National Origin Discrimination in California

Of the 19,839 employment discrimination cases filed in 2012 with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), 3,825 were based on “national origin.”...



‘Tis the Season for Car Accidents

The holiday season runs from Thanksgiving through Christmas and into New Year’s Day. We have holiday parties, big family dinners and office celebrations to attend....



Wintery Weather Wallops California Drivers

In the first week of December, Southern California was hit by a winter storm of rain and gusty winds. Snow was expected to fall at...



How a Float Plan Can Become Your Life Plan

The California Department of Boating and Waterways reports that there were 473 boating accidents in 2012 — a decrease from 512 in 2011. There were...



Don’t Ask and Don’t Tell About Criminal Records When Applying for Jobs

It is estimated that one in four adult Californians has an arrest or conviction record. To remove the barriers to employment at a time when...



Beware of Older Drivers Behind the Wheel

According to figures from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 15 older adults are killed and 500 are injured in motor vehicle...



Gear Up for Motorcycle Safety

A 43-year-old man from San Pedro, Leonard Fell, was recently killed when he rode his 1997 Honda motorcycle at a high speed into a pole....



Beware of Injuries at Your Local Playground

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there are more than 200,000 children injured every year at playgrounds.  Approximately 45 percent of the...



Drowsy Driving in California

If a motor vehicle accident occurs and police suspect it was caused by driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, police can conduct a...



Breach of Good Faith and Fair Dealing

The cause of action for breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing lets a person recover damages when the other side...