Employment Law: What You Should Know
California law protects employees in myriad ways. From wrongful termination to safety in the workplace and more, it’s helpful to know a few basic things about employment law and how you may be affected....
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Criminal Law: Key Issues and Terms
If you have been arrested or believe that you are under suspicion in a criminal case, it’s helpful to know a few basic issues and terms. Here is some basic information to help you...
What Is a Will? Key Terms and Basic Information
Have you thought about preparing a will? Here is some basic information about wills to help you through the process: Basic Terms A will is a legal document and a significant part of your...
What Is Civil Litigation, Exactly?
You may have heard of “civil law” or “civil lawsuits,” but do you know what it means and entails? Here is some basic information to help you out: Civil law is sometimes referred to...
Domestic Violence: Basic Information and What To Do
In San Diego County, 17,000 domestic violence incidents are reported to law enforcement every year, according to the San Diego Domestic Violence Council. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship,...
Basic Tenants’ Rights: What You Should Know
If you rent your home in California you are protected by tenants’ rights and laws. Here is some basic information that every tenant and landlord should know: Tenants’ Rights Under California law, tenants have...
30 Tips for Avoiding Legal Malpractice Claims
By Dan Stanford During over three decades of prosecuting legal malpractice claims, I have been asked over and over again for concrete ideas to help lawyers eliminate or at least reduce the risk of...
Key Terms and Issues in Real Estate Law
If you own or are thinking of investing in real estate in California, it’s helpful to know a few basic things about real estate law. Here are some key terms and issues to help...
Workers’ Compensation: Types of Injuries and Filing a Claim (The Very First Step)
If you have a work-related injury or illness, your employer is required by law to pay for workers’ compensation benefits. Common workplace injuries include: Specific injury events: breaking a bone in a fall, getting...
10 Steps to Take if You Are in an Auto Accident
Being involved in an automobile accident can be scary and stressful. Here is some basic information on what you can do to you help you out: Stay at the scene until the police have...