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How Can We make Bus Stops Safe From Fast Moving Vehicles?

Written by: Chris Dolan and Megan Irish People waiting for Muni or other bus systems are vulnerable, and exposed to the dangers of fast moving cars just feet away from where they are expected to wait. While San Francisco has endeavored to make streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists alike, there continue to be tragedies, …

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Respect For Marriage Act (RFMA) v. Defense For Marriage Act (DOMA)

Written By Chris Dolan and Nicoletter Rae Bencito This week’s question comes from Aidan from San Francisco, who writes: My partner and I celebrated President Biden’s signing of the Respect for Marriage Act into law. However, we are both still concerned that our rights to marriage equality and same-sex marriage are still in jeopardy. What exactly …

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Hospital Lien Act Gives Health Care Providers Legal Recourse

Written By Chris Dolan and Nancy Avila Villatoro This week’s question comes from Anonymous who asks: Are my medical providers entitled to a portion of my settlement?  Dear Anonymous, Great question. Let’s create an example where you are in your car stopped at a red light, and the driver behind you is distracted, does not press …

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Investigators Looking if Warning Signs Were Missed in VTA Yard Shooting Case

    Chris Dolan was called to act as a legal employment expert today on NBC news regarding the horrible workplace shooting at the VTA yard shooting that took place at San Jose Valley Transportation rail yard where a gunman opened fire and killed long time employees. When questioned about workplace safety, Mr. Dolan said …

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What is Ascertainment? Here is what you need to know

Written By: Allison Stone and Christopher B. Dolan What is ascertainment? President-elect Joe Biden’s transition to power relied on a widely unknown acknowledgement called, “ascertainment.” Under the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 (PTA), the transition to the next presidential administration formally begins once the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA) ascertains the, “apparent successful …

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