We all know how frustrating it is to ask to be removed from a mailing list or distribution list, only to continue to get mail from the same company as if we have no choice in the matter. A new
Our firm has taken note of a disturbing wave of class action lawsuits against both large and small companies who sell goods and services online, or who use their websites to drive traffic to their physical locations. Some of these
Since its initial enactment in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) has been a source of much litigation. Historically, ADA litigation focused on access to brick-and-mortar businesses and the alleged lack of adequate facilities for individuals with disabilities. Recently,
My previous post was regarding cybersecurity and some of the dangers lurking behind our widely-used “secure” technologies and authentication systems. A related issue is what you, as a business owner, chief technology officer or other data collector, must do to
A recent string of lawsuits have many local businesses again paying close attention to their own compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). One individual, along with the same attorney in each case, appears to be targeting restaurants and
Proposition 65 requires warning labels to be placed on all products containing lead. Although there is a clear need for the protections and warnings that the statute was intended to provide, unfortunately, in San Luis Obispo and throughout California, attorneys
What is Our Judge Doing? Although the assigned judge is not attending depositions or participating directly in the discovery proceedings, she is still very interested in the case. The court will typically hold a case management conference (CMC) about 90
The lucky reader has never been involved in a civil lawsuit. However, a suit, whether as plaintiff or defendant, is certainly a possibility for every reader. Suddenly an automobile accident happens and you end up the plaintiff or defendant in
The legal cases that typically capture the most public attention are those that appear to be ridiculous or outrageous. Probably the most infamous example is the McDonald’s “hot coffee” case. However, for every instance in which a court or jury
Corporate CEOs, career criminals, and Larry King may have substantial experience in selecting lawyers to represent their interests but many people don't know how to go about selecting a lawyer. A yellow pages ad will typically provide general information about
We all know how frustrating it is to ask to be removed from a mailing list or distribution list, only to continue to get mail from the same company as if we have no choice in the matter. A new
Our firm has taken note of a disturbing wave of class action lawsuits against both large and small companies who sell goods and services online, or who use their websites to drive traffic to their physical locations. Some of these
Since its initial enactment in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) has been a source of much litigation. Historically, ADA litigation focused on access to brick-and-mortar businesses and the alleged lack of adequate facilities for individuals with disabilities. Recently,
My previous post was regarding cybersecurity and some of the dangers lurking behind our widely-used “secure” technologies and authentication systems. A related issue is what you, as a business owner, chief technology officer or other data collector, must do to
A recent string of lawsuits have many local businesses again paying close attention to their own compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). One individual, along with the same attorney in each case, appears to be targeting restaurants and
Proposition 65 requires warning labels to be placed on all products containing lead. Although there is a clear need for the protections and warnings that the statute was intended to provide, unfortunately, in San Luis Obispo and throughout California, attorneys
What is Our Judge Doing? Although the assigned judge is not attending depositions or participating directly in the discovery proceedings, she is still very interested in the case. The court will typically hold a case management conference (CMC) about 90
The lucky reader has never been involved in a civil lawsuit. However, a suit, whether as plaintiff or defendant, is certainly a possibility for every reader. Suddenly an automobile accident happens and you end up the plaintiff or defendant in
The legal cases that typically capture the most public attention are those that appear to be ridiculous or outrageous. Probably the most infamous example is the McDonald’s “hot coffee” case. However, for every instance in which a court or jury
Corporate CEOs, career criminals, and Larry King may have substantial experience in selecting lawyers to represent their interests but many people don't know how to go about selecting a lawyer. A yellow pages ad will typically provide general information about
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