This week’s question comes from Laird in Oakland: I work in construction, and I am often at the worksite for 10-12 hours each day. I often don’t get off work until after 7 p.m. I am afraid that this will not give me time to vote on election day. I don’t feel comfortable mailing my […]
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Written By Chris Dolan This week’s question comes from anonymous: My daughter tripped in the high school parking lot she walks through after softball practice. It was already dark and there were no direct lights and she tumbled down a nearby ravine. Luckily, she only had some minor cuts and bruises, but I am worried that
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Written By Chris Dolan and Carole Okolowicz This week’s question come from Phill in the North Bay: I am avid hiker and enjoy being outdoors. Not sure if dogs are getting more popular in the last two years, but it appears that I see more people with dogs on the trail now. Some dogs are
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Written by Christopher B. Dolan This week’s question comes from Kevin in San Francisco: I live in the City and like many people, I do not own a car. Too expensive. I tend to walk often and enjoy it. Can you talk more about pedestrian law and pedestrian safety. Seems like every day I have
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Written By Christopher Dolan and Nancy Villatoro This week’s question comes from Anonymous who asks: Can I change attorneys at any time? What are things I should consider when doing so? Dear Anonymous: Thank you for your question. You have the right to discharge your attorney at any time and for any reason. In certain
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Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Taylor French This week’s question comes from Anonymous who asks: I had a doctor’s appointment the other day, and there was an arbitration agreement in the intake paperwork packet. What is arbitration, and am I required to sign this agreement? Dear Anonymous, thank you for your question. Arbitration is
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Written By Christopher B. 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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Written By Mari Bandoma Callado August is National Breastfeeding Month (and includes World Breastfeeding Week – August 1 to 7). This month is dedicated to promoting advocacy and protection of breastfeeding to ensure that all families have the support they need and the opportunity to breastfeed. With all the obstacles that breastfeeding parents who return
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By: Mari Bandoma Callado, Eric St. John & the Dolan Law Firm DE&I Committee 32 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, making it unlawful for private employers, state/local governments, employment agencies, labor organizations, and labor-management committees to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Under the ADA, employers with fifteen
Written By: Christopher B. Dolan and Vanessa C. Deniston This week’s question comes from Amanda in Richmond CA who asks: I have a number of young female relatives living in states that are expected to ban abortion. I am deeply concerned for their safety and bodily autonomy should they have an unplanned pregnancy. As a
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