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DA Price Drops Charges of Life Without Patrol in Double Murder case against Alameda County Deputy Sheriff

 March 27, 2027 at 1:15 p.m. (Today) PRESS CONFERENCE ALAMEDA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 5151 Gleason Drive, Dublin, CA 94568  On the late evening /early morning of September 6/7, 2022, Alameda County Deputy Sheriff Devin Williams shot and killed Maria and Benison Tran in their home in front of Benison and Maria’s son, Brendon Tran and …

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New Law Protecting Off-Duty Cannabis Use and Impacting Employer Drug Testing

Written By Chris Dolan and Vanessa Deniston This week’s question comes from Elaina, from San Mateo, CA, who asks: I am a regular recreational marijuana smoker. It reduces my anxiety, and I believe it would help me greatly when things get stressful at work. I don’t have a doctor’s authorization for medicinal marijuana, but I …

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Several New California Laws to Consider for 2024

Written By Chris Dolan and Megan Irish Dear Dolan Team, Happy New Year, 2024!  As we get into the new year, is there anything new we need to know about?  What can affect my day-to-day life in San Francisco and the greater bay area?  Are there important changes happening in California? – Always Curious in California Dear …

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Do I Need to Sign an Arbitration Agreement to Admit My Loved One into a Nursing Home?

Written By Chris Dolan and Cristina Garcia This week’s question comes from Shannon B. from the Sunset District, who asks: A few months ago, my family and I made the difficult decision of placing my elderly mother, who suffers from Alzheimer’s, in a nursing facility. At the time of admission, I received a lot of …

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Is An Employer Responsible for the Negligent Actions of an Employee?

Written By: Chris Dolan and Emile Davis This week’s question is from Tim from Oakland: I own a small business selling high end garage doors. Last Thursday, one of my employees got in a car accident on her way home from work.  She doesn’t always drive, but on Thursdays she has to go meet potential customers …

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