In recent years, public awareness about “forever chemicals” has surged. Alongside this, there is a growing wave of consumer class action lawsuits targeting the corporations responsible for exposing the public to these toxic substances. Forever chemicals are a group of...
We Fight Against Injustice – Wherever It May Arise
WE FIGHT AGAINST INJUSTICE – WHEREVER IT MAY ARISE
Year: 2025
How do scammers use gift cards to commit fraud?
Scammers are becoming increasingly creative, exploiting every possible loophole to trick unsuspecting consumers. One of the most common tools in their arsenal? Gift cards. Gift cards were designed as a convenient way to give and receive money. Unfortunately, many...
When trial courts misinterpret the law
Many people associate appeals with criminal proceedings. High-profile appeals cases often involve individuals wrongfully convicted of criminal offenses. However, appeals are also common after civil court trials. People who litigate personal injury, business or...
New rule lets California parents apply for paid leave sooner
Becoming a parent is a life-changing moment, and it is a time when financial worries can begin to creep in. California has significant protections for new parents, including paid family leave benefits. The issue that many families have faced is that they can’t apply...
What rest breaks and meal periods are required in California?
California has protections for workers that aren’t available on a federal level, and many other states don’t have requirements that are equal to the ones in this state. One notable right of workers here is being able to take meal periods and rest breaks during their...
Signs of discrimination during a job interview
If you are going to a job interview, there are many ways to prepare. You can practice your talking points, study a business’s mission or update your resume. One other way to prepare is by understanding what questions you should not be asked by an interviewer. Some...
Can a product recall prevent a class action defect lawsuit?
Class action lawsuits are a legal remedy available when one party's defaults, misconduct or negligence impact numerous outside parties. If a defective product causes injury to consumers or puts them at risk of property damage, possibly by causing house fires, groups...
What is forced labor?
Most people who live in the United States (U.S.) appreciate their ability to work the job of their choice without being forced to work for a specific employer. Unfortunately, there are still individuals who are subjected to forced labor. Forced labor occurs when an...
Does it matter why an employer fires an at-will employee?
There are few things worse than having your boss tell you to pack your things as they will no longer be employing you. If you are an at-will employee, then this is always a risk. One day you can have a job and the next day you might not. So does it actually matter why...
2 types of sexual harassment claims
No employee should have to experience sexual harassment, but unfortunately many still do. One of the contributing factors to its continuation is that so many cases go unreported, leaving the harassers free to continue harassing that person or others. Understanding how...