Berkeley Family, Employment and Personal Injury Law Blog
Millennials’ view of prenuptial agreements
In California and in other parts of the United States, there have been taboos about marriage and divorce that seem to be losing their power among certain parts of the population. An example of this can be seen when one looks at the view that many millennials have...
Distracted driving poses a threat on the road
Distracted driving is a serious and growing threat to safety on California roadways. Despite widespread public awareness campaigns designed to highlight the dangers of texting while driving and other forms of distraction, the omnipresence of technology continues to...
Drowsy driving as dangerous as drunk driving
Drowsy driving is a serious problem on roads in California and all over the country. In a survey conducted by AAA, nearly 33% of respondents said they had driven at least once in the prior month while they could hardly keep their eyes open. In a study of 1,767 people,...
2 TSA officers suspended after noose discovered at airport
Californians who regularly fly may be interested to learn that two Transportation Security Administration officers at Miami International Airport were suspended with pay in July after a noose was found in a bagging screening area. In a statement, TSA stated that the...
Take precautions to avoid trucking accidents and injuries
Trucking accounts for a large percentage of roadway traffic across America, but unfortunately, along with the heavy volume of trucks comes an increase in trucking accidents. Accidents involving commercial trucks can lead to a variety of injuries, including broken...
Employers urge Supreme Court to extend Title VII protections
The California-based Walt Disney Company is one of more than 200 employers that recently submitted a letter urging the U.S. Supreme Court to extend protections provided by the Civil Rights Act to LGBT and transgender workers. Title VII of the landmark 1964 law...
Drivers are confused about what their cars can do
Drivers in California and throughout America may be confused about what autonomous vehicles are actually capable of. There are five levels of automation, with the highest level reserved for vehicles that can truly drive themselves with no human engagement. Currently,...
Defective hernia mesh can cause painful consequences
People in California who sought treatment for a hernia may have wound up suffering serious damage as a result of the mesh products used to repair the injury. While hernia meshes have been used for over 60 years in these procedures, some of the options and materials...
How California women can fight back against harassment
Women in California should be aware that while women are filing more harassment claims than ever before in the #MeToo era, they are also facing substantial retaliation. Even though there have been issues with retaliation, there have also been many major success...
Operation Safe Driver Week targeting speeders
Law enforcement in California and across the country will be focused on bad behavior by commercial and passenger vehicle drivers during Operation Safe Driver Week, which is scheduled from July 14 to 20. The special focus of the program this year is on speeding....
