A police officer sees a car run a stop sign. The officer puts on lights and siren and pulls over the car to give the driver a ticket. During this traffic stop, the officer somehow finds evidence of illegal drugs in the driver’s possession. Now, the driver faces not only a ticket for running a...
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Businesses in California, large and small, oftentimes come to find that their bedrock relationship with suppliers, vendors and other companies rely heavily on one thing: contracts. As a result, business leaders can usually benefit from knowing the basics about contracts and their relationship with business law. Basics of business contracts For starters, what is a...
Governor Newsom signed SB 1383 on September 17, 2020, significantly expanding the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”). This new law becomes effective January 1. 2021, meaning businesses should be preparing now. What is the CA Family Rights Act? The CFRA is a law that allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid...
A Central Valley resident who is going through a divorce or legal separation probably realizes that the process can be long, stressful and expensive. Issues like property division and child support and custody, as well as other issues, can be contentious. If a person does not stand up for his or her rights, it could...
Domestic violence affects a large portion of California residents. Unfortunately, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in three women and one in four men are victims of domestic violence. Although there are many organizations dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence, an attorney can offer many important services as well. There are...
Do you know someone who has a child with special needs, such as down syndrome or autism? They may need to consider the creation of an irrevocable trust to protect that child. It allows an individual to make sure a person with special needs is provided for beyond public benefits, by giving them cash, real...
When there is an auto accident in Hanford and across the Central Valley, law enforcement will likely consider the possibility that a driver was under the influence. If there is an arrest and charges for driving under the influence, many penalties can be assessed including jail time, fines and a driver’s license suspension. Other charges...
A job is more than just something to do for workers in the Central Valley. It is a necessary component of living and supporting themselves and those that they love. Without paying employment, many individuals would not be able to provide for their own needs and help their dependents and loved ones. Employment is a...