Tom from Mill Valley asks: I heard something on the news about a recent US Supreme Court case upholding arbitration clauses in employment cases. What are arbitration clauses and how do they affect employees?
We’re Gearing Up For Pedalfest 2018
Come Join Us On July 28th, 2018, At The Bay Area’s Premier Bicycling Celebration
The Dolan Law Firm is a proud sponsor of Bike East Bay’s Pedalfest!
Men Suing Women’s Empowerment Groups for Gender Discrimination
Women-focused organizations promoting co-working, networking, support, and other skills, to help women thrive in the workplace and other professional environments is facing backlash by men bringing lawsuits who say they are being unfairly excluded.
New legal Issues Concerning Brain Death Arise After The Passing Of Jahi McMath
Usually, I use this column to answer questions. Today, I will discuss the death of Jahi McMath and the new legal issues stemming from Jahi having been pronounced dead in California on December 13, 2013 and again on June 22, 2018 in New Jersey.
Press Conference with Nailah Winkfield, mother of Jahi McMath – July 3, 2018 at 1:00 pm
For Immediate Release:
Press Conference with Nailah Winkfield, mother of Jahi McMath
On July 3, 2018 at 1:00 pm, Nailah Winkfield will present at a press conference to be held at the Dolan Law Firm, 1438 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102.
Jahi McMath Has Died In New Jersey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JAHI MCMATH HAS DIED IN NEW JERSEY
On June 22nd, 2018, Jahi Kelis McMath died peacefully in the presence of her mother Nailah and step father Marvin in a hospital in New Jersey. Jahi died as the result of complications associated with liver failure. Jahi had been living at home, with her mother Nailah Winkfield, her stepfather Marvin Winkfield, and younger sister in New Jersey for the last 4 years. She will be returned to California to be buried near her family and friends.
Increased Fee In Utility Bills May Come To PG&E Customers Due To North Bay Fires
This week’s column expands on last week’s discussion of the implications of CalFire’s recent reports faulting PG&E for a dozen of last October’s wildfires. While last week I focused on the ramifications for direct victims of the firestorm, this week I will look at the broader impacts to the California public. Sadly, this topic feels more timely than ever as Northern California’s first major wildfire of year continues to burn out of control since it began in Lake County on Saturday.
Residential Pool Safety Regulations Updated
Summer is upon us and each year it’s important to revisit safety laws and best practices in regard to residential swimming pools and spas. Drowning is California’s second leading cause of death for children aged 1-4 and even nonfatal drowning injuries can result in long-term disabilities from irreversible brain damage. Since most drownings in young children occur in home swimming pools, it is especially important that owners of residential pools take proper precautions to keep unaccompanied children out and, in case a child does enter a pool unaccompanied, to prevent injury by the suction of pool pumps and filters.
CalFire Investigators June 8th Report Explained
Alexis writes: I live in Napa County and my property was damaged in the Atlas Fire last October. Thankfully, we’re alright but we wonder whether we should join one of the many lawsuits against PG&E to recover some of our losses. I saw that CalFire recently released its second report finding PG&E responsible for several of the fires, including Atlas, and was hoping you could give me a sense of what the report means for fire victims.
New Legislation Will Require A Permit For Electric Scooter Companies
Today’s column continues where last week’s left off regarding legal responsibility for injuries caused by hazardously placed Bird, LimeBike and/or Spin electric scooters. Today, I will first discuss new legislation designed to reduce the risks these scooters present and next address responsibility for injuries caused when motorized scooters are driven on the sidewalk.