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Should I File an Incident Report After a Slip and Fall?
How to Document Mishandling of Human Remains for Litigation
When Your Landlord Won’t Accommodate Your Disability: Your Rights Under California’s FEHA
In the News: Shane and Jake talk to Bisnow about the Rise of Toxic Mold Lawsuits
Jake and Shane Cohen spoke with Bisnow for its national report on the rise of toxic mold and habitability lawsuits against apartment owners.
The California Eviction Process: Every Step a Landlord Must Follow
Fired After Complaining to HR? How to Prove Retaliation in California
Dangerous Conditions on Property: What Counts and What You Must Prove
Who Can Sue When a Funeral Home Mishandles Remains in California?
At-Will Employment in California: What Your Employer Still Can’t Fire You For
Tenant Rights in California: 15 Questions Renters Ask Most
Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse: Protecting Your Loved Ones
Nursing home negligence is a form of elder abuse, and families have legal rights to hold facilities accountable. Here's what you need to know if you suspect your loved one is being mistreated.
Medical Malpractice: When Healthcare Providers Fail to Meet the Standard of Care
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional's negligence causes harm to a patient, leading to severe injury, disability, or death, leaving. If you or a loved one has suffered due to substandard medical care, you may have a valid malpractice claim.
Elder Abuse in Trusts and Probate: Signs and Legal Protections
What you need to know about elder abuse in trusts and probate so you can recognize the signs and act quickly to protect vulnerable loved ones.
Premises Liability: Holding Property Owners Accountable for Your Injuries
When you visit a store, a neighbor’s home, or even a public park, you expect it to be safe. But what happens when a property owner’s negligence leads to an injury? This is called premises liability.
What to Do After a Car Accident: Protecting Your Rights
Contesting Wills on Mental Grounds: Lack of Testamentary Capacity
If a will doesn't reflect the deceased's true intentions due to incapacity like dementia, illness, or other impairments, it can be contested on mental grounds.
FEHA and Housing Discrimination: Protecting Against Bias Based on Race, Sex, Disability, and More
Trust Disputes: Resolving Conflicts Among Beneficiaries
Trusts are designed to avoid probate, but disputes over administration can still arise, leading to litigation. Such trust disputes can pit beneficiaries against each other or the trustee.