Motorcycle Laws in California: What Motorcycle Rules and Laws Do I Need to Know?

COVID-19, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury / By walter

Written By Chris Dolan and Cioffi Remmer This week’s question comes from Anonymous who asks: I am thinking of getting a Motorcycle. What are the rules for operating motorcycles on the road here in California? Dear Anonymous, Thanks so much for your question. Since the pandemic, California roadways are seemingly returning to normal (i.e., traffic). …

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Masks Mandates and Public Transportation: How Does One Judge Have The Power to End The Mask Mandate?

Civil Rights, COVID-19, Free Speech, MUNI / By walter

Written By Christopher Dolan and Kim Levy This week’s question comes from Bill S. from San Francisco who asks: I’m taking my family to Hawaii in a few weeks and just learned that a Florida judge struck down the mask mandate for airlines. I’m confused about how this will impact our trip. Does this mean that …

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I Was Laid-off because of COVID-19

Civil Rights, COVID-19, Employment Law / By walter

By Christopher Dolan and Mari Bandoma Callado “I was laid off, along with my whole crew, when COVID-19 first hit. I worked for a company that provided janitorial and building maintenance to a commercial building. Now, my company is hiring again. Can I reapply to my old job, or are they supposed to notify me …

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2022 California Legislative Update

Civil Rights, COVID-19, Employment Law, Firm News, Personal Injury / By walter

Written By Christopher B. Dolan, Steven Balogh and Nancy Villatoro This week’s question comes from Fred in Oakland: Every year, it seems laws get changed or updated. Can you share some laws that your firm may be looking out for in 2022? Thanks for your question, Fred. During the first of the year the California …

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What Is A Reasonable Work Accommodation?

Civil Rights, COVID-19, Employment Law / By walter

Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Emile Davis This week’s question comes from Cindy W. from Oakland: I am immune compromised and have a number of related health conditions that make me much more susceptible to serious and life-threatening symptoms if I contract COVID-19. Even the less severe strains could send me to the hospital …

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Accidents Involving Pedestrians are on the Rise

Car Accidents, COVID-19, Firm News, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury / By walter

Written By Christopher Dolan and Jeremy Jessup This week’s question comes from Jordan from Emeryville: As people have started to get out more, I keep hearing about pedestrians being struck by cars. I know this is nothing new but seems to be coming up a lot more lately. Do you know what the trend is, …

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Without Jurors, The Light of Democracy Dims Remarkably

Civil Rights, COVID-19, Firm News, LGBT, San Francisco Examiner / By 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. My husband and I had a real hard time during COVID …

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Can I Order Alcohol to Go?

COVID-19, Firm News, San Francisco Examiner / By walter

Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Megan Irish This week’s question comes from Ramon P. from East Bay who asks: I have a favorite Mexican food place, and during the pandemic I was able to get their margaritas to go. It was a great treat amidst all the chaos that was the pandemic. Is that …

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Workers with Long COVID May Be Entitled to ADA and FEHA Job Protections

Civil Rights, COVID-19, Employment Law, Professional Misconduct / By walter

Written by Christopher B. Dolan and Mari Bandoma Callado Sandra F. from Castro Valley writes: I work at a grocery store and contracted COVID-19 in July. I have since tested negative and have been told by my medical provider that I am outside the contagious window for spreading the virus. Unfortunately, some of my symptoms …

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Who Is Responsible For Discarded Needles In The Street?

Civil Rights, COVID-19, Personal Injury, San Francisco Examiner / By walter

Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Aimee E. Kirby This week’s question comes from Nancy G. from San Francisco: Recently, I moved to San Francisco for a job opportunity. Like many people here, I sold my car and now get around by either walking, biking or taking Bart to work. While walking to and from …

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