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Scaling a Business Without Living Like a Firefighter

"A small law firm felt like zero diversified risk." That's how Jenn Gore describes the early years of running her personal injury practice. Every key resignation, every slow intake month, every cash crunch landed on...

What Makes Sexual Harassment at Work Illegal in California?

Unlawful workplace misconduct destroys your professional peace and violates strict statutory protections established in our state. Corporate supervisors frequently minimize abusive behavior as harmless office interactions, but our lawyers know exactly how to expose these...

Was Your Termination Legal? 10 Examples of Wrongful Termination

You were recently fired, but was your termination even legal? If your employer lets you go for reasons that violate statutory protections or public policy, they broke the law and may be subject to heavy...

What Reasons for Termination Are Considered Wrongful Under the Law

California employers generally have broad authority to terminate at-will employees, but that power has legal limits. A termination may be wrongful when the real reason involves discrimination, retaliation, or another violation of employee protections. Wrongful...

What Are My Rights as a California Employee?

California employees have significant protections governing how they are paid, treated, and permitted to take protected time away from work. Knowing your workplace rights can make it easier to recognize when an employer is withholding...

The Emotional Toll of Injury: Why Mental Health Should Be Considered in Settlements

A serious injury can have effects that extend beyond your physical health. Anxiety, disrupted sleep, fear, or difficulty returning to activities you once enjoyed may continue long after the initial accident. These effects can alter...

Tips on Staying Safe When Taking an Uber or Lyft

Rideshare apps offer a convenient way to get around, but passengers should still take basic safety precautions before getting into an Uber or Lyft. Checking the driver and vehicle information, staying aware of your surroundings,...

What is a Subrogation Letter?

After an accident, you may receive a letter from an insurer or a medical plan that you did not expect. A subrogation letter is written notice that the sender paid for treatment related to your...

When the Spark Is Gone: What Strategic Reinvention Looks Like and What It Means for Your Life After a Setback

The title is still impressive. The income is still there. From the outside, everything looks like success. But internally, something has shifted. The energy that used to pull you toward your work in the morning...

What Every Attorney Should Know About Bankruptcy

Imagine a case you've worked for two years. Discovery is done, mediation failed, and trial starts tomorrow morning. Then an email arrives with a bankruptcy notice attached, and everything stops. For bankruptcy attorney Sevan Gorginian,...