Can the federal government deploy federal police to states?

Written by: Christopher B. Dolan and Allison L. Stone As Black Lives Matter protests continue at the Mark O. Hatfield Federal Courthouse and Multnomah County Justice Center, a police headquarters in Portland, militarized federal officers are patrolling downtown Portland in unmarked vehicles and detaining people. President Trump announced that deployment of federal officers into other …

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Steps to Deal with Cyberbullying in School

COVID-19, Free Speech / By walter

Written By: Christopher B. Dolan and Aimee Kirby Ella writes: Q: “I am a stay-at-home Mom and have two children. My son is in second grade. My daughter, Lilia, is in middle school and has just completed seventh grade. Both children went to remote learning in early March and used iPads to connect with their …

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An Interview with FBANC’s 40th President: Mari Bandoma Callado

Firm News / By walter

This morning, we had the opportunity to catch up with our senior associate attorney from our Oakland office and current president for the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California. FBANC is an organization of attorneys, judges and law students dedicated to serving the Filipino American legal community in Northern California. As a talented attorney, Mari …

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Are the Feds Required to ID Themselves?

Civil Rights, Police Misconduct / By walter

Written by: Christopher Dolan and Cristina Garcia This week’s question comes from Roger who writes, Q: “I have been following the news about the protests in Portland, Oregon. Protesters have reported arrests by federal law enforcement officers in unmarked vehicles and without visible badges. I personally have participated in peaceful protests and find this troubling. It seems …

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California law addresses safety for bicyclists

Bicycle Accidents, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents / By walter

Written by: Christopher Dolan and Taylor French Drivers and bicyclists must coexist in an environment that, at times, can feel too crowded for both. California has enacted several laws throughout the years in an effort to ensure the safety of those sharing the roads, but none is more important than the Three Feet for Safety …

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August 2020