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The new year brings several new laws and requirements for California employers.  Among changes in 2023, California employers face a higher state minimum wage, increased minimum pay requirements for employees, new protected leaves for an employee to provide care for a “designated person,” bereav...

Federal Child Custody Laws Family law matters generally fall under state jurisdiction, including custody. Most U.S. states have adopted the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (PDF), which fosters legal cooperation with respect to multi-state custody cases. California child cu...

In California, monthly alimony or "spousal support" may be ordered by the court or agreed upon by the spouses as part of their settlement agreement to be paid by one spouse to the other after a divorce. The purpose of alimony is to alleviate any unfair economic burdens that may befall the lower-...

One of the more common questions raised by parents going through a divorce is how child support is determined by courts. For starters, child support is paid by the non-custodial parent. The idea behind this is that the parent who has custody of the child is already supporting the child financial...

Here are two new laws that assist in preventing serious moto vehicle accidents and accident related injuries, as well as helping people to manage their mental health better. Traffic Safety: AB43 This bill would authorize local authorities to reduce speed limits in consideration of the safety of...

 Bankruptcy Rule 2005 – Bankruptcy Rule 2005 generally deals with the apprehension and removal of a debtor to compel attendance at an examination regarding the administration of the bankruptcy estate.   Bankruptcy Rule 3007 – Bankruptcy Rule 3007 covers the procedure for objecting to claims, and...

Personal Injury come from various accidents and come in many different forms. From class action claims against major corporations or product developers, by a group of injured plaintiffs, to smaller cases, involving a single plaintiff and defendant.    More traditional personal injury cases like...

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is sudden damage to the brain caused by a blow or jolt to the head. Common causes include car or motorcycle crashes, falls, sports injuries, and assaults. Injuries can range from mild concussions to severe permanent brain damage. While treatment for mild TBI may incl...

Workers Rights Senate Bill 62 bans piece-rate garment production, where garment workers are paid for each piece of clothing produced. Many advocates say it results in below-minimum wage earnings for those workers. In a win for warehouse workers, the Legislature also approved Assembly Bill 701, ...

Representing children who have sustained a traumatic brain injury can be challenging. Because the brain does not fully mature until around the age of 25, it is difficult to predict the child's chances of full recovery. The antiquated view was that due to brain elasticity, children who sustain m...

 A study out of Sydney, Australia compared children who sustained traumatic brain injury to children who sustained orthopedic injuries. Specifically, researchers examined objective sleep outcomes in 23 children ages 5-15 who sustained moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. This group was com...

Truck accidents are different from ordinary car accidents. The damage is often catastrophic, and the legal cases are more complex. Hiring an experienced attorney gives you the best chance of recovering compensation for your injuries, pain and suffering, lost wages and other damages. When you're...

 While these cookers prepare food both healthy and fast, there have been serious injuries caused by their use. The cookers can cause the hot liquid and food to “explode” on a person either using the apparatus or in close proximity to it. The high pressure of the cooker is often the culprit.  Se...

 If a spouse becomes incapacitated during a divorce proceeding, a guardian will most likely be appointed by the Court to govern his or her person and property. If the incapacitated individual had signed a valid Power of Attorney prior to incapacitation, this may not be sufficient for a divorce ...

 You've just been in a car crash. Do you know the important actions you need to take right now? What about the things you should never do? Most people don't, yet the stakes are high.  1 | Never Underestimate Your injuries 2 | Never Wait Too Long to Act 3 | Never Give Too Much Information to t...

Scooting into Personal Injury Despite all the posted safety information, training, and age requirements, accidents will still occur. Like driving a car, there is only so much prevention that can be baked into the system itself. Mistakes do happen. Collisions will follow. And injuries may occ...

What Are the Grounds for Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? Civil lawsuits require grounds, a legally supportable reason for the claim. The premise behind a wrongful death lawsuit is that the deceased person not only lost his life due to someone else's negligence, or intentional act, but that his...

On December 1, 2020, certain amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure take effect. The amendments largely modify rules governing bankruptcy appeals, but also impact Rules 2002 and 2004. The changes are as follows: Rule 2002, which governs notice to creditors and other parties,...

With divorce rates spiking, some couples want to know their options for separating in 2020. All relationships involve a degree of conflict—and it's normal to argue more during stressful times. From worrying about your health and the health of your loved ones to facing increased financial uncert...

While any accident involving another vehicle is physically and emotionally stressful, collisions with large commercial vehicles are often outright devastating. Occupants of passenger vehicles tend to sustain the most injury in these types of accidents, and filing a claim is a complex process fu...

No one leaves their home expecting to get in a car accident. But in most accidents, you have an instant to recognize what's happening and brace yourself. With collisions coming out of your blind spot, you have no such warning. Blind spot collisions are more common than you might think: National...

 Late on Tuesday, December 1, The U.S. Small Business Administration released detailed information about the borrowers who received loans from the federal government's $659 billion Paycheck Protection and Economic Injury Disaster Loans Program.  The information released includes the names, preci...