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Father’s Rights in the State of California and Common Mistakes to Avoid
When it comes to child custody cases and divorce, many fathers will often fail to recognize that they have equal rights to the child, as do mothers. In a majority of cases, fathers will mistakenly assume this and will usually relinquish their rights early on during child support or custody hearings, often resulting in… Read More »
Different Types of Employment Harassment and How to Defend Your Rights as an Employer
There are many different forms of workplace harassment. With the many different interpretations, it could be difficult for even HR personnel to easily identify the signs. With careful understanding, however, workers can identify the most common forms of workplace discrimination, which could help to minimize the persecution. Discriminatory Harassment Every form of workplace discrimination… Read More »
California Dog Bite Law: Dangerous Propensity Dogs
When a person suffers a dog bite, the event can result in very traumatic, serious and permanent injuries. There are multiple reported deaths that occur every year as a result of vicious dog bites and attacks. Quite often, the canine bite will result in damage to the victim’s nerves and muscle tissues, permanent scarring,… Read More »
Big Rig Disasters Caused by Tire Malfunction
When a tire explodes on a highway, the debris can be scattered across the road. In many cases, shards of rubber from the erupted tire can fly into oncoming traffic, which can cause catastrophic accidents or injuries. In addition to the leftover debris, there are other hazards that could be caused by a big… Read More »
Medical Malpractice Cases in California: Understanding Prenatal Negligence
Prenatal care provided by health care specialists such as obstetricians and midwives is intended to ensure that pregnant women have the healthiest and safest delivery possible. Prenatal care, when done effectively, can be one of the most important reasons behind a healthy baby and a successful delivery. Effective and up-to-standard prenatal medical care involves… Read More »
How to Determine When an Attorney is Responsible for a Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Breach of fiduciary duty is often confused with legal malpractice. A breach of fiduciary duty and legal malpractice both fall under the capacity of tort law. A breach of fiduciary duty, however, is not the same as an attorney committing a legal malpractice or other form of professional negligence. Importantly, where a claimant asserts… Read More »
Child Custody Cases in California: Frequently Asked Questions
When parents cannot agree to the terms of a child’s custody or visitation, the parents may choose to go to court and have a judge provide a temporary order. A court order on child custody is based on the “best interests of the child” which is determined based on various enumerated factors under the… Read More »
File a Wage and Hour Complaint in the State of California
In California, an employee can enforce his or her wage and hour rights by filing a complaint through the California Superior Court, Federal District Court, or directly with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement depending on various circumstances including the type of claims being asserted and whether there is an employment arbitration agreement. The… Read More »
Professional Liability in the State of California: Proving Legal Malpractice
The California’s court system is one of the largest in the world, serving a population of more than 39 million people. According to the Judicial Council of California, in the fiscal year of 2015-2016, 6.2 million cases were filed in the Superior Courts for matters from civil, criminal, family and juvenile, probate, mental health,… Read More »
Business Formation in California: How an Attorney Can Protect Your Rights
The initial steps of starting a business are some of the most important. Based on the primary steps you take, you can help to ensure that you have a secure and stable foundation to have a successful business venture. When structuring a business, it is imperative to structure it in a way that will… Read More »