September 15, 2021 | 9:20 am
In the shadow of a hit-and-run tragedy, one local family is hoping to spare others the same grief they felt while helping victims, supporting law enforcement, and honoring their own loved one. Dawn Elliott knows firsthand what it’s like to lose someone to a hit-and-run crash — her mother Deborah Ann Geneau was killed last ...
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As students return to school, parents have a lot of concerns about potential dangers on their children’s campuses, but it’s important to pay attention to potential dangers on the way to school, too. “As parents, it’s critical for us to really teach our kids to be safe, not only on campus, but also in getting ...
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September 1, 2021 | 5:00 am
Chain | Cohn | Stiles attorney Tanya D. Alsheikh has been selected as one of the 2021 “20 Under 40 People to Watch” in Bakersfield Life Magazine. The magazine’s annual “20 Under 40 People to Watch” highlights outstanding young men and women whom Bakersfield can be proud of, who possess a hard work ethic, dedication, ...
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August 25, 2021 | 3:18 pm
For the eighth year, Kern County will come together on Saturday, Sept. 25, in the fight against impaired driving to proclaim, “No More Victims!” Bakersfield’s Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash — presented by Chain | Cohn | Stiles — is Kern County’s chance to do something about drunk and drugged driving in our community. In ...
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August 19, 2021 | 1:56 pm
Three lawyers at Chain | Cohn | Stiles have been recognized in the Best Lawyers in America program, the oldest and among the most respected attorney ranking services in the world. For the fourth year in a row, David K. Cohn, managing partner at the law firm, was selected into the personal injury litigation category of ...
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August 11, 2021 | 10:57 am
Our roadways are more dangerous than ever during this time of year due to riskier driving behaviors, according to safety officials. In the last 10 years in the United States, an average of seven people per day have died in motor vehicle crashes during these summer months, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. ...
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August 4, 2021 | 6:00 am
About 10,000 cases of Valley Fever are reported every year nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control, with about 30% of cases occurring in the Central Valley. So it’s no wonder that Kern County has been at the forefront of treatment, research, and prevention efforts of Valley Fever over the years. And it’s the ...
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July 28, 2021 | 5:00 am
Have you been cut-off while driving recently, or seen someone run a red light, text while behind the steering wheel, or drive way over the speed limit? If you’re in Bakersfield and answered “yes”, you’re not alone. Based on accident rates, speeding tickets, DUIs, and citations, Bakersfield ranks third in the nation for bad driver ...
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July 14, 2021 | 10:15 am
Editor’s Note: The article below was compiled from local media reports. For a column on Mr. Lemucchi written by Chain | Cohn | Stiles managing partner David Cohn for the Kern County Bar Association magazine, Res Ipsa Loquitur, please see below: ——— Timothy Lemucchi, a longtime and prominent Bakersfield lawyer and former partner and attorney ...
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July 7, 2021 | 5:00 am
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Kern County recognized and honored our local law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and other community members for their valiant efforts in helping stop DUI crimes during the 2021 MADD Kern County Law Enforcement and Prosecutor Recognition — sponsored by Chain | Cohn | Stiles. The virtual ceremony was held June 24 ...
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