Employment law and consumer protection, explained by the attorneys who litigate it. Straight answers on your rights at work and in the marketplace.
Employment Law
The LGBTQA+ community has made considerable strides in the past decade. Gay marriage was only legalized in 2016. More recently, the landmark Supreme Court decision in Bostock v. Clayton County determined that sexual orientation is protected under the Civil Rights Act. The trouble is that there’s still a long way to go before LGBTQA+ Americans […]
Employment Law
When cases of workplace harassment make the news, most of the attention is focused on the most prominent victims. People who were explicitly assaulted are put in the spotlight because the harms they face are so obvious. However, this leaves out the majority of the people who suffer from abusive jobs. While a few people […]
Employment Law
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1003 into law, officially designating wage theft as grand theft in a major win for workers’ rights. The bill, championed by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, raises compensation fraud to a felony crime, making it an imprisonable offense. It’s true that wage theft has been against the law for many […]
Employment Law
It’s been a hard month for California video game mega-corporations. It’s not just Activision Blizzard that’s being investigated regarding workers’ rights violations and harassment. Riot Games, maker of League of Legends, is also being targeted by California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). Specifically, the DFEH is taking action to protect workers of the […]
Employment Law
If jobs were fun, they wouldn’t be called work. Very few people go to their jobs every day for the love of what they do. Rather, they go to work to earn the money they need to maintain their lifestyle. They offer their time and effort to their employer in exchange for a paycheck and […]
Personal Injury
Imagine this: you’re driving down the highway on your everyday commute. Traffic is heavy but no worse than usual. You’re driving next to a semi-truck, trying to pass when suddenly the truck starts weaving. The truck slams into the side of your car before you can brake then veers off the road. The cars behind […]
Consumer Rights
Los Angeles, CA. August 18, 2021 - Todd Friedman is pleased to announce the premiere of his film, Collection, on September 17, 2021. The film, which is co-produced by The Warner Davis Company and Dark Dreams Entertainment, will receive a limited release in California theaters and on streaming services worldwide. Starring Alex Pettyfer (I Am […]
Lemon Law
If you’ve tried to buy a car lately, you’ve probably noticed that prices are up and cars are being bought in hours. That’s great for sellers, but it’s a challenge for regular consumers. The current pandemic has generated a vehicle shortage, making it harder to find a reliable ride. Here’s what you need to know […]
Consumer Rights
No one likes unsolicited phone calls. They’re not just annoying. Unwanted calls can actually be dangerous in large numbers. Think about what would happen if you received so many spam calls that you didn’t pick up the phone when someone you love is in trouble. That’s why the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 […]
Employment Law
As of August 20th, a California judge has declared the controversial ballot measure Proposition 22 unconstitutional and unenforceable. This is considered a major win for rideshare drivers and other gig economy workers, potentially making them eligible for employee benefits like insurance and minimum wage. Prop. 22 is a ballot measure that allows companies like Uber, […]
Consumer Rights
The Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman are proud to announce that the firm is among the top five US law firms for filing consumer protection lawsuits, according to a report by Lex Machina. The report covers the trends and data on litigation in the following fields: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) Fair Credit […]
Employment Law
In July, employees at Activision Blizzard took a major stand against unfair treatment when they staged a walkout to protest the company’s response to the filing of a lawsuit alleging pervasive harassment of women. Activision Blizzard, a major video game production company responsible for the game World of Warcraft, has been sued by the California […]
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