Dolan Law Firm is appalled by the increasing displays of violence and hate targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), including the shootings in Atlanta which left eight dead, six of which were AAPI women, as well as the vicious attacks on elderly AAPI in the SF Bay Area over the last few weeks. Our […]
Written By: Christopher B. Dolan and Kimberly E. Levy Jacob from San Francisco asks: What is the filibuster? Where did it come from? And how do we get rid of it? Dear Jacob: Good questions. The filibuster is a form of political obstruction with a sordid past. Essentially, a filibuster is a procedure by which
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Written By: Christopher Dolan and Lourdes De Armas Back in the 1970s there was the public outrage when businesses first placed signs on their doors saying, “No shirt, no shoes, no service.” This was a response by businesses to keep the long-haired hippies out of their stores and restaurants. There was no state or federal
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Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Jeremy M. Jessup This week’s question comes from Johanna in Truckee who asks: Every new year there are hordes of new laws that are enacted but I find it difficult to know what they are. Is there any way you can provide some highlights of California’s new laws? Dear
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Written By: Christopher B. Dolan and Matthew D. Gramly This week’s question comes from Donald in Washington, D.C. who asks: Following the January 6th riots in Washington D.C and the storming and occupation of the Capitol Building by domestic terrorists egged on by President Trump, I’m hearing many people call for the invocation of the
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Q: Samy: May other people help me vote? A: Samy, great question. You can choose 1 or 2 people to help you in the voting booth, but not your employer or union official. You can ask an election worker to help you, but, they must not influence you; you can ask or bring a sign
Written By: Christopher B. Dolan and Casey Hultin This week’s question comes from Nancy B. who asks: Q: I have read that there are unofficial ballot drop boxes. How do you know if a ballot drop box is real? And what do I do if I find out later that I dropped my ballot off
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By Christopher B. Dolan and Vanessa C. Deniston: This week’s question comes from Stella M. who asks: Q: I am interested in volunteering as a poll worker in my county on Election Day, but I am concerned about the health & safety ramifications. Hundreds of people will likely be funneling through polling stations on November
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Written By: Christopher B. Dolan and Matthew D. Gramly Donald from Belvedere asks: Q: Is it possible for a candidate to become President of the United States without winning the nationwide popular vote? A: Dear Donald, Yes, it is possible. In fact, that has happened twice in the very recent past. Over the last seven
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Written by: Mari Bandoma Callado and Christopher B. Dolan Billy S. asks: Q: “I have seen many terms like provisional, mail-in and in-person voting. It’s all very confusing. Can you explain what this all means?” A: Thank you for your question Billy. In order to fully participate in our democracy, we encourage all eligible voters to
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