Thanksgiving is unique among U.S. holidays, in that it is observed by people of almost every religious and political belief. For most, Thanksgiving is a day of gratitude for the blessing of food, family, warmth and abundance. Unfortunately, Thanksgiving is also the time of year when...
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The list of Woolsey fire victims is growing. The Woolsey fire started on November 8, 2018, and rapidly intensified into a destructive inferno that has destroyed homes and property across the Southern California communities of Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Oak Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, and...
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You have heard of ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft. Now, there is a new shared mobility trend on the street: “dockless” scooters....
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On January 1, 2018, Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, took effect in California, legalizing recreational marijuana within the state for adults over 21. Many questions remain about exactly what is and isn’t allowed by law — particularly regarding how marijuana use pertains...
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October is National Fire Prevention Month, and if you’re staying at an Airbnb property, you should study our Fire Accidents page. We’ve created it, including information about the causes of fire, and how to prevent them in residences and workplaces. According to a study, the...
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As America watched the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, which included Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s allegations of sexual assault, many #MeToo advocates couldn’t help noticing that Dr. Ford seemed to be the one under attack. Researchers have identified this response...
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Wrongful death lawsuits are some of the most tragic cases; they tend to capture public interest and often receive media coverage on every step of the case, from preliminary hearings and briefs to jury selection, opening and closing arguments and expert testimony. Some of the...
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The Las Vegas Strip shooting, which took place on Sunday night, is now the deadliest shooting in American history, with 59 deaths and over 500 injuries. But what will the legal ramifications of this tragedy be? In recent years, almost every American tragedy has led to...
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The high-tech society in which we live constantly presents us with new and unexpected challenges to public safety. Case in point is the recently released and wildly popular augmented reality game – Pokémon Go. Combining the Pokémon characters with a mobile phone's GPS capabilities, Pokémon Go...
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Everyone has heard a story about a frivolous lawsuit that purports to show how “sue happy” people have become. While some people do file ridiculous lawsuits, many tales you hear don’t tell the whole truth. The "McDonald's Coffee Lady" Required Skin Grafts — Only Asked for...
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