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
Good credit is crucial to keeping your finances in order. You put in the work to pay your bills on time and keep your credit score high. The problem is that you can only do so much to protect your financial reputation. Sometimes, your score will take a dip when you haven’t done anything. That […]
Employment Law
The app company Snapchat recently faced several civil lawsuits alleging that the app is causing car crashes by encouraging dangerous driving. The popular picture-based social media application isn’t the only distraction found on phones, of course. Other social media sites are tempting to many drivers, leading to distracted driving. However, Snapchat has something that Facebook […]
Consumer Rights
There’s no doubt that privacy is in short supply today. From apps that track your location to social media encouraging you to share every detail, you might feel like you’re in a fishbowl. However, with a bit of effort, you can still avoid these invasions of privacy. The problem is that some businesses profit from […]
Consumer Rights
No one likes getting interrupted by unnecessary phone calls. A call from an unknown number is irritating at best and scary at worst. If that call happens to be from a telemarketer, you’re right to be upset that your life has been interrupted, albeit briefly, by an unwelcome stranger. That’s why the national Do Not […]
Employment Law
Your religion doesn’t impact your ability to do your job. It’s a private matter that your employer and coworkers have no reason to discuss. However, religion is a central part of many people’s lives, so they bring it up while at work. That’s fine when it goes no further than casual, friendly discussion. Unfortunately, it’s […]
Consumer Rights
It’s all too easy to find yourself struggling with debt. Especially after the past year, many people in California are fighting to pay their bills and facing mounting credit card debt. If this sounds familiar, you may also recognize a common but illegal creditor strategy: harassment. While some creditors will work with you to develop […]
Business & Commercial Law
Property insurance is one of those expenses that seem unnecessary until it isn’t. If you’ve taken steps to protect your property with a policy, you understand that peace of mind is valuable. It’s worth paying a little every month to ensure that you won’t be left high and dry if the worst happens. You can […]
Employment Law
California has some of the most thorough health and safety regulations in the country. These laws hold local companies responsible for protecting customers and employees from dangerous situations. Of course, if every company was conscientious about keeping things safe, then the rules wouldn’t be necessary. Sometimes your fellow staff is lazy, or management wants to […]
Employment Law
Disability discrimination is a tough situation. Many who experience discrimination in the workplace or elsewhere are often told they’re at fault, or that other factors were responsible for the employer’s actions. This is often a cop out. If you think you may have experienced disability discrimination, it’s best to talk with a Los Angeles attorney […]
Personal Injury
The Most Common Ways Injuries Occur on Motorcycles in LA Even in sunny Los Angeles (especially that winding Laurel Canyon), spring means the return of motorcycles to the open road. With them come motorcycle accidents. Here are the top five causes of motorcycle accidents—and how you can avoid serious injury while on two wheels. 1. […]
Lemon Law
Driving is such an integral part of our daily lives that it’s hard to remember how dangerous it can be. Car accidents are the second most common accident-related cause of death in the US and the most common for people under 55. Something as simple as a defective part in someone’s car can instantly end […]
Employment Law
As of April 1st, the California Supreme Court has ruled that California’s prohibition against recording phone calls without consent applies to everyone on the call. The ruling comes after several years of legal proceedings fought by the Law Offices of Todd Friedman, alongside other notable consumer protection law firms, on behalf of the plaintiff Jeremiah […]
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