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California Courts and Courtrooms Closing
Due to severe budget cuts of the Judicial Branch of Government, a huge number of courts and courtrooms in approximately 29 counties throughout California have closed, and some have had severe reductions in services. The Judicial Council of California has reported that over 50 Courthouses and over 200 Courtrooms have been closed as a result … Read More
BULLYING: There Is No Place For It In The Workplace!
From the meek child on the playground tormented by a bully, to the workplace where a co-worker or supervisor targets and harasses an employee, there is no place for bullying. The laws are changing to address this, and so too must the policies in the workplace. Any workplace policies should be geared towards defining, identifying … Read More
Identity Theft – What is the Real Story?
Identity theft can be characterized as a major scourge in society today. It has become a growing danger, and as such it currently is often labeled cybercrime and/or cyber espionage, with this fraud on the public becoming so pernicious that even major nationwide firms such as Target, eBay and Home-Depot; as well as financial giants … Read More
How to Handle Contacts and Interviews From Government and Others?
As a mater of great concern is what to do when confronted with a telephone call from law enforcement, a licensing Board, Bureau or Agency, and/or an investigator who is seeking to obtain the underlying facts, information, details &/or answers to questions. Even more challenging is when such an individual makes an in-person contact with … Read More
What Are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)?
For the most part, many of us have not read or heard about ACE’s, the acronym for adverse childhood experiences. Whereas highly negative experiences as a child often create indelible marks in his/her brain impacting child development, they do not have to be irreversible. For more information of significant interest, see the following: https://acestoohigh.com/2012/10/03/the-adverse-childhood-experiences-study-the-largest-most-important-public-health-study-you-never-heard-of-began-in-an-obesity-clinic/ Negative … Read More
Pharmacist Consultations Are Very Important
The California Board of Pharmacy mandates that Pharmacists provide personal consultations to individuals who are dispensed medications via a prescription when requested by the patient and in all cases if they did not previously receive the prescription and/or it was in a different dosage, form or strength. In December, 2013, CVS Pharmacies entered into … Read More
Law Enforcement Cannot Search Cell Phones Without Search Warrant
In the case of Riley vs. California, Number 130132, decided by the U.S. Supreme Court on June 25, 2014, a unanimous Court held that the police cannot search or access information on a cell phone even though it is incident to an arrest (in this case it was for a weapons charge), except when it … Read More
The Veteran’s Administration Paid Out over $100 Million Annually in claims since 2004
When our military men and women fight for our country, they are willing to sacrifice the most cherished aspect of their being, their life and all that it entails including their family, friends, dreams and desires. What do they get in return if they need health care? The subject of health care to our veterans … Read More
Is The Right to Privacy Compromised via Emails, Text, Cell Phones or Browsing the Internet?
Dating back to 1789, the Bill of Rights was enacted establishing personal freedoms to protect the public from and thereby limit the Federal Government. Not very long after, the states ratified these laws so these freedoms applied equally to action by state governments. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was adopted in response to … Read More
Should law Enforcement Be Permitted to Stop and Search on the Basis of an Anonymous Tip of Reckless Driving?
In the U.S. Supreme Court case of PRADO NAVARETTE et al. v. CALIFORNIA, 12-9490 (April 22, 2014), the Court held the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was not violated and, therefore, the traffic stop by a CHP law enforcement in which the officer searched the bed of a pickup truck and found about thirty … Read More