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
In the wake of the #MeToo movement and increased scrutiny for sexual harassment, the U.S. Congress has decided to act. In this case, it’s against themselves. Both the House and Senate passed a bill that reforms the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (CAA). That law dictates how Congress handles its sexual harassment claims, among other […]
Employment Law
Flight attendants are at a major risk of sexual harassment in the workplace. According to the Association of Flight Attendants, 20 percent of flight attendants had been victims of sexual assault. Additionally, over two-thirds of those who had been sexually assaulted said the incidents occurred on a flight. Flight attendants said they have been assaulted […]
Employment Law
To anyone in the workforce at any level who is paying attention, it is obvious that gender politics play an important role. With the emergence of the #MeToo movement, the deeper and more disturbing issue of sexual harassment in the workplace have been brought to the forefront, as well. As a law firm, we have […]
Consumer Rights
Retailers are selling their products on craigslist with increasing frequency. More than ever before, buyers can find deep discounts on cars, appliances and other big-ticket items from companies selling multiple items. However, in many cases, these retailers are using craigslist to defraud their customers. Ads that claim to come from an “authorized dealer” selling “brand […]
Consumer Rights
It’s one of the easiest ways to accidentally spend money - start a free trial of a service, then forget to cancel until you find a strange charge on your credit card when the trial period ends. Then when you try to cancel you discover the subscription can only be cancelled over the phone, even […]
Employment Law
California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed several pieces of legislation to protect workers from sexual harassment and help sexual assault victims get justice. The bills followed on the heels of revelations of widespread abuse by producer Harvey Weinstein and other Hollywood insiders. The accusations have created a discussion about the prevalence of sexual assault and […]
Employment Law
For many years, women in the American workforce have simply accepted lower wages for the same work as their male counterparts. The truth is, there wasn’t much choice for them. Their employers would offer them less money, take it or leave it. However, this situation is changing for the better. Due to recent case law, […]
Employment Law
For many years in our country, people with disabilities have struggled in the workplace. If you had a physical, mental or psychological problem that prevented you from doing your job, you could be fired and would need to find a different job, if you could. But times have changed. There is an expectation in our […]
Consumer Rights
Kickstarter has become a popular method for inventors, artists and others to obtain funds for their projects. As consumers, Kickstarter and other crowdfunding campaigns are a great way to get involved early with attractive new products, often getting discounts from the seller as a reward for their early involvement. The problem is that the crowdsourcing […]
Consumer Rights
Many of us use third-party booking websites to secure the accommodations for vacation and work-related travel. The fact that there are so many of these websites shows how popular this option is for American travelers. These sites often combine airfare, car rentals and hotel accommodations, and they often offer special discounted rates. The problem with […]
Consumer Rights
Privacy is an important value for people throughout our country. Californians are particularly adamant in holding up privacy as an important right, even voting in 1972 to include the right to privacy as an inalienable right. However, the right to privacy – including the right to have control over who receives one’s personal information – […]
Consumer Rights
A Recent Story According to NBC News online, a woman purchased a vehicle. When the driver’s seat in the vehicle became unstable, she brought the car - under warranty at the time - to the dealership for repairs. All the dealership did was put a wood shim behind the seat to keep it from moving […]
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