How can a claim of false advertising be proven?
March 15, 2019
Businesses in California use advertising to tell consumers about their goods, and buyers rely on those statements when purchasing the
Google will no longer bar employees from suing
March 1, 2019
If an employer discriminates against or wrongfully terminates an employee, it would seem simple that the employee would have the
High speed may be a factor in fatal car accident
February 28, 2019
Though it is one of the most common behaviors that people across the country engage in on a daily basis,
Beware of dog-sitting apps
February 26, 2019
Your dog is not your child, but it sure doesn’t feel that way. For dog owners everywhere, that beloved pet
Fighting back against annoying robocalls
February 26, 2019
There are certain challenges and inconveniences of life in the modern world that would have been inconceivable 100 years ago,
When shopping online, read the privacy policy
February 15, 2019
Too often when we’re shopping online, we don’t even think about the seller’s privacy policy. It looks like gobbledygook to
Online shopping scams lead to consumer fraud
February 14, 2019
As people switch to online shopping because of its convenience, it’s easy to forget that not every website visited is
Cellphone use still common on California roadways
January 31, 2019
Though it has been illegal to use a hand-held phone in California for the last 10 years, the percentage of
Hidden injuries caused by car accidents
January 28, 2019
Southern California is experiencing a slew of high-profile car accidents between rapper Soulja Boy in a severe crash and several
Do you know if they are recording the call?
January 17, 2019
You receive a call from a company – a creditor or collections agent, perhaps. In most of these calls, they
When might plaintiffs reasonably pursue a class action lawsuit?
January 10, 2019
Personal-injury litigation has often been characterized as formalized battle. And for good reason. It can especially seem that way for
Sexual harassment changes may be coming to Congress
December 21, 2018
In the wake of the #MeToo movement and increased scrutiny for sexual harassment, the U.S. Congress has decided to act.
Sexual harassment remains an issue for flight attendants
December 20, 2018
Flight attendants are at a major risk of sexual harassment in the workplace. According to the Association of Flight Attendants,
Women leadership and sexual harassment in the workplace
November 21, 2018
To anyone in the workforce at any level who is paying attention, it is obvious that gender politics play an
What is “new”? What is an “authorized Dealer?” Avoid craigslist scams.
November 2, 2018
Retailers are selling their products on craigslist with increasing frequency. More than ever before, buyers can find deep discounts on
New law protects consumers from hidden automatic renewals
October 31, 2018
It’s one of the easiest ways to accidentally spend money – start a free trial of a service, then forget
Governor signs new protections against sexual harassment at work
October 19, 2018
California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed several pieces of legislation to protect workers from sexual harassment and help sexual assault
Fighting For Women’s Rights In The Workplace
October 4, 2018
For many years, women in the American workforce have simply accepted lower wages for the same work as their male
People with disabilities have rights in the workplace
September 25, 2018
For many years in our country, people with disabilities have struggled in the workplace. If you had a physical, mental
How can you defend your rights against Kickstarter scams?
September 24, 2018
Kickstarter has become a popular method for inventors, artists and others to obtain funds for their projects. As consumers, Kickstarter
Is that amazing online vacation rate for real? Probably not.
September 19, 2018
Many of us use third-party booking websites to secure the accommodations for vacation and work-related travel. The fact that there
Consumers in California: What Are Your Privacy Rights?
August 31, 2018
Privacy is an important value for people throughout our country. Californians are particularly adamant in holding up privacy as an
