Recent Blog Posts
Misclassification of Employees and Independent Contractors After AB-5
In 2019, California signed AB-5 into law. This had a widespread effect on the way contractors worked and ended up being paid, and legally, companies had to approached how they classified employees differently. If you hire independent contractors for your business, you may be concerned about whether or not you’re correctly upholding AB-5. Learn… Read More »
Can Liability Insurance Protect Employers from COVID Lawsuits?
Since the start of the pandemic, employers have been worried about COVID lawsuits. What if an employee gets sick at work and tries to blame their employer? Do they have the right to sue the employer? How would a court be able to prove that it was the employers’ fault, anyway? If you have… Read More »
Common Injuries and Medical Issues after a Dog Bite
Getting bit by a dog can be horrific. It can lead to a number of common injuries and medical issues after a dog bite occurs. If you’ve been bit and you need help, it’s crucial to get in contact with a personal injury lawyer who can assist you. Do you need experienced and effective… Read More »
Ineffective Representation May Have Costly Consequences
If you need help with a legal issue, you may think you can either handle it yourself or use a free public defender if you’re dealing with criminal charges. While these may seem like good options, they are not – and they can have devastating effects on your life. Learn more about how ineffective… Read More »
Is a New or Amended Criminal Law Retroactive?
If you’ve been charged with a crime – but recently heard that the law is changing – you may be wondering whether or not this is going to affect your case. For instance, a crime might carry more severe penalties now, or you may be subject to charges because lawmakers came up with a… Read More »
Long-Term Strategy Planning: 6 Tips for Your Business
Before you start a business, it’s critical to think about the future of it. While you have things you need to do on a day-to-day basis, you’ll need to look at the bigger picture. What do you hope to accomplish? What is your ultimate goal? By doing long-term strategy planning, you’ll be able to… Read More »
What You Should Know About Self-Defense Rules in California
It’s never OK to physically assault somebody – unless you’re defending yourself. This is called self-defense, and it’s perfectly legal in California and throughout the nation. You could be facing criminal charges or a civil lawsuit, but you believe you were only defending yourself from an attack. Before talking to the police or paying… Read More »
What to Do After Getting Injured in a Bike Accident in California
You were biking one day when suddenly, a car hit and injured you. You know you were following all the traffic rules and it was the driver’s fault. Now, you not only have to deal with an injury, but your bike got damaged, too. You’re wondering what to do after getting injured in a… Read More »
What Happens If You Get Into a Ridesharing Accident in California?
Since Uber, Lyft, and similar companies launched, ridesharing has taken off. With that has come a number of different issues, including people getting into accidents with rideshare drivers and people getting injured while riding with one of these services. If you’ve been injured in an Uber or Lyft, you’re probably curious about what happens… Read More »
What Happens When Employers Mismanage Employment Records
When you’re an employee, you expect a reasonable amount of privacy at work, especially when it comes to your records. This is because you hand over your Social Security card and other sensitive information to your employer. Sometimes, employers make mistakes and mismanage records. If this happened to you, you’re probably thinking: What happens… Read More »
