Los Angeles Law Blog
What if your contract does not have an end date?
Many California contracts, such as commercial leases, have specific end dates that bind both parties to the terms. On the other hand, perpetual contracts do not have an expressed duration. If there is any uncertainty as to whether the contract is perpetual, you and...
Daily Journal: New laws acknowledge bullying for what it is: a life-and-death matter
Originally published in Daily Journal, Nov. 25, 2019 by Christa Ramey The beloved holiday movie “A Christmas Story” features a laugh-out-loud scene in which the film’s bespectacled hero is forced to confront a pair of terrifying bullies blocking his way home from...
Is your child at increased risk for distracted driving?
Drivers in California spend a good amount of time on the road. Any time you hit the road, it potentially exposes you to more danger. Some of the dangers can come in the form of distracted driving. If you have a teen driver, distracted driving may be one of your...
Safety tips for using Uber or Lyft
Los Angeles and Southern California are a traffic nightmare. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft offer a convenient, less expensive option with a few taps on your phone. Because you are riding in the back seat, rideshare services also pose risks to your health and...
Car crashes and inattentional blindness
Californians are no strangers to car crashes. As you pass by one on your way to work, you may ponder the cause. While there are many reasons why vehicles collide, there is one that may sound foreign: inattentional blindness. We here at Ramey Law, P.C., work hard to...
The impact of drowsy drivers
When residents of California hit the road without getting enough sleep, they may feel like they aren't actually putting themselves or anyone else at that much risk. After all, plenty of people drive while they are tired. Unfortunately, the truth of the matter is that...
Administrators at troubled school relocated, but still employed
Moreno Valley school district officials have replaced administrators at the middle school where Diego Stolz died after he was beaten by fellow students. The former administrators are still employed by the school district. In the court of public opinion, replacing...
How should I deal with a hostile co-worker?
While it's not necessary that you get along with every single person you work with, you'd like to remain civil with your co-workers when at all possible. Civility can be difficult when faced with a hostile co-worker, who might even engage in bullying behavior with you...
What are the focus four?
Every day in California, numerous people go to work on construction job sites. These people might work on what some may consider to be small remodeling jobs at a personal residence, or they may be at massive commercial sites where completely new and large structures...
What is food allergy bullying?
Food allergies are nothing new to California residents. It is common for schools to send notices home warning parents of a child with a serious allergy and requesting that no snacks or meals containing the allergen be sent to the school. Like many parents, however,...
