Los Angeles Law Blog
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,...
Will the new gig worker law change contract work?
Companies, such as Uber, use workers who are independent contractors. This is different than an employee because this type of worker does not receive benefits or other perks that come with being an actual employee of the company. However, California recently passed a...
Requesting a female Uber driver to avoid assault and harassment
In California and elsewhere, women report sexual harassment and sexual assault from ridesharing companies like Uber. To reduce their chances of becoming victims, some women would rather request a female driver. Is this possible? While the answer is no, RideGuru shares...
Take safety measures with ridesharing companies
Uber, Lyft and other rideshare apps are widely used in California’s major cities. Unfortunately, using the convenient apps is not always safe. Cincinnati.com ran a story on the fatal outcome of a missing college student who mistakenly entered a vehicle she thought was...
Birds, bugs and car crashes
Auto accidents have many different causes, including those which are relatively unusual. For example, some wrecks are the result of birds or even insects. So, how could a bird or a bug cause a crash? First of all, they can be very distracting, whether they interfere...
3 risks to consider before booking your next rideshare
Gone are the days when you had to stand on the street corner to hail a taxi if you did not have your own car. Now, you can simply log into an app on your smartphone and have an Uber, Lyft or another rideshare arrive within minutes. Your trip home may not be as...
Crashes involving buses, garbage trucks and other large vehicles
There are countless hazards to be on the lookout for while driving, from tricky intersections to poor road conditions and drunk drivers. Accidents may be especially likely to occur during certain times of the day and they may also involve vehicles that are not...
