Written By Chris Dolan and Jeremy Jessup Drunk driving remains a significant problem throughout the country, and certain days are more dangerous on the roads than others. Alcohol-related crashes are responsible for 30% of all U.S. traffic deaths, and in 2020, the most recent year data is available, was responsible for killing more than 11,000 people on the […]
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Are fireworks legal in the Bay Area? The simple answer is that fireworks are illegal in California and the Bay Area. There can be both criminal and civil penalties for possessing them or setting them off, especially if someone or something gets damaged in the process. Digging into firework laws a bit more, we learn
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Written by: Vanessa C. Deniston, Executive Director, Dolan Law Firm DE&I Committee California is home to the nation’s largest self-identifying population of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population and continues to be a leading change agent for the advancement of LGBTQIA+ rights across the nation. The following reference guide summarizes the key legal protections for LGBTQIA+ Californians as
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We are thrilled to announce that Dolan Law Firm has been selected as the BEST PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY in the Bay Area by SFGate’s Best of Bay Area 2024. This recognition marks a significant milestone, especially as it comes from the first-ever launch of Northern California’s Reader’s Choice contest. This celebration is a testament to
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Written By Chris Dolan and Elton Rosicki Introduction Navigating California’s employment laws can feel like exploring a legal labyrinth, filled with nuanced regulations and protections designed to govern the relationship between employers and employees, ensuring fair treatment, safety, and equality in the workplace. This article aims to clarify the complexities of California employment law by
We are proud to celebrate Aimee Kirby, recognized as one of the Top 100 Women Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal. Aimee’s dedication and legal expertise maker her a true inspiration. Read more about her achievements in this exclusive article: Aimee Kirby is an accomplished civil litigator with a robust 23-year
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In October 2010, a DMV employee, who had a known history of denying equal service to transgender customers, retained Yust’s personal information through his employment at the DMV. The employee then used the information to send her materials condemning her transgender status, and calling for homosexuals to be “put to death.” The matter resolved with the
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The right to protest is fundamental to our democracy and sacrosanct. The Founding Fathers thought that the right was so important that they wrote it into the first 45 words of the Bill of Rights and labeled it the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,
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Written By Chris Dolan and Phil Johnson Motor vehicle accidents are dangerous, but not all crashes are suffered equally. Motorcyclists are 24 times more likely to die in a crash than those inside a motor vehicle, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Indeed, while motorcyclists make up only 3.5 percent of all registered
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Written By: Chris Dolan and Monica La According to the California DMV, most drivers, no matter how carefully they drive, will be involved in at least one vehicle collision during their lifetime, and one person in three will be injured or killed. Some of the common causes of vehicle collisions are: California is an at-fault
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