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Is There Gender Bias in The Movie and TV Industries?
On May 11, 2016, the Los Angeles Times reported a story relating to a previous request by the American Civil Liberties Union for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to investigate a pattern and practice of gender bias in the hiring of primarily male film and TV directors, and more recently to include producers, actors … Read More
CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT RULES EMPLOYER MUST PROVIDE SEATS FOR EMPLOYEES
In a unanimous opinion, NYKEYA KILBY vs. CVS PHARMACY, INC., Case # S215614, on April 4, 2016, the Supreme Court of California held an employer must provide suitable seating for its employees as long as it is reasonable to do so in the particular work environment. In other words, the employer must provide seats for … Read More
Do Corporations Follow the Golden Rule?
The “Golden Rule” is a principle or practice in which one has a moral and ethical desire to be truely concerned about others. A commonly used word to describe the concept is “selflessness.” This process and concept involves the situation in which an individual performs an activity, deed and/or an act without an expectation of … Read More
Why Vote – The Reasons Are Infinite
As we look ahead in 2016, the answer to the question seems obvious to most of us, yet there are still some who feel it makes no difference and, therefore, they do not vote. Sadly, these individuals are often unaware of and not interested in what happens in their “world” since it does not fit … Read More
Hiring An Attorney Who Is Tough, Smart & Knows the Law
Do you or someone you know have a professional or occupational license and facing an investigation or charges by the State of California? Are you seeking a professional or occupational license? Have you considered your future endeavors and how the potential outcome of the present situation can adversely impact the choices you may later have … Read More
2016 New California Laws
There are about 800 new California laws that went into effect on January 1, 2016. Here are a few noted by the following topics: Driving Under the Influence – drivers convicted of a DUI (whether alcohol or drugs) in four California counties [Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento & Turlare], under an existing program that will remain … Read More
Are Firearms The Real Problem or People Who Abuse them?
With the escalating scourge of mass killings, we are obliged to examine both the underlying causes of and potential solutions to drastically reduce mass shootings, by those with depraved and evil minds, sociopaths, psychopaths, terrorists and barbarians who without any conscience (morals) whatsoever use military style assault weapons and/or stockpile and then utilize huge quantities … Read More
Appeals Court Upholds California Death Penalty
On November 12, 2015, the United States 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of the California Death Penalty and in so doing reversed the ruling by the US District Court that decided under the 8th Amendment it was unconstitutional as cruel and unusual punishment because of lengthy and unpredictable delays. The California Attorney … Read More
Medical Board of California Fall, 2015 Newsletter
The Medical Board of California (MBC) has just published its latest edition of its quarterly Newsletter, and for convenience we are including the link: Newsletter Fall 2015 There are various sections of particular interest as follows: A. Answers to a series of questions that have recently been asked by physicians relating to subjects such as … Read More
Renewal of Professional and Occupational Licenses
The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has been utilizing the BreEze online licensing and enforcement system for quite some time. They are planning to transition more of the state Boards and Bureaus to this system. In the past, my law firm has always encouraged all those who have a state license to submit their … Read More