Employment law and consumer protection, explained by the attorneys who litigate it. Straight answers on your rights at work and in the marketplace.
Consumer Rights
Background checks are becoming more common every day. You may need to submit to a background check for everything from getting a new apartment to getting a job. Understanding what these checks cover allows you to find out how you come across before submitting your next application requiring a background check. Many people assume that […]
Consumer Rights
Your credit impacts every part of your life, from where you can live to whether you can get a job. It’s a fundamental part of how companies determine if you’re a safe person to offer financing. A bad credit score can prevent you from renting or buying homes you can afford or opening a new […]
Consumer Rights
You may know that unsolicited spam calls are illegal. That just makes sense. Spam calls are annoying, distracting, and they can make it hard to spot actually important calls. What you may not know is that spam text messages are illegal, too. If you’re receiving unsolicited texts trying to get you to buy things, you’re […]
Personal Injury
According to a recent California Appellate Court decision, California hospitals can officially be held liable for instances of maligious or negligent harm caused by their employees. This revolutionary decision should incentivize medical institutions to better protect vulnerable older patients. It’s particularly important because, according to AARP, as many as 2.1 million Americans are victims of […]
Employment Law
Like many states, Illinois has been slowly but surely implementing new laws to protect citizens from discrimination for decades. It has recently made major strides by passing legislation through the state Senate prohibiting employers from discriminating against potential employees based on their hair. Hairstyles may seem like a small thing to protect under law. However, […]
Lemon Law
A recent class-action lawsuit filed against the car manufacturer Hyundai alleges that many engines used in its vehicles are defective. The lawsuit claims that Hyundai-produced vehicles with Kappa, Lambda, Theta, Nu, and Gamma engines burn through oil faster than they should, causing the engines to stall and fail long before other comparable models. These failures […]
Employment Law
The global supply chain has been in the news frequently over the past two years. Most reports focus on how the pandemic has impacted various parts of the supply chain, particularly manufacturing plants and international transport. However, current global conditions affect much more than just the economy. When supply chains get tight, the consequences include […]
Employment Law
If you’re like most Americans, keeping your job is essential if you want to pay the bills. You put in the time and effort at work to remain a valuable employee, so you don’t have to worry about getting fired. That’s why wrongful termination is so devastating. All the work you’ve done is ignored in […]
Employment Law
A recent California Supreme Court decision has reinforced whistleblower protections for workers around the state. After nearly two decades of confusion, the Court has specified that the burden of proof in whistleblowing retaliation cases falls on employers, not employees. This is a significant win for workers who’ve faced retaliation for doing the right thing. Whistleblowers […]
Employment Law
As of the end of March, the Supreme Court heard arguments in the case Viking River Cruises, Inc. vs. Moriana. The Court’s decision could permanently alter the rights of both employers and workers during disputes. Here’s what you need to know about the Viking River Cruises, Inc. vs. Moriana case and how it could affect […]
Personal Injury
There’s nothing quite like hitting the open road on a motorcycle during the summer. The freedom of taking your bike out on the road is unmatched. However, motorcycles also have their dangers. That’s why California enforces strict laws regarding road safety for riders like you. If you’re getting ready to take your bike out this […]
Employment Law
Over the past two years, global conditions have put workers’ rights at the forefront of the news cycle. Workers around the world have made it clear that they will no longer stand for poor conditions and pay. Nowhere has this been more clear than in California. Fast food workers statewide have faced high mortality rates […]
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