Human traffickers often target particularly vulnerable people. In some cases, they manipulate and mislead immigrants. They may promise them opportunities in the United States before smuggling them into the country or may take advantage of them when they have already...
We Fight Against Injustice – Wherever It May Arise
WE FIGHT AGAINST INJUSTICE – WHEREVER IT MAY ARISE
Year: 2025
When an attorney provides ineffective assistance of counsel
People who hope to fight their criminal charges expect a trial to exonerate them. Sadly, many defendants who assert their innocence end up convicted after going to trial. Defendants may have the option of appealing a conviction in certain qualifying circumstances. For...
When legal malpractice leads to an unfair trial
People accused of crimes frequently plead guilty. Those who take their cases to trial often strongly insist that they did not break the law. Individuals convicted of criminal offenses despite going to trial may want to continue pursuing justice. They may hope to avoid...
What is the purpose of a qui tam lawsuit?
There are many scenarios in which employees might take legal action against their employers. Workers file wage and hour lawsuits when they don't receive the pay they deserve. They may file discrimination lawsuits when they endure unfair treatment or experience...
Is it “worth it” to blow the whistle on your workplace?
If you are an employee who knows or has witnessed your company flout the rules, regulations and laws, you are in a precarious position. On the one hand, you want to be a whistleblower and expose their fraud to the world. But on the other hand, you may also dread the...
This is one of the most common excuses for sexual harassment
Sexual harassment may be illegal, but it is more common in the workplace than many people realize. Part of the reason for this is that it does not always include unwanted physical contact, but may instead include comments that are inappropriate or explicit in nature....
Can you be fired for reporting illegal work actions?
Have you noticed your employer dumping hazardous chemicals in protected environments? Is your employer overbilling for goods and services? Does discrimination and sexual harassment go unpunished at your workplace? Have you caught your employer violating federal and...
Can you get fired for requesting appropriate break times?
Requesting legally required break times at work might feel risky, especially if you worry about retaliation from your employer. Many employees hesitate to speak up because they’re afraid of being perceived as difficult to work with. Yet in California, labor laws are...
Seeking legal and financial justice after surviving forced labor
Being subjected to forced labor is a profound violation of human dignity, leaving scars that are not only physical but also emotional and financial. For individuals who have endured such exploitation, their path forward often involves more than just recovery—it...
3 signs you are facing workplace retaliation
California employees have the protected right to report discrimination, harassment and unsafe or illegal workplace activities. When an employee engages in a protected action, they are protected from workplace retaliation. Workplace retaliation refers to when an...