December 2021
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December 2021
End of Year Holiday Parties Have a Unique Potential for Harassment
Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Emile Davis This week’s question comes from Matthew H. from San Francisco: My workplace is hosting a Holiday party and they are telling us to keep it work related and professional, if we decide to attend. I don’t plan on getting crazy, but can they tell us how to …
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New California Law Requires Public Schools and Colleges to Carry Free Menstrual Products
Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Katelyn P. Dembowski Tess from Oakland asks: I saw on the news that California will now require public schools to carry menstrual products. Can you explain how they will implement this and when this will be available for students? Dear Tess: Thank you for your question. This is incredible …
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Can I Order Alcohol to Go?
Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Megan Irish This week’s question comes from Ramon P. from East Bay who asks: I have a favorite Mexican food place, and during the pandemic I was able to get their margaritas to go. It was a great treat amidst all the chaos that was the pandemic. Is that …
Workers with Long COVID May Be Entitled to ADA and FEHA Job Protections
Written by Christopher B. Dolan and Mari Bandoma Callado Sandra F. from Castro Valley writes: I work at a grocery store and contracted COVID-19 in July. I have since tested negative and have been told by my medical provider that I am outside the contagious window for spreading the virus. Unfortunately, some of my symptoms …
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Who Is Responsible For Discarded Needles In The Street?
Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Aimee E. Kirby This week’s question comes from Nancy G. from San Francisco: Recently, I moved to San Francisco for a job opportunity. Like many people here, I sold my car and now get around by either walking, biking or taking Bart to work. While walking to and from …
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SENATE BILL 447: Expanding Non-Economic Damages in a Survivor Action for Decedent’s Pain and Suffering
Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Allison Stone This week’s question comes from Kate A. from Oakland: I read that Senate Bill 447 was important to many people who may have a personal injury case. Why is Bill 447 significant and why does it matter? Thank you for reaching out and for your question, Kate. …
In The Zone of Danger: Witnessing a Loved One suffer Severe Injuries
Written by Christopher B. Dolan This week’s question comes from Travis from the East Bay: My wife of 43 years and I were crossing the street in San Francisco. She was just a few steps ahead of me when a car ran the red light and hit my wife! The vehicle struck her with such …
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November
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Rice v. City of Roy Update: Additional $793,000 in Attorneys’ Fees
On September 23, 2021, a Federal Jury, In Tacoma, Washington, unanimously found that City of Roy Police Officer, Christopher Johnson, violated the Fourth Amendment rights of David Rice and Seth Donahue, when he shot them as they were traveling, unarmed, in their UTV on the BNR rail tracks inside the City of Roy. Now, the …
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