the hundreds of incredible spices available, and you might just open up a whole new world of great flavors and healthy habits.
With so much emphasis on what foods you should eat to be healthy, it’s easy to overlook an important element of the cooking process: seasoning. You can find thousands of premixed seasonings on the market, and although adding dashes to your food seems inconsequential, the seasoning may actually turn your healthy foods into unhealthy foods. And the main culprit, in this case, is salt. Salt is a popular component of many premade seasonings because of its flavor-enhancing abilities. The label on your favorite mix should tell you exactly how much salt it contains. If it’s high on the ingredient list, you’re better off finding a substitute. High-sodium seasonings will promote water retention if used too liberally, which may lead to weight gain. The American Heart Association recommends consuming no more than 2,300 mg of salt a day. Ideally, adults would consume only 1,500 mg of salt daily. Removing salt from your seasoning repertoire may be difficult because it does enhance flavor. But alternative spices, when paired with the right food, can be great substitutes and have numerous health benefits. Here are a few. • F or beef: bay leaf, marjoram, nutmeg, pepper, sage, thyme • F or chicken: marjoram, oregano, paprika, rosemary, tarragon, chili powder • F or pork: garlic, onion, sage, pepper, oregano
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You see fun quizzes on Facebook all the time. What kind of dog breed matches your personality? What Disney princess are you most like? These can be fun to pass time or learn new things about yourself. However, did you know that social media quizzes aren’t actually safe? The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recently warned people that distractions on social media aren’t all harmless. In order to collect personal information, scammers can’t knock on your door and ask about your mother’s maiden name or the name of the street you grew up on. Intentionally, they design scams to attract your attention so you voluntarily give your information to them. They will ask common security questions that seem to relate to the subject matter, but in actuality, your answers are recorded for scammers to hack and steal your personal information later on. That’s why it pays to be skeptical. If you’re about to take a quiz, first ask yourself who created it. Do you trust them and the website it’s on? Even if the quiz seems outwardly innocent, it’s a risk. To prevent quizzes and potential scams from popping in your newsfeed, adjust your privacy settings and monitor friend requests. Is one of your friends adding you on a second account? Sometimes, scammers make imposter secondary accounts of people just to have access to their friends’ timelines. Not everyone monitors how much they post on Facebook; anyone can amass lots of invasive information just from scrolling down a profile. This brings us to our next point: Remove personal details from your profile. Nobody needs to know your phoneE number and home address by clicking around on your profile. Let the important people ask! It’s safer that way. Lastly, never give answers to common security questions. Why would a quiz need to know the name of your high school? No matter what, when you volunteer information online, there’s always risk. Best of luck, friends! There are lots of safe, authentic quizzes out there. How else are you supposed to know what Disney princess or dog breed you really are? ARE YOU QUIZ SAVVY? Beware of Social Media Quiz Scams
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RESTAURANT-STYLE FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Inspired by The New York Times
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Establishing and Protecting Your Legacy
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Legal Lessons From the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Is Seasoning Sabotaging Your Health?
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Restaurant-Style Fettuccine Alfredo Don’t Fall for These Social Media Quiz Scams
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Meet the Man Who Stole the ‘Mona Lisa’
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THE MOST FAMOUS ART HEISTYOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF Meet the Man Who Stole the ‘Mona Lisa’
favor of J.P. Morgan, Pablo Picasso, and playwright Guillaume Apollinaire) is what made the “Mona Lisa” world famous. Peruggia was eventually caught attempting to sell the painting in Italy. He pleaded guilty and spent eight months in jail. After his release, he enlisted in the Italian army to fight in World War I, surviving the war only to die of a heart attack on his 44th birthday. Though Peruggia married after the war, some suspect that the true love of his life was the “Mona Lisa” herself. In a CNN article, author and art history professor Noah Charney speculates that over his two years with her, Peruggia developed romantic feelings for the portrait. Perhaps he fell victim to a kind of “reverse Stockholm syndrome,” Charney suggests, the captor falling in love with his hostage. “In this case,” he says, “the hostage was a work of art.”
Some versions of the story say Peruggia was assisted by two brothers, fellow Italian handymen Vincenzo and Michele Lancelotti. NPR reports the trio spent the night preceding the theft huddled in one of the Louvre’s supply closets, lying in wait to steal the portrait. In his documentary about the theft, director Joe Medeiros claims Peruggia acted alone, driven by an obsession with the work and a dream of returning the painting to Italy.
One hundred and nine years ago this month, one man — or was it three? — fled from the Louvre Museum in Paris, carrying what would quickly become the world’s most famous painting: Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa.” Historical accounts of the theft agree only on who was the ringleader: 30-year- old Louvre handyman Vincenzo
Peruggia. He was a house painter, an immigrant, the bearer of a glorious Monopoly Man mustache, and a vehement Italian patriot. At some point on the morning of Aug. 21, 1911, Peruggia lifted the glass case he himself had constructed to house the “Mona Lisa” and smuggled the painting from the building.
Either way, we know that Peruggia successfully spirited the painting back to his one-bedroom apartment. There it lay concealed in a false- bottomed trunk for more than two years. This period of mysterious absence (during which police grilled and dismissed Peruggia as a suspect in
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