California has one of the most comprehensive ballot initiative systems in the country. Measures can be placed on the ballot for a direct vote by the California State Legislature or through a petition signed by a sufficient number of registered voters. Corporate interests planned for ballot measures in November 2022 to severely impact the rights […]
Recovering From Nerve Damage After a Severe Injury
Were you involved in a motor vehicle accident? If you were in a crash and you are dealing with tingling, numbness, or pain, you may have suffered nerve damage. It is a common yet underappreciated car accident injury. While bumps, bruises, lacerations, and broken bones are usually visible in the immediate aftermath of a crash, […]
Motorcyclist Killed in San Jose Accident. City Nearing Record High for Traffic Fatalities
The Mercury News reports that a 28-year-old motorcyclist was killed in an accident on the Capitol Expressway. The deadly collision as the rider was attempting to split lanes. The motorcycle collided with a pickup truck and the rider was thrown from his bike before being struck by another vehicle. Catastrophic highway accidents are on the […]
Filing a Product Liability Law in California? Be Ready for These Two Affirmative Defenses
All manufacturers have a responsibility to provide reasonably safe products to the public. In California, a manufacturer, distributor, and/or a retailer may be strictly liable for injuries caused by a dangerous and defective product. That being said, it would be a mistake to assume that strict liability means automatic liability. Corporations can defend product liability […]
The Supreme Court Must Answer to Voters
The impending reversal of Roe v. Wade will demolish the revered role of the Supreme Court as simply interpreting the Constitution. Citizens United, a classic example of creating a decision that insulates the dark money of the ruling class from public accountability and enables despotic interests to gain power, is held in contempt by many. […]
