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?

Civil Rights, Employment Law / walter

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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Paid Sick Leave Hours Increased for Californians In 2024

Civil Rights, Employment Law / walter

Written By Chris Dolan and Monica La This week’s question comes from Gerry in San Francisco, CA, who asks: I know that recently, California passed a new law to raise the number of paid sick leave days from three to five days. Can you explain more about this new law and when this change will

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Do You Have Any Privacy Rights at Work?

Civil Rights, Employment Law / walter

Written By: Chris Dolan and Vanessa Deniston This week’s question comes from Justin in San Leandro, CA, who asks: I work at a high-security facility monitored in various locations by video cameras. As a requirement part of the hiring process, I was required to undergo a background check and provide personal information I felt was

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Working Outside in High Heat

Civil Rights, Employment Law / walter

Written By Chris Dolan and Emile Davis Today’s question come from Gabriel in Oakland: I work as the only parking lot attendant in the East Bay. This year, it has been over 100 degrees many times and I don’t see signs of it cooling any time soon. There used to be a booth where I

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Trial By Jury: An American Institution

Civil Rights / walter

Written By Christopher B. Dolan This week’s question comes from Frank T. in the Mission District: I got a jury summons in the mail. Why do I keep getting them? I don’t want to sit on a jury and take time away from work. Frank, I know this is a sentiment shared by many right

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Supreme Court Upholds the ICWA as Constitutional

Civil Rights, Firm News, Free Speech / walter

Today, the United States Supreme Court stood for what is just for Indian Country as the ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978) was upheld by a 7-2 vote. The ICWA recently came under attack in Haaland v. Brackeen (2023), a case brought by the states of Texas, Louisiana, and Indiana, as well as a

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Swimming Pool Safety Act: Making Pools Safe for Children

Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Premises Liability / walter

Written By: Chris Dolan James from Marin County asks: I just bought a house built in the 50’s. I have undertaken a significant amount of renovation both inside and outside. The home has a nice yard and a pool. The pool needs some work, and I am concerned because sections of the fence around the

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Why Can’t I Sue for School Bullying?

Civil Rights, Free Speech / walter

Written By Chris Dolan and Aimee Kirby This week’s question comes from Laurie in San Francisco, CA, who asks: I want to understand why attorneys are not interested in my daughter’s case. Fellow students physically bullied my daughter for years in middle school. When it started happening, I thought the best approach was to let

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What You Need to Know About Fireworks in The Bay Area

Civil Rights, Personal Injury / walter

Written By Chris Dolan and Eric St. John This week’s question comes from Barry from San Francisco, who writes: Hello, I live in San Francisco, and it is starting to warm up. Whenever summer comes around, fireworks go off in my area. I was wondering, are fireworks legal in the Bay Area? Dear Barry, Thank you

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