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How New California Employment Laws Protect Independent Contractors
In the fall of 2019, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 5 into law to protect independent contractors in California. The primary goal of the legislation is to ensure independent contractors are properly protected under state and federal employment laws. Here, our San Francisco employment law attorneys explain the key things workers… Read More »
California Tenant Rights – What You Need To Know
Tenant rights protect renters from unlawful acts by unscrupulous landlords. In California, residential tenants have important legal rights. You may have questions about your rights under state or local law. Whether you are a couple days late on your rent, trying to get your landlord to make a basic repair or fighting to get… Read More »
What is the Average Wrongful Death Settlement in California?
Losing someone you care about is heartbreaking, especially when it is a wrongful death caused by someone else. Under California law (California Code of Civil Procedure § 377.30), eligible family members of the deceased victim can bring a wrongful death suit against the at-fault parties to get justice and economic support. During such a… Read More »
What You Need to Know About California Ban on Mandatory Arbitration Agreements
In the fall of 2019, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 51 into law which is essentially the California Ban on Mandatory Arbitration Agreements. The legislation bars companies and organizations from resolving most types of employment law claims through forced arbitration. The bill is strict — it even includes the possibility of criminal penalties… Read More »
Are Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements Enforceable in California?
Did you or your loved one sign a nursing home agreement containing a pre-dispute, mandatory arbitration clause? If so, you may be wondering if the nursing home arbitration agreement be enforced? The answer is it depends on the specific circumstances — a forced arbitration clause may be binding, but only if specific conditions are… Read More »
Four Tips for Negotiating a Severance Agreement in California
What is a fair severance package in California? This is a question we get a lot at our Oakland law firm. Leaving a job is never easy but when you do you may have to negotiate a severance agreement in California. Whether it is due to a lay-off, corporate restructuring, or differences in vision,… Read More »
Was Your Auto Accident Caused By a Dangerous Road Hazard? What You Need to Know
Most car accidents are caused by driver error. By some measures, driver negligence is responsible for approximately 90 percent of all motor vehicle crashes in the United States. Of course, that figure still leaves a significant gap. So why do the other accidents occur?
Difference Between a Wrongful Death and Survival Action Claim
Nothing is more traumatic than the loss of a loved one. While a wrongful death claim can never truly make things right, it does allow family members of the deceased an opportunity to receive justice, accountability and financial support. There is also a similar (but distinct) type of legal action called a survival action… Read More »
Evictions and Tenants’ Rights During Quarantine
The biggest question tenants have during the COVID-19 quarantine is, “What do I do if I cannot afford the rent?” The State of California recently enacted a moratorium preventing landlords from filing evictions based on nonpayment of rent. That means, if you cannot pay your rent at this time, the landlord will not be… Read More »
Premises Liability Claims: Who Can Be Held Liable for an Accident at a Public or Government Building in California?
Were you injured on public property in Northern California? If so, you have the right to bring a premises liability claim to seek financial compensation for your injuries-but there are some special rules and regulations that apply. Most likely, your case falls under the California Tort Claims Act (CTCA). Here, our San Francisco premises… Read More »
