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<title><![CDATA[Protect your Children by Following the Law]]></title>
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That is why it is surprising that the leading causes of children’s deaths are very much avoidable if proper measures have been taken.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:40:55 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Figures Continue to Rise for Motorcycle Deaths]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/09/figures-continue-to-rise-for-motorcycle.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[In 2008, motorcycle accident deaths reached an all-time high since 1975 and doubled the 1997 figures. Motorcyclist deaths alone accounted for 14 percent of all motor vehicle accident fatalities.

The news is splattered with motorcycle accident news – today alone, Marine Corps Officer Marleea A. Gerfen, 21 was identified to have been killed in a motorcycle crash in Descano. The awarded officer was killed when her motorcycle went down on a curve and struck a dirt berm. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:33:55 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Non-Compliance to Product Recalls can turn Deadly]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://losangeleslawyers.blog.com/2009/09/16/non-compliance-to-product-recalls-can-turn-deadly/]]></link><description><![CDATA[The purpose of product recall is to take away  dangerous products off the market. Manufacturers would rather spend on recalling defective products rather than face multiple lawsuits and taint their good image.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:08:29 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Car Crash Injuries still Mounting]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/09/car-crash-injuries-still-mounting.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[According to the Department of Transportation Fatality Analysis Reporting System, although the number of injuries in car crash accidents has decreased in 2008, the numbers are still substantial.

In 2008, were a total of over 5.8 million car crashes, 1,630,000 which caused injury, 4,146,000 which resulted to property-damage, and 34,017 which ended in death. These staggering numbers from the year before have still failed to deter drivers from engaging in risky behavior.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:47:01 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Most Child Deaths Caused by Accidents]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/09/most-child-deaths-caused-by-accidents.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Children, because of their minority are extremely vulnerable to getting injured or even killed without proper adult supervision. Their immaturity leads them to underestimate threats or often, they would just be too helpless to defend themselves against danger.

The San Diego County's Health and Human Services Agency and Safe Kids San Diego recently released a report which emphasized most child fatalities are caused unintentionally. In San Diego alone, about 25 children under the age of 15 die each year because of motor vehicle accidents, falls and drowning.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:22:16 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Longer Life through Safe Holiday Driving]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://losangeleslawyers.blog.com/2009/09/14/longer-life-through-safe-holiday-driving/]]></link><description><![CDATA[Statistics show that most alcohol-related vehicle accidents happen from late night until dawn and that DUI cases are especially high on holidays. The blog “Major Holidays and Accident Magnets” further proves this claim.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:10:19 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Floor Mat Eyed To Be the Cause of Tragic Accident]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/09/floor-mat-eyed-to-be-cause-of-tragic.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[It was a tragic end for four people whose lives held so much promise.

California Highway Patrol officer Mark Saylor and his wife Cleofe, a molecular biologist and senior research associate, their 13-year-old daughter Mahala, and Chris Lastrella, a basketball coach and enrollment adviser never would have thought having their vehicle serviced and getting a loaner car would have caused them their lives – but it did.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:12:12 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Importance of Worker’s Compensation]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://losangeleslawyers.blog.com/2009/09/09/importance-of-worker%e2%80%99s-compensation/]]></link><description><![CDATA[Due to the economic crisis and scarcity of jobs, many are engaging in risky jobs just to earn money.

These workers are endangering their lives to compensate for their needs and so the company, in turn, should do their duty to appropriately compensate their services.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:30:38 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Major Holidays and Accident Magnets]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/09/major-holidays-and-accident-magnets.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[In Orange County alone, the CHP has arrested 73 people on suspicion of drunk driving, an increase from 67 arrests made last year. There were 35 DUI suspects arrested in checkpoints in Dana Point and Mission Viejo and Newport Beach police arrested 10 people suspected of drunken driving. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:21:25 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ventura County Sued for Disability Discrimination by Justice Department]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/09/ventura-county-sued-for-disability.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Government employees and offices are supposed to lead by example, after all, who can better set the bar for integrity and excellence than the government itself, which is sworn to uphold the laws of the land?

But the US Justice Department is now suing Ventura County for unlawful employment discrimination. The lawsuit filed was in behalf of a deaf woman whom the county failed to hire back in 2005. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 8 Sep 2009 20:28:08 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New Pool Safety Rules: Swimmers and Owners Beware]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://blog.mesrianilaw.com/2009/09/04/new-pool-safety-rules-swimmers-and-owners-beware/]]></link><description><![CDATA[There are 7,376 public pools and spas in Orange County and to date, 3,451 have submitted paperwork to prove they’re in compliance with the new safety regulations being implemented under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 4 Sep 2009 22:53:29 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cate’s Case and Worker’s Compensation]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/09/cates-case-and-workers-compensation.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Workplace injuries are a common occurrence, so common that in fact, even Oscar-winners can be a victim of it.

Cate Blanchett, a highly respected actress in tinsel town was reportedly injured while performing in a stage play, A Streetcar Named Desire when she got hit by a prop.

40-year old Blanchett suffered a head injury. During the play, one of the actors lifted a radio and she somehow got injured by it. The theater’s spokesman denies that it was intentionally thrown at the actress. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 4 Sep 2009 02:54:10 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Strict Liability in Defective Product Suits Instead of Negligence]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://losangeleslawyers.blog.com/strict-liability-in-defective-product-suits-instead-of-negligence/]]></link><description><![CDATA[Unlike other personal injury or wrongful death cases, product liability suits follow the strict liability clause instead of the general negligence rule.

If a person got injured or died as a result of a defective product, it will be difficult to prove that the actions of the manufacturer fell under the reasonable standard of care.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 3 Sep 2009 18:25:47 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CHP Officer in Fatal and Fiery Crash]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/09/chp-officer-in-fatal-and-fiery-crash.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[When a dangerous or defective motor vehicle, or when there is a failure to warn consumers which causes death or serious injury, the vehicle manufacturer, component part manufacturers and dealers may be held liable under the Product Liability Law. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 1 Sep 2009 22:44:08 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Joint Responsibility of Pedestrians and Motorists]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/08/joint-responsibility-of-pedestrians-and_31.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[While pedestrian safety should be a priority for all motorists, the same responsibility and due diligence goes both ways – pedestrians are just as responsible for their safety as motor vehicle drivers.

Pedestrian accidents, while not as high as other traffic accident fatalities such as rollovers, yielded 4,654 pedestrian deaths in 2007 in the United States. Also, there were 70,000 pedestrians injured in traffic crashes in 2007. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Joint Responsibility of Pedestrians and Motorists]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/08/joint-responsibility-of-pedestrians-and.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[While pedestrian safety should be a priority for all motorists, the same responsibility and due diligence goes both ways – pedestrians are just as responsible for their safety as motor vehicle drivers.

Pedestrian accidents, while not as high as other traffic accident fatalities such as rollovers, yielded 4,654 pedestrian deaths in 2007 in the United States. Also, there were 70,000 pedestrians injured in traffic crashes in 2007. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:11:49 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Child Ran-Over by a Truck]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://losangeleslawyers.blog.com/child-ran-over-by-a-truck/]]></link><description><![CDATA[A recent pedestrian accident involved the death of a 5-year-old child who was heading to an afterschool program held at a nearby campus.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:11:06 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Burning Question: Are iPhones Safe?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/08/burning-question-are-iphones-safe.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Incidents of iPhones and iPod Touches exploding has triggered several safety agencies investigating the matter such as the European Commission. There have been several reports of consumers getting injured when using the iPhone, one user got eye injuries when shards from the burst unit struck his eye and there is another report when an overheated iPhone in Netherlands caught fire and burned the backseat of a car. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:00:25 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Old Female Pedestrian Killed by 65-Year Old Driver]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/08/old-female-pedestrian-killed-by-65-year.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Pedestrian safety is a serious issue. A pedestrian is any person on foot or who uses a conveyance such as roller skates, skateboards, or even a person with a disability in a wheelchair. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one in six traffic fatalities is a pedestrian.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:33:08 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CHP Cracks Down on Bay Area Drivers Who Use Cellphones]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/08/chp-cracks-down-on-bay-area-drivers-who.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[It looks like Californians just don’t know when to quit a bad habit.

For the second time this month, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and police agencies will be cracking down on motorists who just can’t keep their hands off their cell phones while driving. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:48:19 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Child Pedestrian Safety is the Driver's Responsibility]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/08/child-pedestrian-safety-is-drivers.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Death is never easy, and for parents who have lost their beloved children too soon, the death of their child is the personification of injustice.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:47:53 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Driving Force behind Cash for Clunkers]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/08/driving-force-behind-cash-for-clunkers.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Age and poor maintenance can take a toll on vehicle safety and performance and this can contribute to car accidents because of vehicle condition or equipment failure.

Take for example, older model SUVs with a high rollover incidence rating. A fiery rollover accident which killed five people in Mission Viejo involved an older model of a Chevrolet Tracker. Some drivers and their families stick it out with the dangerous vehicles because they can’t afford to buy a new car. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 7 Aug 2009 10:30:42 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[In a Car Accident, Our First Duty is To Help]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://losangeleslawyers.blog.com/in-a-car-accident-our-first-duty-is-to-help/]]></link><description><![CDATA[Any person involved in a car accident has several duties they need to follow, especially if the accident resulted in a serious injury.

The first and foremost duty is to stop. Once you know you or your passenger’s are safe; it is also your duty, not only under the law but also as a person, to help other people who are injured.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:30:38 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hospital Settles Whistle Blowing Suit]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/07/hospital-settles-whistle-blowing-suit.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Whistle blowing is encouraged to expose any wrongdoing or to make public any concealed misconduct on the part of an organization.

Should you be involved in a whistle blowing case and your employer retaliated against you, you may consult an employment attorney to defend your cause.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:18:54 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hit and Run Ends the Dream of American Idol Aspirant]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/07/hit-and-run-ends-dream-of-american-idol.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[In many car accidents involving pedestrians, drivers have been known to flee the scene of the accident. Some would claim that it was instinct and some would say that they are afraid but truly, these drivers also fail to take into consideration that their actions could spell the loss of a person’s life that could have otherwise been saved. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:59:31 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Dangers of Indoor Pools to Children]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://losangeleslawyers.blog.com/the-dangers-of-indoor-pools-to-children/]]></link><description><![CDATA[Did you know that it only takes about 5 minutes of inattention for a child to go to a pool and drown?

A lot of parents find this out the hard way when they leave their children within the vicinity of a pool for a few minutes only to come back and find their child at the bottom of the said pool.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:55:31 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Racial Discrimination and Harassment is a Violation of the Civil Rights]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://losangeleslawyers.blog.com/racial-discrimination-and-harassment-is-a-violation-of-the-civil-rights/]]></link><description><![CDATA[In the blog “Burbank Police Charged with 6th Racial Discrimination Lawsuit,” the author discussed her disgust over the way a decorated officer was treated by the Burbank Police, which if proven to be true, are violations of the Title VII of the Civil Rights Code.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:09:57 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Man Sues for Damages for Condom in Soup]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/07/man-sues-for-damages-for-condom-in-soup.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[For victims of unclean and unsafe food and food preparation, a damage suit may prosper against the restaurant. In case of injury, a personal injury lawyer may be brought to the scene to help in the case.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:40:29 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Drowning incidents in Orange County]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/07/drowning-incidents-in-orange-county.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[In both of the near drowning accidents, children were monitored by adults who were distracted. To avoid similar incidents, it is advisable to designate at least one person to look after the children at all times and without any distractions.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:21:40 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Burbank Police Charged With 6th Racial Discrimination Lawsuit]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/07/burbank-police-charged-with-6th-racial.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[It’s tragic to think that to this day, a lot of people still judge others based on color and not on character. Racial discrimination, even after all the laws that have been enacted to protect people of diversity, persists to this day. Even a decorated and awarded Asian-American police detective is not spared. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:48:30 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Medicare: Issues of Insolvency and Looming Budget Deficit]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://legalconcernsandchallenges.blogspot.com/2009/07/medicare-issues-of-insolvency-and.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[With the looming budget deficit which is expected to reach $1 trillion this fiscal year, major federal programs such as the Social Security and Medicare are facing insolvency for the next few years according to analysts.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:39:13 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Teens Killed in Car Crash with Train]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/07/teens-killed-in-car-crash-with-train.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[In Canton Township, Michigan, five people, all believed to be teenagers died when an Amtrak passenger train carrying about 170 people struck the teens’ car. Authorities say that the sedan had skirted a gate at a road crossing near Detroit.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:58:18 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Another Hollywood DUI Case]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://losangeleslawyers.blog.com/another-hollywood-dui-case/]]></link><description><![CDATA[This is as common as it can be in Hollywood. You can add “Three’s Company’s” Joyce DeWitt upon the number of famous people made even more famous by their mug shots.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:57:55 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[State to Pay Woman Injured by Former State Senator]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/07/state-to-pay-woman-injured-by-former.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Driving under the influence, whether it is induced by alcohol, prescription drugs or dangerous substances is enough to impair the driver’s motor skills and judgment. This makes them a hazard on the road and Migden, who blamed her medical treatment should have known better than to get behind the wheel if her medical problems mess up her driving skills. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:40:26 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[TV Actress Caught DUI on Fourth of July Weekend]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/07/tv-actress-caught-dui-on-fourth-of-july.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever seen an episode or a rerun of the ‘80s sitcom of the late John Ritter, Three’s Company then surely you would know or at least be familiar with Joyce DeWitt, who portrayed the character of Janet Wood in the TV show.

Well apparently, during the Independence Day weekend festivities, Ms. DeWitt got a little too intoxicated to be good company.

The 60 year old actress was arrested in El Segundo on Saturday afternoon on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI).
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 8 Jul 2009 10:18:55 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Defective Air Conditioner Starts Fire]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/07/defective-air-conditioner-starts-fire.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Fire accidents are caused by faulty wiring, gas leak, accidental burning and many others. In a fire that occurred in Mission Valley, the incident was caused by a malfunctioning air conditioner.

The fire engulfed a three-story building that began at an empty office room. The fire broke out to the other floors of the building. About 60 to 70 people left the building safely except for one woman.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Jul 2009 18:44:52 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Save Lives: More Caution, Less Speed]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/06/save-lives-more-caution-less-speed.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[A little more caution and less speed could have avoided the Smith’s fatal crash. Loss of control of one’s vehicle is easily one of the leading causes of car crashes and most of this boils down to human error and driver error. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hit and Run Driver Caught and Charged for Biker’s Death]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/06/hit-and-run-driver-caught-and-charged.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Remember Jim Gafney, the biker for a cause, who died in a hit and run accident? Well, the good news is that the driver was already caught and properly charged.

Attorney John Hudspeth of the Clinton County State said that Leon K. Marcum was in jail on a $100,000 bail. Hudspeth further said that investigation is on-going on Marcum’s blood–alcohol level. Moreover, the possibility of charging the latter of felony driving under the influence was high. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:29:41 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[UCLA lab Trainee Dies, Family Criticizes Investigation]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/06/ucla-lab-trainee-dies-family-criticizes.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[People dealing with dangerous chemicals and substances must have sufficient training in handling the same. For trainees or apprentices, strict supervision is necessary. Moreover, equipment that would be used in the experiment, procedure or process must be functioning properly.

Improper or unsupervised handling of hazardous chemical may result to accidents such as fire and burn. In a tragic incident that happened at UCLA, an unsupervised trainee suffered severe burn injuries when an experiment gone badly.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:16:51 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Picking Up the Pieces of Air France Crash]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/06/picking-up-pieces-of-air-france-crash.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Piece by piece, the tragic crash of Air France jetliner is painting a grim picture what happened.

Although French investigators still have no clue on what brought the plane down, with more than 400 pieces of debris recovered despite the unfavorable conditions, they appealed for patience as to determining the cause as Air France crash is one of the worst situations ever known in an accident investigation. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:58:17 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Robes recalled for catching on fire ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/06/robes-recalled-for-catching-on-fire.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[When the families of 6 people who had died of burn injuries came forward, CPSC and Blair re-announced the voluntary recall of the robes. Of the six new incidents, five of them were women who were cooking at the time of death. Of the five, three were in their 80s.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:55:32 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Children’s Toys: Still Safe?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/user/447151/blogs/view.php?id=618476]]></link><description><![CDATA[If toys are not safe for children, what else can we give them to play with?

Last 2007, almost 2 million toys were recalled by Mattel Inc. and Fisher-Price because of too much lead content found in the toys&rsquo; paint. The author discussed in Deadly Play: A Product Liability Case, the adverse effects of lead poisoning, particularly to children.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:45:40 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fowl Trouble]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/06/fowl-trouble.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[A recent news update states that New York City plans to trap and kill up to 2,000 Canada Geese this summer in an attempt to avoid the same collision. The next plane must not be so lucky when the next bird strike comes.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:17:06 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Deadly Play: A Product Liability Case]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/06/deadly-play-product-liability-case.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[A series of recalls were made by toy maker Mattel Inc. and its Fisher-Price subsidiary in 2007, of nearly 2 million popular Big Bird, Elmo, Dora and other toys because of excessive levels of lead found in the paint on the toys. Barbie doll accessories and "Sarge" toy cars were also part of the recalls.
A $2.3 million civil penalty will be paid by both companies for lead paint violation involving children's toys according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 8 Jun 2009 14:29:16 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Importance of Preventing Rollover Accidents ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=597218&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[In “Rollover Accident Injures Five including 3 Children,” the author discussed the dangers of SUVs, as they are more prone to rollovers compared to other motor vehicles because they are top-heavy.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 4 Jun 2009 01:31:44 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rollover Accident Injures Five including 3 Children]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/06/rollover-accident-injures-five.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Families are enticed into buying bigger cars with the belief that the bigger their cars are the safer they become. However, safety has always been a major concern for big vehicles such as SUVs. SUVs are more prone to roll over accident than cars.

Rollover accidents are rare but when it happens it could lead to serious injuries such as head injuries or may result to passengers being thrown out of the vehicle. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 2 Jun 2009 23:48:30 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<link><![CDATA[Nissan Murano SUVs Recalled For Crash Potential]]></link><description><![CDATA[Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of unintended deaths in the United States. While auto accidents do happen because of driver error or negligence, auto manufacturers are equally responsible for ensuring vehicle and car occupant safety. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 May 2009 01:47:10 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Dangerous Practice of Medical Professionals ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=596629&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[In “To Heal and Not to Harm,” the author discussed various cases of medical malpractice that have recently occurred. This is also covered by the personal injury law, wherein doctors, nurses, hospitals, or any other medical professionals are obliged to use reasonable care when treating patients.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 May 2009 01:42:18 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[To Heal and Not to Harm]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/05/to-heal-and-not-to-harm.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Patients pay to get proper medical attention and literally place their lives and limbs in the hands of their doctors and hospitals. There is a sacred trust and responsibility reposed on medical practitioners and health facilities that must provide quality patient care. A single act of negligence on the part of these health professionals carry a devastating effect in the lives of so many people.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 May 2009 21:08:43 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Dangerous Distraction: Texting and Driving]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/05/dangerous-distraction-texting-and.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The California train crash prompted a federal ban on cell phone use by train workers. Likewise, California is one of the states that passed a law banning all motorists/drivers from using handheld cell phones and text messaging.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 May 2009 01:33:22 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Wasted Time: Teachers' Termination Dispute]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/05/wasted-time-teachers-termination.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Following the uproar raised by the Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) dilemma over the laborious and expensive process of firing substandard permanent teachers, Matthew Kim, a former special education teacher at Grant High School fights back and alleges that he is a victim of disability discrimination.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 8 May 2009 22:25:17 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Reigning Miss California faces breach of contract]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/05/reigning-miss-california-faces-breach.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Breach of contract is an actionable wrong in California and anywhere else. So long as the terms of the contract are conscionable and voluntarily agreed by the parties, such terms should stand. Should the matter be elevated to the court, Prejean must hire an attorney expert on breach of contract cases.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 8 May 2009 22:17:42 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Investors Scammed by Hedge Funds ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=591523&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[In this present financial crisis, money is very important and so those who invest should do it wisely and companies should never promise something they could not give.
The most recent case of fraud involves Ruderman Capital Partners Hedge Funds that scammed $38 million worth to its investors in the blog “Hedge Fund Defrauds Investors worth $38M”. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 7 May 2009 01:38:22 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Tenured and Terrible: The Fight Against Substandard Teachers]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/05/tenured-and-terrible-fight-against.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[A Los Angeles Times report painted a stark picture on the public education system’s dilemma in dealing with tenured public school teachers who get to keep their jobs despite poor classroom performance, laziness, apathy and in some cases, even improper conduct. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 7 May 2009 01:30:37 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Copyright Infringement Issue in X-Men Origins: Wolverine ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=591310&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[Copyright infringement occurs when an owner’s exclusive rights on a copyrighted work gets encroached. Just like the case in “Film Pirates: The Big Bad in Wolverine Movie,” wherein the author discussed how an unfinished version of the movie, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, was leaked and posted on the Web last April, about a month before its official release in theaters.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 6 May 2009 00:09:55 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Who is to Blame for the Continuous Occurrence of Bus Accidents? ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=591309&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[In a blog titled “A Series of Unfortunate Bus Accidents,” the author reflected on the possible reasons for the constant occurrence of bus accidents. He also cited a bus accident in Monterey County in which four people were killed and thirty others were injured. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 6 May 2009 00:09:22 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hedge Fund Defrauds Investors worth $38M ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/05/hedge-fund-defrauds-investors-worth-38m.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[
Civil litigation in case of fraud and misrepresentation in business transactions like this is the best action to take in pursuing your claims to protect your legal rights. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 4 May 2009 21:05:56 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Film Pirates: The Big Bad in Wolverine Movie ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/05/film-pirates-big-bad-in-wolverine-movie.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Piracy is stealing and posting copies of the unfinished Wolverine movie way before its screening this May 1, 2009 is like corporate rape. It’s a flagrant violation of copyright laws that would likely affect the movie’s box-office earning. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 4 May 2009 21:01:52 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Series of Unfortunate Bus Accidents]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/04/series-of-unfortunate-bus-accidents.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Looks like swine flu isn’t the only thing racking up the body count in California.

Going through the news, I read from the Los Angeles Times about a bus crash in Monterey County that left four people dead with more than thirty more injured.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 1 May 2009 01:40:40 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Reporting Defective Products ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=589828&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[I read in a blog titled: “Mega Brands pays civil settlement for defective toy” that the company settled with a victim’s family for more than one million dollars but reported the incident weeks after the boy’s death and recalled their defective toys three months after the accident.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:47:13 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Toymaker Giant and Its Defective Product ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Federal law requires all product manufacturers, retailers, companies, and distributors to only sell products which can be safely used or consumed by people. And in case that a business has introduced a defective product on the market, it is important to announce a recall to prevent injuries and even death from occurring.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:17:25 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mega Brands pays civil settlement for defective toy]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/04/mega-brands-pays-civil-settlement-for.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[When Consumer Product Safety Commission investigated the incident, it revealed that Rose Art currently known as Mega Brands already received at least 1,100 reports of children being injured after swallowing the magnets but failed to act on it. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:33:56 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Evolving Safety Precautions for Elder Drivers ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=584986&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[Aging immensely affect people’s reflexes, skills and sharpness when moving and making decisions. Here are some of the reasons why elderly are likely to be in danger while driving:

• They respond slower when confronted with danger.
• Their tolerance for alcohol is much lower compared to other adults.
• Vision and hearing abilities of elderly can be relatively blunt.
• Reflexes and muscles might be weak.
• They might be suffering from side effects of their medications
• Inability to concentrate or focus]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 3 Apr 2009 01:48:54 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[“Click or Ticket” Campaign Launched]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://theaccidentlawyer.blogspot.com/2009/04/click-or-ticket-campaign-launched.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Inarguably, seatbelt is one of the most efficient auto features to prevent car accidents. It has dramatically reduced fatalities and serious injuries to car occupants.

Over the years, authorities have been creative in finding ways to minimize, if not eliminate, incidents of car accidents. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 3 Apr 2009 01:12:09 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Women sue for discrimination and harassment]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/04/women-sue-for-discrimination-and.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Discrimination remains a challenging issue in this modern time. Employees continued to be discriminated against by reason of their race, gender, age and beliefs.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Apr 2009 02:56:03 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Elderly man smashes car into restaurant]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/04/elderly-man-smashes-car-into-restaurant.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Driving is a skill. It involves focus, attention and physical stability.

An elderly man driving a car may lack the driving skills he once possessed. He may be disoriented and be oblivious to the surroundings.

A perfect example for this was the car crash that happened in Redondo Beach where an 88-year old man mistook the accelerator for the brake. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 1 Apr 2009 02:57:30 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fisher Price Recalls 3 in 1 High Chair]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/03/fisher-price-recalls-3-in-1-high-chair.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Fisher Price had yet again joined the bandwagon of companies that ordered recalls of their own products from the market. The recall was prompted by a report of a child who sustained a skull injury in an accident using the company’s high chair product.

The Fisher Price 3 in 1 high chair had been recalled due to its faulty features. The seat descends or leans backwards from its high chair frame when the booster seat button is released while the child is still seated. Moreover, the seat back can separate if not fully snapped in place. These features pose great fall hazard to young children.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:49:55 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Measures to Battle Unemployment]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/03/measures-to-battle-unemployment.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[California is one of the states badly hit by the economic slowdown. In fact, the unemployment rate currently stands at 10.5% which is 2% higher than the national jobless rate.

Seeing the need to address this issue, the state senate voted to approve two bills that would provide additional funds to unemployment insurance benefits.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:05:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BUI Policy Reintroduced]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/03/bui-policy-reintroduced.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Boating is a more popular recreation during summer and fall. Consequently, it is during these seasons that boating accident also rises.

The U.S. Coast Guard revealed that motorboats have the most accident with 44%, personal water crafts with 24% and cabin motorboats with 15%. Over all 21% of deaths were attributed to alcohol use.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:02:09 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Wheelchair man died in a crash]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/03/wheelchair-man-died-in-crash.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Pedestrian accidents increase due to the risks involve just in crossing the streets. In fact, injuries or deaths are more attributed to pedestrian accidents than car collisions or mishaps.

If an able bodied person is in threat for danger when crossing the street, what more for a person bound in a wheelchair?]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:25:17 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Workers Deserve Better Protection]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/03/workers-deserve-better-protection.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Workers may be at the bottom of the company food chain. But, without them, it is impossible for a company to still continue its operation and cater to the needs of their consumers.

Because of this, it is important to provide them protection from workplace accidents.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:22:31 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Evolving Employment Laws ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=582977&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[Employment laws are implemented to protect the interest of the nation’s workforce and to give them stability in their jobs. Rights of employees are further protected with each law passed under the present government.

I’ve read in the blog “Radical Changes of Employee Free Choice Act of 2009” the provisions of the newly passed bill under the Obama administration.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:02:44 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Radical Changes of Employee Free Choice Act of 2009]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/03/radical-changes-of-employee-free-choice.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 is yet another controversial bill passed under the Obama Administration. This Act, when signed into law, would mean another victorious milestone for the employees.

The Act, otherwise known as the “card check”, would affect the employers in three major ways.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:52:08 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Protecting Employees from Discrimination]]></title>
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It is expected in a workplace that everyone would be professional and treat others with respect and courtesy. This ensures employees can work together harmoniously and have a good working relationship.

I’ve read in the blog “Discrimination Suits Hit Record High” that there has been a 15% increase in complaints regarding employment discrimination.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:34:12 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Discrimination Suits Hit Record High]]></title>
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has reported a 15% increase or 15,000 more cases involving workplace discrimination.

EEOC Acting Chairman Stuart J. Ishimaru, in its statement, revealed that he has not seen such an increase in magnitude. He could not however say if it signified a trend although he admitted that employment discrimination remained a persistent problem.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:25:33 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Providing Good Compensation to Workers ]]></title>
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Without workers, each company would not be able to deliver what their consumers need and demand.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:18:35 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avoiding Accidents: Are We Safe at Home?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/03/avoiding-accidents-are-we-safe-at-home.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Like the fire accident that happened in Santa Ana. There was a report of fire at the Aspen Apartments in the 3300 block of South Bear Street last Thursday afternoon. This fire, which is so massive that the heavy smoke from it could be seen from miles away, has resulted in the death of one. Homicide and arson investigators are still looking into the case and the cause has not yet been determined.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:03:28 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pro-Employee Steps of the Obama Administration]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/03/pro-employee-steps-of-obama.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Ledbetter Bill was drafted to overturn the Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Ledbetter vs. Goodyear Tire and Rubber. In this case, the court ruled that lawsuits over race or gender discrimination could no longer be filed if claims were based on a previous decisions made by them 180 days ago or more. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:50:21 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Lead Law: Prioritizing the People’s Safety ]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 9 Mar 2009 22:58:56 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Lead Law under Scrutiny]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/03/lead-law-under-scrutiny.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[With the ever-growing complaints and incidents of lead poisoning and lead related cases, Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, a federal law regulating lead use, was enacted.

The law would require all products sold for children 12 years old and below be tested for lead and phthalates. It aimed at protecting consumers especially children from lead poisoning and other related risks.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 6 Mar 2009 21:10:14 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cell Phones: Help or Disaster? ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=578767&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[Cell phone, a piece of technology, intended to help people. However, like any other equipment, cell phones need to be used properly, or else, might possibly result in danger.

According to recent studies mentioned in “Cell phone’s Life Taking Effect”, the use of cell phone has become the main factor in the continuous increase in pedestrian accidents.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 6 Mar 2009 21:04:55 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cell phone’s Life Taking Effect]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/03/cell-phones-life-taking-effect.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Pedestrian accidents are due to several factors. Negligent crossing, negligent drivers, lack or improper use of cross walk, lack or deficient stop lights are only some factors of the prevalence of pedestrian accidents.

In recent studies though, phone use is as much dangerous to pedestrians as to the drivers. Peter D. Loeb, Economics Professor of Rutgers University, Newark, found that cell phone use was the main reason for the continuing increase in pedestrian accidents.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 5 Mar 2009 23:30:44 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Elderly vs. Fire; Protecting Elderly from Fire Accidents ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=578571&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[An accident such as the burning of an establishment can cost the owners much as properties that have been burnt would be of no use. That is the reason why many install equipments that would prevent fire accidents.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 5 Mar 2009 22:06:14 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Safety First ]]></title>
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Young kids are normally not aware of any danger and are generally focused on having fun and playing with their toys. However, some toys in the market are considered hazardous due to manufacturing or design defect. For this reason, we should always check toys before giving them to children to avoid any unwanted accidents.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 4 Mar 2009 22:46:10 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Fiery Situation]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/03/fiery-situation.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[When a fire breaks out, we tend to panic, be scared and be shocked. Our senses seem not to coordinate with our body that some of us forget to react or confront the situation.

If you are 93 years old and your home is caught on fire, your weak body, blur vision and distorted senses are only some of the contributing factors on why you may not respond to such an emergency.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 4 Mar 2009 20:49:06 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hazardous Toys Recalled]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/03/hazardous-toys-recalled.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Your children’s safety should never be compromised. Hazardous toys once it gets into their system spell even great dangers.

Adding to the list of companies recalling hazardous toys is CBB Group Inc.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 3 Mar 2009 23:02:51 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Colusa Bus Accident Investigations at its Final Stages]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/02/colusa-bus-accident-investigations-at.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[After months of speculation of the cause of the tragic bus accident, finally investigation revealed that the driver Quintin Watts was indeed drowsy during the crash. The investigation yielded no traces of alcohol or drug use. Due to such development, Watts was released from the state prison after 3 months of imprisonment.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:29:43 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Nursing Home Cited for Poor Care]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/02/nursing-home-cited-for-poor-care.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Lemon Grove Care and Rehabilitation Center in San Diego County was one of those included in the growing list of nursing homes who have received a citation. In fact, it received an “AA” citation, the worst and most severe penalty and a fine of $80,000 from the state of California.

This incident had been fueled by an incident involving a 74-year-old woman who died at such center for burn injuries.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:11:02 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Plane Crashes on a Buffalo Neighborhood]]></title>
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The accident scene was a residential area. As it was near Buffalo Niagara International Airport, residents were used to seeing airplanes on top of them but not when one actually landed on the roof and crashed through a family’s home.

Airplane accidents happen not as often as car accidents. However, when tragedy like this occurs, it produces gruesome and terrifying images.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:34:53 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Politically Motivated Discrimination ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=575063&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[The case in point is the blog, “Discrimination due to Political Affiliation”. The author emphasized the case of an applicant who filed a case for discrimination due to his political beliefs.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:10:15 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Discrimination Due to Political Affiliation]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/02/discrimination-due-to-political.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Discrimination in any aspect is a practice frowned upon by the society. If you are discriminated against due to your race, sex, political beliefs, disabilities or religion. The law empowers you to sue.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:12:37 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Under Threat for Vehicle Crash]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/02/under-threat-for-vehicle-crash.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Vehicle crash seemed an every day sight in the freeways and streets of America. The effect and consequences of the crash bring different outcome to the victims and their loved ones. Feelings of shock, pain, anguish or outrage is rather common.

When the victim of a vehicle crash is a beneficial member of the society, the effect is more disappointing and regretful.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 6 Feb 2009 22:03:14 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Freeway Accidents and Fatalities]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:25:29 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Liability in Bus Accidents]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2009/01/liability-in-bus-accidents.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Buses often carry large numbers of passengers and when bus accidents occur, the consequences are often tragic and disastrous.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:21:30 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Discrimination based on Mental Disability and Impairment]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/12/discrimination-based-on-mental.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Having a disability is difficult enough for anyone and being discriminated at work because of one’s medical condition makes it even worse. Similarly, disability discrimination is also an unlawful practice that has corresponding penalty under the law.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:57:20 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Plane crashed into home, killed three]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/12/plane-crashed-into-home-killed-three.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[An airplane accident happened recently in San Diego which claimed the lives of at least three people just this week.

Prior to the accident, an F/A-18D Hornet plane took off the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier off the coast of San Diego with only one pilot on board. Reports said that the plane was having problems right after take off and the lone pilot prepared for an emergency landing.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:53:44 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Obesity Discrimination: The Other Side ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=554957&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[The blog “When you are discriminated against due to obesity” is correct but presents only one side of the coin.

True, obesity can be considered as a clinical condition. Meaning, you are obese, or extremely fat, without you wanting it - neither you are eating excessively. True also that when you are fired on the basis of your weight, you may file a discrimination suit and emerged a winner.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:30:45 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Expected Legislative Changes in Employment Law]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/11/expected-legislative-changes-in.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Is it right to say that we lack laws when a situation does not favor us? Or do we simply lack implementation of existing laws that we feel the need to enact some more?

Whatever we say about new laws, we are about to see some major changes in the coming days as more legislative acts are expected to bring these changes to the present employment laws. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:35:05 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Workweek and Minimum Wage Compliance Definitions]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/11/workweek-and-minimum-wage-compliance.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Employers should be aware of what constitutes a workweek and minimum wage compliance as provided under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA).

Workweek under the FSLA is defined as the “fixed and recurring period of 168 hours -seven consecutive 24-hour periods”. It may begin on any day and hour of the week and need not correspond with the calendar week.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:02:55 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Non-Resident Employees are also Covered by California Wage Laws]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/11/non-resident-employees-are-also-covered.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The case of Sullivan v. Oracle Corporation and Oracle University, filed on 6 November 2008 and decided by the United States Court of Appeals, resolved that non-residents of California are under the coverage of the California Labor Laws for works performed within the state.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:57:20 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents on the Rise]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/11/bicycle-pedestrian-accidents-on-rise.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The streets of San Francisco have seen the rise in the number of motorcycle and bicycles not only due to continuing rise of fuel prices and worsening economy, but in an effort to lessen the pollution and cleanse the air.

But corollary to that is the rise in pedestrian and bicycle accident which reported to have doubled since the last year. Authorities said that this does not mean that roads have become more dangerous but merely because of the increasing number of bicycles and motorcycle these days. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:50:51 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rights of Pregnant Women ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=553347&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[Pregnant women are still considered important part of the labor force despite their condition. This had been emphasized by the blog, “Equal Treatment to Pregnant Women”.

The author pointed out that pregnant women could not be discriminated against when applying for a job or retaining the same. Their contribution to the society is recognized that laws regarding pregnant employees have been enacted.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:34:04 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Equal Treatment to Pregnant Women]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/11/equal-treatment-to-pregnant-women.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Women composed nearly half of the workforce today. When they become pregnant, they have the right to apply, be hired and continue working just like any body else. In fact, about 80% of American women become mothers.

The pregnancy discrimination act was enacted to safeguard the rights of pregnant women. It amended Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:04:31 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[When You are Discriminated against due to Obesity]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/11/when-you-are-discriminated-against-due.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Albeit there is no law specifically outlawing it, it is still illegal to discriminate against an employee or a job applicant on the basis of his/her weight - or to put it bluntly, if such an individual is over-weight or obese.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:59:37 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[GPS: To Prove or Disprove Overtime Claims ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=550876&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[I’ve come across this blog “GPS: Protection from False Overtime Claims?” but I’m quite hesitant to accept the title. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:48:51 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Improving Overtime Claims through GPS ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=550523&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[Technology plays a vital role in today’s world. Not only it boosts economy but it also helps in court litigations.

The blog, “GPS: Protection from False Overtime Claims?” proved my point. It tackled a device known as geo-positioning or GPS helpful to both the employer and the employee. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:44:57 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[GPS: Protection from False Overtime Claims?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/11/gps-protection-from-false-overtime.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Proving exactly how many overtime hours an employee has worked is difficult in many overtime cases. And this becomes even more complicated when an employer’s time or pay records are inaccurate. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 8 Nov 2008 00:03:12 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What it Takes to Win an Auto Accident Case ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=549710&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[The blog “Between Winning and Losing in an Auto Accident Claim” stresses one very important point – that is, it takes more than just the obvious injuries the victim sustained in an auto accident to win it.

It cited the case of an auto accident where actor Keannu Reeves was involved. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 7 Nov 2008 23:56:54 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Between Winning and Losing in an Auto Accident Claim]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/11/between-winning-and-losing-in-auto.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Recovering for damages in an auto accident requires more than having an injury to show and having someone to account for it as the offending party (defendant).

Take the case involving Keanu Reeves and Alison Silva as mentioned in the article, “Keanu Reeves Wins Lawsuit Filed by Paparazzo Alison Silva”, posted on November 3, 2008. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 5 Nov 2008 20:22:57 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Workplace Grievance System ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=549209&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[Initially, a sexually harassed worker or employee must go through some administrative procedures before he can file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. According to law, these administrative remedies must first be exhausted before anyone can proceed with the filing.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 4 Nov 2008 21:49:24 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Caution to Good Samaritans ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=548174&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[Human nature dictates that when one is in need we have to ask, at least, if there is something we can do.

This is true even in accidents especially in freeways where drivers tend to mind their own affairs and be oblivious to incidents in their surroundings.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:33:22 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Insights on School Bus Accidents and Negligence]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/10/insights-on-school-bus-accidents-and.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[School buses are of great help especially when we cannot take our children to school by ourselves. To and from school, we entrust the safety of our children to these school buses. However, a rather unfortunate accident can happen for some of us.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:53:22 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Being Gay in California]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/10/being-gay-in-california.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Admitting you are gay is never a ticket for one to tease or discriminate you in any way.

Discrimination can be in several forms. It can be verbal or non-verbal. It could be through actions like imitating a “cat walk” whenever one sees a gay employee or leaving a tiara at his desk. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:43:43 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Samaritans in the Freeway, Beware]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/10/samaritans-in-freeway-beware.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Freeway crashes are fatal and sometimes, could end up in disasters and unnecessary loss of lives. In many fatal freeway accidents, the victims are likely to suffer serious injuries or death. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Bicyclist’s Wish ]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:38:39 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Default Judgment: A Defendant’s Mistake and Negligence?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/10/default-judgment-defendants-mistake-and.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Default judgment in a civil lawsuit happen when a defendant fails to appear before the court or fails to respond to summons. Generally, it is a binding judgment handed down by the court in favor of the plaintiff or the complainant.

The article, “A Lesson on Default Judgments”, posted in October 17, 2008, offers some advice on how to respond to default judgment and ask the court to “set aside” a default judgment.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:03:53 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bicycle Accident Kills Mom, Injures 14-year Old Son]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/10/bicycle-accident-kills-mom-injures-14.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The California Highway Patrol’s SWITRS reported that in 2006, there were no reported bicycle accident related deaths in Seal Beach. But the same was broken last week when a mother was killed and her 14-year old son suffered injuries. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:32:52 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Employment Rights of a Disabled Person]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/10/employment-rights-of-disabled-person.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Under the law, persons with disability (PWD) are given equal opportunity to engage in gainful employment. The employment rights of disabled persons are guaranteed by various federal and state disability rights laws and one of these includes the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:01:36 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New Car: Not worth Every Penny]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/10/new-car-not-worth-every-penny.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[We often think that only small vehicles like motorcycles are prone to accidents. This belief came to being maybe because small vehicles are no match for other vehicles on the streets such as SUVs, minivans, trucks, etc. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:56:03 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hostile Environment in a Sexual Harassment Complaint ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=544065&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[The article, “Absence express prohibition Civil Rights Act governs Sexual Harassment”, posted on October 10, 2008, discussed, among other things, the protections that workers may receive against sexual discriminations as provided by state and federal law.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:34:24 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Complications in a Car Crash]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/10/complications-in-car-crash.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Car accidents are common occurrence in most roads and highways across the country. And as the number of accidents rise, the causes are no less varied as the countless names of victims involved in such incidents.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 17 Oct 2008 02:33:45 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Consequential Issues under the New ADA Amendments]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/10/consequential-issues-under-new-ada.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[California employees who are victims of discrimination based on disability have a reason to rejoice. Under the new amendment to the federal law, employees can expect to receive more protections as amendments to the old ADA have widened the scope of disability.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:48:16 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Road safety: A matter of choice]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/10/road-safety-matter-of-choice.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Accidents in the major highways and thoroughfares are becoming part of our daily living. Not a day passes by without it.

Just this week, another accident at Southbound I-15 near Barstow happened. Five people were injured and no fatalities were reported though. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:18:46 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ 	Absence express prohibition Civil Rights Act governs Sexual Harassment ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=544065&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[The blog Liability in Sexual Harassment Suit mentioned that there are only three states that expressly prohibit sexual harassment.

Meaning, there are independent, separate legislations in those states which specifically outlawed sexual harassment other than the federal law. According to the account, these states are Illinois, Michigan and North Dakota.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:11:10 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Recovering Claims in Sexual Harassment Suit]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/10/recovering-claims-in-sexual-harassment.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Bringing a sexual harassment suit against one’s tormentor often entails hardship, not only in terms of the legal processes involved but also in the emotional difficulties one has to undergo.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 4 Oct 2008 00:55:44 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Liability in Sexual Harassment Suit]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/09/liability-in-sexual-harassment-suit.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Illinois, Michigan and North Dakota are the only states that expressly prohibit sexual harassment. Other than these states, sexual harassment acts are considered as a type of discrimination. In California, for instance, these acts are prohibited by a number of statutes and by the federal Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the ADA.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:04:55 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[If at First You Don’t Succeed….]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/09/if-at-first-you-dont-succeed.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Pursuing disability benefits is an activity involving persistence. In this respect, pursuing a claim is like playing a game. Like game players, disability claimants must adhere to rules governing the awarding of benefits.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:53:34 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[When Absences and Work Leave Becomes a Job Issue]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/09/when-absences-and-work-leave-becomes.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[When an employee gets sick and has to take a leave, it is usually expected that he would notify his employer about his absence. If he fails to do so, the consequences are often undesirable to the worker. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:33:29 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Protected Category in Work Discrimination]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/09/protected-category-in-work.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Contrary to popular belief, an act is considered discriminatory and illegal only if it is based on the so-called protected category as stated by law. This means that an act is deemed actionable only under the discrimination laws listed in these categories.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:20:03 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[That Horrible Metrolink Train Accident]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/09/that-horrible-metrolink-train-accident.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Although the Federal transportation official made a pronouncement that it is too early to know what really caused the train crash that left:

• 25 people dead
• 135 people injured
• 40 critically injured]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:33:20 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Labor Day Weekend: The Roads Safest Days]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/09/labor-day-weekend-roads-safest-days.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Generally, accidents can be expected during the holiday, especially the long ones, because people move around a lot. People travel miles and miles of distances for merry making and spending time with their families and loved one.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:01:01 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ADA Amendments and New Discrimination Issues ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=538755&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[The blog entitled “ADA Amendments and New Discrimination Issues” attempts to bring amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act, specifically the provisions prohibiting employment discrimination, may be a tough act to do. Considering the changes that its proponents suggest, it may take some time to carry out these amendments.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:48:24 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Foreseeability of Harm in Animal Attacks]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/09/foreseeability-of-harm-in-animal.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Reasonable foreseeability of harm may be considered as a vital factor in determining liability in a personal injury case such as animal attacks. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:43:25 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ 	Pregnant Women have the Rights against Workplace Discrimination ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=538610&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[Women are indeed worthy of respect and equal opportunity especially when it comes to employment. Discrimination should not be done in any manner that will affect the performance of women particularly when they are pregnant.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:14:39 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The New Temp Workers’ Rule]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/09/new-temp-workers-rule.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[For good or ill (for some), Governor Schwarzenegger did it again.

The controversial governor, known for signing into effect, controversial, not to mention queer, attention-magnet laws (no pun intended) has signed into law a law which will change the way temp workers are paid in California. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 4 Sep 2008 21:31:40 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fights Against Pregnancy Discrimination Finally Pay-off]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/09/fights-against-pregnancy-discrimination.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[It is quite ironic that a place where anti-discrimination laws were supposed to be advocated, or observed at the very least, becomes the latest place to cuddle discrimination.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 2 Sep 2008 21:49:15 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Discriminated due to “Kissing Disease”]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/08/discriminated-due-to-kissing-disease.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[A kissing disease is an ailment which commonly occurs among young adults. Technically called Mononucleosis, this disease is typically transmitted through saliva or blood. It isn’t deadly but can make you miss work and can be a cause of action for discrimination claims.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:53:04 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed in Fresno Bus Accident had Right of Way]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/08/pedestrian-killed-in-fresno-bus.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The police investigation recently confirmed that 74 year old man who was killed in a bus accident in Fresno had right of way when the accident occurred.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:12:36 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Seeking Refuge in a Boat Accident ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=535787&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[Seamen, seafarers and even boating enthusiast alike face high risk whenever they get aboard a water vessel of any kind. Boat accidents may cause catastrophic injuries and fatalities that may ruin the lives of the victims.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:25:15 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Reporting a Boat Accident]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/08/reporting-boat-accident.html ]]></link><description><![CDATA[Due to its proximity to the ocean, boating has become a foremost recreation in California. Even boating enthusiasts from other states come to the place to experience the joys of sailing. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:45:52 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How Discretionary is Discretionary bonus]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/08/how-discretionary-is-discretionary.html ]]></link><description><![CDATA[Now that the ‘-ber’ months is coming, we usually think of bonus, among other things. And when we talk of bonus; the issue of whether the same is discretionary or non-discretionary will come into picture.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:45:18 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[California: Boating Accident Capital?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/08/california-boating-accident-capital.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The article, “California Leads in Boating Accidents Nationwide”, posted in August 11, 2008, has placed the state in the map of accident-prone areas, particularly for its high incidence of boating accidents. In contrast to this image of the state, the information may actually do more harm than good to California, which is better known for having “some of the most perfect conditions for sailing”, owing to its extensive coastline and good beaches.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:33:34 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[… And the battle continues ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=533187&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[We already have quite a collection of pieces of legislation that address the growing problem of motor vehicle accidents – all sorts, in Los Angeles.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:55:29 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Swimming pool accident ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=532711&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[The blog I came across with simply entitled swimming pool accident narrates the story of a 6-year old girl who figured in a pool accident in their family friend’s home in LA.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:54:07 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Battling Motor Vehicle Accidents in Los Angeles]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/08/battling-motor-vehicle-accidents-in-los.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[For quite a long number of years, Los Angeles is experiencing great troubles in dealing with various types of motor vehicle accidents that results to thousands of people injured and even killed. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:29:23 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Prevalence of Multi-Vehicle Collisions on Freeways]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/08/prevalence-of-multi-vehicle-collisions.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Commonly referred to as one of the most fatal incidents on streets, multi-vehicle collisions or pile-up accidents bring about more than a thousand of injuries and deaths in California alone. That is, since the state envelopes some of the most dangerous highways and freeways in the United States.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:31:57 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fun but Dangerous]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=531274&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[Water can be fun for both children and adults. However, since children are oblivious to its dangers, often times they are the innocent victims of negligent pool owners or operators.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 8 Aug 2008 08:34:02 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Frequency of Roll over Accidents]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/08/frequency-of-roll-over-accidents.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Most of us spend most of our time on the road traveling from one place to another for work, leisure activity or fun. Expectedly, we face great risk of meeting an accident – a roll over crash for instance.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 8 Aug 2008 08:32:10 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The ADA Amendments of 2008, on Prohibiting Employment Discrimination ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=531196&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[The legal blog entitled, Do We Need a New Law to Protect Disabled Employees from Discrimination, have made a clear-cut exposition of the salient features of the proposed ADA amendments. Specifically, the blog relates that based on the proposal deal of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (H.R. 3195)]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 7 Aug 2008 22:42:34 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Do We Need a New Law to Protect Disabled Employees from Discrimination?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/08/do-we-need-new-law-to-protect-disabled.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Last 25 June, the US House of Representatives approved an amendment to the ADA or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

The ADA is a law which prohibits “private employers, state and local governments and employment agencies and labor unions from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, or in the terms, conditions and privileges of employment.”]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 7 Aug 2008 02:12:38 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Swimming pool Accident]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/08/swimming-pool-accident.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Swimming pools are essentially attractive and eye-catching but with inherent hazards especially for children. These so-called ornaments have caught our attention with so much case of accidents and drowning scenarios.

Like in the recent case of the 6-year-old daughter Ruby, of Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood, where it was held in critical condition following pool accident that happened at the home of Fleetwood’s family friend in Los Angeles. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 5 Aug 2008 23:25:04 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Presently Irreversible Ruling ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=530282&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[Supreme Court decisions are not laws but interpretation of what the law means. Nonetheless, they form part of the legal system and have the same binding effects as laws.

The principle enunciated in each case, no matter how illogical they maybe, are considered blue print for the lower courts to follow unless another principle is adopted by the highest court.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 5 Aug 2008 03:04:16 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Employee and independent contractor: A comparison]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/08/employee-and-independent-contractor.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Often times, employers are confused on how to treat someone working for them, whether to treat them as employee or an independent contractor.

To avoid misconceptions and confusions, the California’s Employment Development Department (EDD), in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is offering a seminar on employment status issues.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 5 Aug 2008 02:37:49 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Personal Injury Recovery Limits under Insurance, Illogical ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=530268&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[In personal injury litigations, one of the difficulties of plaintiffs has something to do with their pursuit for a fair damages recovery involving insurance. This is so for the reason that, as the way the line of California cases are directed, a plaintiff who has medical insurance has essentially been penalized.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 5 Aug 2008 02:21:12 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Another Vehicular Accident in California freeway]]></title>
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The accident was reported to have occurred on the I-5 Freeway. It involved a big rig truck and an SUV near the San Clemente State Beach. The SUV was the first vehicle to figure in an accident when the truck struck it causing the latter to rollover several times.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Liability in Motor Vehicle Crash]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[The Right to Recover Full Amount Billed for Medical Services]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/08/right-to-recover-full-amount-billed-for.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Court decisions in Hanif v. Housing Authority (1988) 200 Cal. App. 3rd 635 and Nishihama v. City and County of San Francisco (2001) 93 Cal. App. 4th 298 are to the effect that when a personal injury victim is insured, the damages that may be recovered is limited to the amount actually paid or incurred, not the amount stated in the actual medical billing.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 1 Aug 2008 09:25:56 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Vehicle Accident Prevalence and Legal Help ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=528858&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Legal Blog entitled, “Vehicle Accidents on Road Intersections” gives us some road safety reminders, in matters of engaging in road intersections. As I view it, I can fairly say that the author of the blog has indeed relates the worthwhile hints that is both beneficial and practical for us to reduce the chances of being engaged in an intersection accident.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:20:26 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Should I Hire an Experienced Court Attorney?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/should-i-hire-experienced-court.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Should I hire an experienced Court Attorney? I say a big YES to this, in all situations.

Whether you are planning to litigate your cases or not, an experienced Court Attorney would be your reasonable advances to get your legal rights protected. The Attorney would be able to determine what will be the best approach for your case and can advise you on the necessary steps to be taken to address your predicaments. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:55:55 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Social Networking for Lawyers is Going into Niches ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=528840&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[In this modern world, nobody wants to be left out and pinned for inferiority. Innate to us humans, that we constantly abreast ourselves with the changing times, whether in matters of technology advances, knowledge and whatever.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:43:50 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Driver’s Negligence in Bus Accident ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=528837&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[In a bus accident that happened very recently, 9 innocent students were injured.

The blog I came across with described the bus driver as a model employee, has clean driving record and was said to be neither under the influence of alcohol or drugs.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:36:51 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Even Youngsters Have to Pay in Car Accident]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:39:44 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Simple Advice for a Potential Serious Problem]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/simple-advice-for-potential-serious.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Rules and regulations, no matter how absurd, have the force and effect of law. Strict compliance is expected upon every one. Otherwise, you will be faced with nasty consequences.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:33:40 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Vehicle Accidents on Road Intersections]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/vehicle-accidents-on-road-intersections.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Around 30% of vehicle accidents happen at road intersections, especially those lacking traffic signs and warnings. This fact is obvious enough since these are the areas where all sorts of automobiles attempt to change lanes, make their turns, change their speeds or halt on red light.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:48:35 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Complications in Sexual Harassment and Gender Inequality]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/complications-in-sexual-harassment-and.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The article “The Effects of Sexual Harassment Law on Gender Inequality”, posted on July 22, 2008, discusses one of labor and employment’s most prevalent issues, which is sexual harassment.

The article, based on a paper submitted by Daniel Chen and Jasmin Sethi, provide some “potential negative consequences” of the sexual harassment law. According to the article, the enactment of the sexual harassment law may help deter potential acts or violations but in the end, it may have adverse effects on how people view gender equality, more especially in the workplace.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:43:09 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Who may be Liable in a Plane Crash ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/who-may-be-liable-in-plane-crash.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Just recently, another plane crash occurred in Moonpark, California, injuring a flight student and a flight instructor. According to reports, the plane has to make an emergency landing due to mechanical problems. However, as the pilot attempted land safely in a Simi Valley field, the plane suddenly crashed. Consequently, the two passengers of the single-engine airplane incurred mild injuries and such vehicle sustained substantial damages. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:38:40 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Social Networking for Lawyers: It’s really about time ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=526846&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[Somebody I know argues that social networking for lawyers is unacceptable. That it degrades the law profession – makes them cheap hordes of professionals.

He didn’t really use those words but that’s the way I understand them.

Social networking is not new. From Friendster to MySpace to Facebook, Plaxo, etc. professionals use them as a medium to see and be seen. Social networking provides them with wider and expanded horizons.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:38:11 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sonoma Bus Accident injures nine]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/sonoma-bus-accident-injures-nine.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Nine students have been injured in a bus accident that happened very recently on Highway 101 near Asti California in Sonoma County.

Interestingly, the accident happened with no DUI, both drug and alcohol, involve. Add to that is the testimony of some witness that the one driving the vehicle is a model employee, has a perfectly clean driving records and even conducts training camps for his fellow drivers. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:37:34 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A reflection on Pedestrian Accident report (Part 2)]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/reflection-on-pedestrian-accident.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Part one of my blog, I was commenting more on the unconventional actions of the cyclists group in their drive to awaken us or to increase our awareness in cycling issues.

Along with the revolutionary call of the cyclists, the news reference I took had also related the recent sampling of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in reference to pedestrian deaths across the United States between 1997 and 2006. This issue now will be the one I seek to ventilate in this blog, a mere continuation of the previous.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:35:14 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Wrongful Death Award: Too much or too little? ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=526442&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[Recently, the court in Kings County awarded a whopping $29 Million for the wrongful death five people had suffered in a fire accident.

Due to staggering amount, the blog I came across with rightfully asked How Much is the Right Cost?

Now, let me echo the question. Really, how much?

To go around the question, without directly answering it because honestly, I, too, don’t know the exact answer, let me say that these damages are not in any way intended to enrich the victims or their survivors.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:33:58 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Social networking for lawyers: It’s about time]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/social-networking-for-lawyers-its-about.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Since the birth of the internet and the World Wide Web, a.k.a www in the ‘80s and the ‘90s, respectively, the present proliferation of the so-called social networking sites like Friendster and MySpace is hardly surprising.

What could be surprising is when you bump into someone who (1) doesn’t have an “account”, or worst (2) haven’t heard about them yet.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:22:05 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Protecting the Blowers]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=526144&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[By blowers, I mean whistle blowers. In the context of labor laws, they are those who exposed violations of laws or unlawful employment practices by employers.

They attracted pieces of legislation from our lawmakers when due to their whistle blowing act; employees are retaliated against, harassed or terminated from work.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:21:52 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Strike, A Radical but Practical Response ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=526135&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Legal Blog entitled, Strike for Wage hike has related the story behind the radical action of the employees of University of California Medical workers when they wage a strike due considerably to the negative results of the negotiations of their plea for increased in wages.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:21:16 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Perilous campaign on ventilating biking issues (Part 1)]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/perilous-campaign-on-ventilating-biking.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[“Two death-defying transit stunts: biking on freeways and walking across the street”, the title of the news article reported by latimes.com, dated July 22, 2008, written by Steve Hymon, related the campaign of a group of cyclists, coined as Crimanimalz, in their drive to raise awareness of cycling issues including provisions of more bike lanes and bike routes.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:47:30 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fair Days Wage, For Fair Days Labor ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=525749&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[The labor sector is a big factor to a nation’s development. It is just right that they should be accorded with the rights and benefits provided to them by law.

Almost everyday in the news, we hear laborer waging a strike because of unpaid and low salary. Our courts are congested with wage claim cases. This incident is one of the indications that workers in our country are not properly treated.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:42:47 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Another Senseless Wrongful Death due to Pedestrian Accident]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/another-senseless-wrongful-death-due-to.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Another horrific accident and another senseless wrongful death happened again in Hollywood lately.

The CBS Broadcasting reported the incident in an online news article “Suspect Held On $1M Bail for Hitting Pedestrian”.

The accident claimed the lives of two, a man and a woman. The witnesses said the two are holding hands and crossing the street in ped xing when a vehicle lurched into them, instantly killing them.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:38:03 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How Much is the Right Cost in a Wrongful Death Claim]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/how-much-is-right-cost-in-wrongful.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Reading “$29 Million Wrongful Death Award in Kings County Fire”, posted July 9, 2008, one cannot help but be astounded at the amount of compensation received by the decedent’s survivor in this grievous fire accident. The $29 million total settlement was said to be the largest in a wrongful death case verdict in the history of the county. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:37:29 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Insurance, Wake Up Call]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/insurance-wake-up-call.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The insurance industry has once again shaken lately when a certain insurance provider, the Blue Shield of California was sued by the couple Ana Maria and Augustine Simoes along with those affected Angelenos through the L.A. City Attorney, Atty. Rocky Delgadillo, for illegally canceling the health insurance coverage of the couple and hundreds of Californians, Wednesday.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:37:12 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Another “Tale-teen” Adventure]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=526594&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[Adolescence is known to be a stage of experimentation and aggressiveness. If you have not experience this stage in its “normal” course, then you missed half of the fun.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:49:53 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Too Risky to Handle]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=526592&view=public ]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health enthusiast always reminds as that walking is the best exercise. It is required to have at least a thousand steps a day. Others who have the means result to biking. This is not only good for the health but also for the environment because you do not emit carbon dioxide that causes green house effect.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:47:44 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What if no one can be charged in a Motor Vehicle Crash?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/what-if-no-one-can-be-charged-in-motor.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[A friend of mine once asked me, “If I became a victim of a vehicle crash, would you handle my claim?” Teasing him, I replied, “Of course, if the price is right!”

Kidding aside, more than the money I would gain from winning my clients’ cases, I am more concerned on how these people would rebuild their lives without obtaining justice and sufficient recoveries. This idea always urges me to exert all my efforts in every lawsuit that I handle in order to ensure positive results and rightful compensation for my clients.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:21:47 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Motorcycle accident: Who Does Not Pay?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=525504&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[Somewhere I’ve read a blog which narrates and comments about a motorcycle accident in California, in broad day light – with emphasis.

But accidents can happen anytime, i. e. night or day, rain or shine. So there’s really nothing unusual about an accident happening in broad day light.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:37:18 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Truth about Car Crash Accident]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=525502&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[Car crash accident is rampant. Statistics show that there is an approximate of 30-car crash accident in the United States every day. Almost 13 people die everyday as a result.

Car crash accident has a fatal effect. Most people involved in this kind of incident ends up in emergency rooms and morgues. Authorities revealed that almost 60% of those victims involve in this kind of accident were not able to make it to the hospital, they die on the spot.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:24:02 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Wrongful death and Wrongful Death Lawyer]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/wrongful-death-and-wrongful-death.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Wrongful death lawsuit arises when a person is killed because of negligence, product liability and malice of another person. Intentional violence that causes death can also be covered by wrongful death lawsuit. In this case, the perpetrator can be prosecuted under criminal law. Close family members can sue to recover damages that result from a wrongful death.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:16:33 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Teen Driving Misdemeanors and a Vehicle Rollover Crash]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/teen-driving-misdemeanors-and-vehicle.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Car accidents such as vehicle rollover crashes may be common in the country but the news of minors getting involved in tragic mishaps makes it even more appalling, if not a condemnable.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:12:21 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Reflection on Discrimination (of all kinds)]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=523591&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[“Another Expensive Lesson on Disability Discrimination”, the title of the Legal Blog that relate the story that happened to Wal-Mart, which in the end are made to  pay $300,000 by the court to the rejected applicant after they have discriminated the latter.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:07:36 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Strike for Wage hike]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/strike-for-wage-hike.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[One of the things that make this country land of the free is our right to freely express our displeasure and contentment, particularly in the workplace.

In a news article entitled “UC Medical Workers Go On Strike Over Wages” reported by cbs2.com, the union representing nearly 8,500 employees of University of California hospitals, dormitories, and other facilities are said all set go on a five-day strike.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:34:34 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Car Crash Accident after Effects and Realities]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/car-crash-accident-after-effects-and.html]]></link><description><![CDATA["They never had a chance to get home", commented by a certain Belen Martinez, 47, who worked in the same crew as with the SUV driver involved in the car crash accident in Westley, who possibly lost her friend, brother-in-law and nephew in the fatal crash.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:30:32 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Need for Legal Rehabilitation in your Ankle Injury Sufferings]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/need-for-legal-rehabilitation-in-your.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[If you had an accident at work or were involved in a frontal car crash, which damaged your ankle quite severely, it is worth knowing that you have the right to file a claim or lawsuit against the erring person who caused your Ankle Injury.  This injury type is covered under the broad mantle of Personal Injury law where the victims can ventilate and go against the party who may have been reckless in its affairs.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:26:59 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Dealing with Teen Driving Issues ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=523062&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[Learning how to drive is always on what to do list of a teen-ager. When you drive you feel freedom, you are in control of everything. There could be no other happy moments than having a joyride and engaging a car race with your friend without thinking the risk. This will give you a different kind of satisfaction. That is a teen’s life, how I miss doing such thing.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:58:16 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proactive Boating accidents compensation pursuit]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/proactive-boating-accidents.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Boating accidents can be held as a rare eventuality that can happen only in episodic or occasional basis. There might be some vestige of truth to this assertion, I surmise, as sea travel is not availed mostly by the general mass.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:49:58 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Motorcycle Accident in Broad Daylight]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/motorcycle-accident-in-broad-daylight.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Although it is just common to hear motorcycle accidents in California, you should not be reluctant to accept that such incidents have been causing great damages and loss of lives every year. Just like what had happened in a motorcycle accident that happened just last month in Riverside County where a 26-year-old man died due to severe injuries.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:36:50 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Another Expensive Lesson on Disability Discrimination]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/another-expensive-lesson-on-disability.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I don’t know if the company has some sort of jinx on it or just couldn’t get their people straight.

Just recently, the US Employment Opportunity Commission charged Wal-Mart with yet another discrimination suit. This time it’s disability discrimination lawsuit.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:53:47 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fair and Swift Justice – Drowning Injury]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/fair-and-swift-justice-drowning-injury.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[We all enjoy camping especially during summer. It is a time to have fun and enjoy the moment together with our family and friends. Most schools always organize camping to develop the skills and character of the student.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:32:43 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The law is harsh – to whom? ]]></title>
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For victims who were favorably heard by the court at the end of trial, it is not. Instead their faith in the law is revived. For finally, they can say that there is still justice in this world.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:28:06 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Aggressive Teens: Too Risky to Handle]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/aggressive-teens-too-risky-to-handle.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Aggressive, adventurous, risk taker and being irresponsible are some of the well-known character of teenagers.

Adolescence is stage of experimentation and adventurism. Expectedly, safety is not among the top concerns of teenagers in their day-to-day activities. At this stage, teenagers may not be expected to be responsible. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:49:11 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Against All Odds Of Partnership Breach]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/against-all-odds-of-partnership-breach.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Partnership is a business undertaking for purposes of dividing profits among partners.

No formal understanding or agreement is required to its existence. However, sound business practice dictates that agreement on at least the basic provisions must be laid down clearly. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:27:30 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Construction liability – harsh but it is the law]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/construction-liability-harsh-but-it-is.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[As far as the construction industry is concerned, the builders or laborers’ safety must be of paramount consideration. Of course, I believe it’s second only to the concern that is the worthiness of the structure they’re building, but equally important nonetheless.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:16:33 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Employment Arbitration: Bad for Employees]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/employment-arbitration-bad-for.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Employment arbitration is a way of resolving dispute by and between an employer and employee outside of the court system by hiring someone who acts as the parties’ private judge.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 7 Jul 2008 09:51:27 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MediCal Benefits Mean a Lot]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 4 Jul 2008 10:46:39 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Medical Malpractice: The Irony of a Growing Cause of Death]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/medical-malpractice-irony-of-growing.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[It is said medical malpractice is now the fifth growing cause of death in the United States. It is quite ironic because you seek medical attention to stay aground, not 6-feet below it.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:41:43 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Protecting the Workforce]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=518427&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[Employment sector is one of the most protected areas in a country. This is one aspect were money originates. Sometimes the employment status of a country is also used as a measure to determine the country’s economy.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:30:31 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fund is good but we need result]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=518097&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[While I agree to the observation that the increase of funds is necessary to deter automobile accidents, I would like to further say that no amount of money would suffice to insure that our roads are safe. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 2 Jul 2008 10:19:52 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Some significant California employment laws]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/07/some-significant-california-employment.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Every state and jurisdictions has its own set of laws regulating the employment institution all intended in giving safeguards to the vulnerable sector of the workers.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 1 Jul 2008 10:08:47 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Negligence – Personal Injury]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/06/negligence-personal-injury.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Personal Injury occurs when a person suffers injury because of the negligence of another. Personal injury incidents are rising annually. It is alarming that it is considered as one of the leading cause of death worldwide. What makes it more disturbing is the fact that we can prevent such circumstances if only we will be a little careful with our actions.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:16:16 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ensuring Medical Insurance]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=516294&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[Medical insurance, by its name, is intended to insure our medical needs when we get sick. In the US, there are numbers of private medical insurance providers promising help and security when we become ill or sustain bodily injury.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:11:10 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Increasing Funds to Deter Automobile Accidents]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/06/increasing-funds-to-deter-automobile.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Limiting the incidents of tragic automobile accidents greatly depends on how safe our highways and thoroughfares are for our motorists. Fatal accidents will definitely decrease, somehow, if we strictly abide by the traffic rules and regulations and follow all the necessary safety measures.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:34:34 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Lawyers can help you understand your Medical Insurance]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/06/lawyers-can-help-you-understand-your.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Having a Medical Insurance proves to be very beneficial to anyone. And why not? Medical Insurance can help alleviate your medical costs and billings. It is safe to say that having a medical insurance is better than not having any at all.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:42:01 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Crashing Through Barriers of Rollover Accidents]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/06/crashing-through-barriers-of-rollover.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Almost all of us spend some time, if not most of the time, on the road.

I, for example, drive to and fro the office five days a week and few travels on weekends. Therefore, I have a higher chance of getting into an accident, a vehicle rollover crash perhaps.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:38:37 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Auto Accident Collision, neither new nor alarming]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/06/auto-accident-collision-neither-new-nor.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[In a news reported by NBC1, posted on June 10, 2008 entitled “Multi-Vehicle Crash Blocks Part Of Hwy 101 On Peninsula”, relates the story behind multi-auto accident collision that happened just north of Marsh road. As relayed by California Highway Patrol (CHP) Robert Haven, the collision involved a jackknifed big-rig and up to eight other vehicles. Haven said that at least 20 gallons of diesel fuel have spilled with some leaking into the southbound lanes.
The collision results in the blocking of the three northbound and two southbound lanes on United States Highway 101 at the north edge of Menlo Park.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:43:46 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Venting Post on SSI Overpayment Claims]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/06/venting-post-on-ssi-overpayment-claims.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[How many covered workers who received SSI overpayment that is without their fault have suffered after the Social Security Administration issued a demand letter for restitution where the error emanates from the latter. To these I say, many.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:32:32 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Women Need More Protection from Work Discrimination]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/06/women-need-more-protection-from-work.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Women are naturally reserved and are not comfortable discussing their salaries with other people. Asking a person how much he/she makes is even considered as bad work ethics. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:43:28 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Available legal options for injuries in Construction Accidents]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=513100&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[A Lawblog with the heading “Liability Issues in Construction Accidents” related the article posted on March 27, 2008 entitled “Man Killed in Deadly Banning Accident” which gives account to a construction site accident leading to the tragic death of a worker.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:05:36 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[LA Legal communicator’s view on Trip and Falls Accident]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/06/la-legal-communicators-view-on-trip-and.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Trip and fall accidents are one of the most common types of accidents people can be involved. In Los Angeles alone, there are large numbers of cases that have been ventilated in courts dealing with this concern. In a much broader scope, in United States, falls are consistently the leading cause of injury-producing accidents that accounted more than 1 million injuries each year.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:38:10 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Liability Issues in Construction Accidents]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/06/liability-issues-in-construction.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Several liability issues are involved in a construction accident. If you happen to be a worker injured at work, you can recover from your injuries through worker’s compensation benefits. However, the property owner and the company owner may also be held liable for damages under premise liability.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:34:09 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Myths on Bike Riding ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?journalid=447151&entryid=511472&view=public]]></link><description><![CDATA[Bikes are one of the must haves in today’s crowded streets and busy roads. It can maneuver easily so you can avoid traffic and save you more time as a consequence.

Whether used for fun or living, the harsh reality is riding a bike can be deadly. Due to its small frame and lack of protective body structure, it can make your leisure ride extremely dangerous in case of collision with some other bigger and faster vehicles. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:26:13 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Legal Protections from Whistle blowing Violations]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/06/legal-protections-from-whistle-blowing.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Employees who expose workplace violations or illegal employment practices are often subjected to retaliation, harassment, discrimination acts and even termination by their employers or co-workers. While some of these people may not know it, these acts violate both federal and state laws on whistle blowing.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 4 Jun 2008 09:21:38 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[State Benefits, MediCal, about to Reduce]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/06/state-benefits-medical-about-to-reduce.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[In California, the government is providing various types of state benefits in order to help eligible individuals or families who are in need of assistance for their daily necessities such as food, shelter, clothing and/or health services.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:22:02 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ERISA: Employees’ Nightmare or Employers’ Heaven?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/06/erisa-employees-nightmare-or-employers.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is federal statute that establishes minimum standards for pension plans and employee benefits, including health coverage, offered by private-sector employers.

The Congress has included in the said law a "preemption clause." This clause essentially provides that state law yields to federal law when it comes to regulating employee benefit.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:18:27 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Talking about Wage and Overtime Claims]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/05/talking-about-wage-and-overtime-claims.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[It is generally accepted that people perform their jobs to earn decent compensation for their hard work. The wage issues can be considered as the main factor that motivates employees on whether to further their employment or to find better paying jobs.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 29 May 2008 16:34:14 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Statute of Limitations on Discrimination and Harassment Claims]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/05/statute-of-limitations-on.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Discrimination and harassment are two of the most common concern in the employment arena. Annually, hundreds of employees are dismissed because of these causes.

Through the years, these suits have been the basis of wrongful termination suits. Millions of dollars are spent on settlements or court proceedings due to these grounds.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 8 May 2008 13:17:16 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Slip and Fall Accidents in California’s Setting]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/05/slip-and-fall-accidents-in-californias.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Years ago, the residents of San Francisco, California had witnessed the legal battle ensued between a Chief Executive Officer of a company and a famous hotel.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2008 12:10:47 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[LA Business Corporate Attorney, the key to profitability and sustainability]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/04/la-business-corporate-attorney-key-to.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[As a parent corporation coined their corporate and business situation “extraordinary difficult”, a dilemma in the environment for airlines.

The news relates the corporate dilemma of United Airlines parent corporation the, UAL Corporation which lost more than a third of its market value recently after reporting $537 million first-quarter loss due to soaring fuel costs that effected the cutting of its flights and end 1,100 jobs.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:30:36 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Understanding the Prevalence of Vehicle Accidents in California]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/04/understanding-prevalence-of-vehicle.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Would it be nice to have just a day of serenity and order in the world?

I guess it would remain only a fantasy, a fantasy beyond imagination. With the current situation and diversity of culture and beliefs, every now and then we will see or hear people in disagreements.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:52:52 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Issues about the Proposed Drivers Education Bill]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/04/issues-about-proposed-drivers-education.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Though this is specially related to matters such as road safety, vehicle accidents and prevention, I would like to discuss it no less because I think this is equally important to those who are just learning how to drive.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:28:07 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Los Angeles County Litigation Lawyer Should Observe Proper Dress Code]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/04/los-angeles-county-litigation-lawyer.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I just came across this blog entitled “Courtroom Couture”. It tackled about litigation lawyers observing proper dress codes in the courtroom. The job of a lawyer demands a high degree of professionalism and respect. Wearing proper attire during hearings is one of the ways that lawyers can be respectable.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:47:46 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Discrimination and Harassment Claims]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/04/discrimination-and-harassment-claims.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Not all employment discrimination or harassment claims have their merits. These cases must be well supported by sufficient and credible evidences to flourish and subsequently succeed in court.

The plaintiffs must see to it that their allegations are valid and that they were able to document the violations of their employers to have better chances of winning their lawsuits. It will also be helpful if they managed to find some witnesses to testify on their behalf. Otherwise, their cases may just put them in a much problematic situation.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:13:33 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Clear Case of Negligence in Automobile Accidents]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/04/clear-case-of-negligence-in-automobile.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I came across this blog entitled “Tacoma man dies after being hit by 2 separate vehicles”  dated March 25, 2008. It was about a man who died in Tacoma after being hit by two irresponsible drivers in an intersection.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 9 Apr 2008 14:37:43 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The fight against age discrimination has just begun]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/03/fight-against-age-discrimination-has.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Age discrimination has its standing in the wide list of discrimination cases in the workplace.

Both federal and state laws have provided provisions defining the coverage and parameters of age discrimination in the employment context.

Specifically, the federal governing law that admonishes age discrimination is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act () (ADEA). This law protects individuals 40 years of age or older from employment discrimination based on age.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:28:21 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Understand the Law to Understand Your Rights]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/03/understand-law-to-understand-your.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Discrimination is a universal issue. No place on earth is free from the prejudice of other people who look down on others and treat them differently because of their certain characteristic.

Some might think that discrimination no longer exists in a more neutral and fair society we live in today. Some might think that discrimination belongs to history – before the time laws on prejudice and bias are promulgated and recognized by humanity. Unfortunately, there are things that do not remain in the past; lives on in the present and could likely continue on into the future.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Another Look at Motorcycle Accidents ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/03/another-look-at-motorcycle-accidents.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Is it so hard for drivers to remain vigilant on the roads? It seems that traffic regulations, traffic safety programs, and all kinds of safety warning signs on the road will never be enough to keep the roads of California accident-free. Even safety devices, like the seat belts or helmets, are taken for granted by drivers.

No wonder fatality rates among these motorists are still on the rise, despite all attempts of the government to reduce vehicle accidents. Amid these vehicle accidents, one of the most severe casualties are from motorcycle accidents.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Disadvantages of Mandatory Arbitration]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/03/disadvantages-of-mandatory-arbitration.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Mandatory arbitration has its purposes and advantages. But in an employment dispute? I don’t think so. It has more disadvantages than it does good on the part of the employee.

First, since arbitration requires confidentiality, the public will have no access to the records. How can we know of the irregularities conducted by an employer? Isn’t this important on the part of other employees or to aspiring job applicants?]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Disputing the Fallacies against NDAs]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/03/disputing-fallacies-against-ndas.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Why are nondisclosure agreements or NDAs necessary? Primarily, to protect one’s business. In the highly competitive business world, a nondisclosure agreement is a safeguard against information theft.

Any employer or business entrepreneur knowledgeable enough in his business will understand that an NDA is a great deterrent against people who will try to rob you of ideas and eventually, of prospected clients.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Business Torts and Troubles]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/03/business-torts-and-troubles.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Having a good business structure does not always guarantee you immunity from other troubles and problems. In the course of your business life, you may encounter problems or threats to your economic interest or business relationship. This may be in the form of intentional torts meant to harm your business.

Here are some of the common problems besetting a business:]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Age Discrimination: Dilemma in the Modern World]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/03/age-discrimination-dilemma-in-modern.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Have you heard the news? Brian Reid, a 54 year old former Google executive filed an age discrimination suit against the against the Internet search engine, maintaining that he was fired because he did not fit its youthful corporate culture.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Adequate Care as Defined by Law]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/02/adequate-care-as-defined-by-law.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[How much care must one really need to show to be appreciated? How does one know that he has given enough care as needed? Is there such a thing as an overflow or an exaggeration of love or concern?

In the article, “Utah State Settles ADA Suit”, posted on June 5, 2007, the case is reversed. Here we have an academic institution who tried to give as much as they could but their care fell short of the expectations of the students.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Was racial discrimination on the job more subtle at present?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/02/was-racial-discrimination-on-job-more.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Racial discrimination still exists in many workplaces!

At present a large differences among racial groups continued to exist, despite the clamor for its elimination. In fact it continued to exist in workplaces, universities, public office, health sector and business sector.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Establishing your Trip and Fall Injury Case]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/02/establishing-your-trip-and-fall-injury.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[More often than not, injuries caused resulting from trip and fall cases are covered by premise liability statutes. This law states that a property or landowner may be held accountable for any damages incurred by anyone who visits his estate. Yet, if one has been hurt from such visit, he must first prove these factors so that he may qualify for suitable recoveries:]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:36:56 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Relevance of Patents]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/02/relevance-of-patents.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The article, “Our New and Improved, Doubly Ineffective Patent System”, posted on October 17, hits on the alleged ineffectiveness of the new patent reform bills, which, the author say, do not serve their purpose.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Across Crossroads of Discrimination]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/01/across-crossroads-of-discrimination.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I read an article entitled, “At the Crossroads of Gender and Racial Discrimination.”.  It talks about the injustices and disadvantages suffered by victims of racial and gender discrimination. I shall discuss on the latter.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Chain Accident Misfortunes]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/01/chain-accident-misfortunes.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Try to imagine your car being hit by another vehicle… a massive truck perhaps. What scenario do you think will happen next?]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=1347289685585459345]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:12:23 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Insufficient Programs Demand Social Security Disability Insurance Lawyers]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/01/insufficient-programs-demand-social.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Because of the growing number of people filing their applications for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, the SSA has come up with various ways to resolve the issue of backlogs and delays in approval. Yet, many eligible employees are still unaware of these recent developments that aim to help speed up the process.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Legal Limits In Business Competition]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/01/legal-limits-in-business-competition.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Business and corporation laws set the limits of operations for most business enterprises. But sometimes businesses exceed the boundaries of competition and even proceed to compete with their own individual businesses themselves.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Additional Train Safety Measures]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/01/additional-train-safety-measures.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I try to ask myself how one can really protect himself in a train accident. Knowing how massive and heavy a train is, a train accident is surely disastrous.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Justifying Wrongful Termination Lawsuits]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/01/justifying-wrongful-termination.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Because of the great importance of the labor sector’s role in our economy, it is just right to give them full protection against wrongful termination. Although the government has not yet come up with any wrongful termination laws, the unlawfully fired or laid off employees may still depend on other applicable Federal and California Laws.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Designing Employment Contracts with LA Corporate Law Attorneys]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2008/01/designing-employment-contracts-with-la.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Formulating a good employment contract is definitely important in running a smooth business in Los Angeles. This bond discusses most vital issues that should be addressed by both the employers and their workers. Thus, companies and businesspersons must make sure that these contracts are free of flaws.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[“Lessons in Online Incorporation”]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/12/lessons-in-online-incorporation.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Online incorporation services proliferate in the internet. The article “Online Incorporation Service Review”, posted in September 25, recounts a business owner’s experience with one of these online incorporation companies that offer and cater to the needs of new businesses.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=2073815457875984057]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:44:52 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[“Certification Process in A Class Action Lawsuit”]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/12/certification-process-in-class-action.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[We all know that class action lawsuits are related lawsuits bundled together by common cause against a common defendant. In a way, class action lawsuits help unburden courts of working on too many individual lawsuits and save the court its precious time and effort.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Corrected Steps]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/12/corrected-steps.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I find this article informative and useful, especially for a claimant or his representative. In this article, a new, corrected steps in filing claim for social security disability was presented.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=580063266990971607]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 7 Dec 2007 16:26:04 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[“Safeguard against Fraudulent worker’s compensations claim” ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/12/safeguard-against-fraudulent-workers.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I just read the article “Ten Tips for Detecting Fraudulent Claims”, posted August 11, which warns workers and employers alike of the dangers of fraudulent claims made against workers’ compensation. The article revealed a disturbing trend among dishonest employees who try to file erroneous claims for compensation.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=7153556979882596293]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 6 Dec 2007 11:20:31 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[“How a Disability Lawyer Assists His Client”]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-disability-lawyer-assists-his.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I just read this article, “Using an Attorney to File for Disability”, posted November 22, which pointed out the mistake committed by claimants who submit paper applications, to pursue their benefit claims. The article also noted that submitting a paper application can cause delay in the processing of claims documents. Instead, it advised applicants to apply personally or visit the social security administration website to inquire about application problems.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=5128614856394188686]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:09:31 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[“Your Unconscious, Unexamined Bias”]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/11/your-unconscious-unexamined-bias.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The article, ”Can Employers Discriminate Unconsciously?”  sheds light on the emerging issue of so-called unconscious bias. The discrimination issue was brought to public attention when colored workers of Wal-Mart and Walgreen filed a discrimination class suit against their employers.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=1454454975153362971]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 27 Nov 2007 07:22:34 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Is it really worth it to hire a business lawyer?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/11/is-it-really-worth-it-to-hire-business.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Have you ever dream of becoming one of the business tycoons in Los Angeles? Are you planning to start your own business? Do you want to achieve a smooth operation of your business?]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=7099861599060107982]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 Nov 2007 06:01:48 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[“How to Prevent Employment Law Problems”]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-to-prevent-employment-law-problems.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The article “A Checklist For Preventing Human Resources Problems”, posted February 2007 identifies the common employment law pitfalls committed by management. To prevent lawsuits and employment troubles, a company must have a comprehensive policy that will serve as guidelines for employees. An experienced  employment lawyer can help management draft the policy that should also include the employees’ manual.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=4084973848226455455]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 23 Nov 2007 07:47:20 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[California Employment Law, a Formidable Employees’ Defense]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/11/california-employment-law-formidable.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Speaking of legal issues that arise in our society, it can be said that one of the most challenging case to handle is regarding labor disputes. It seems that we lawyers are being pushed between two big boulders of rocks. Yet, these experiences make us more determined in advocating the cause of those employees who have been deprived of their rights stated under the California Employment Law.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=2890698973083597082]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:31:11 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[“Street Racing As Cause of Fatal Collisions”]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/11/street-racing-as-cause-of-fatal.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I come across a news article, “Street Racing Causes Serious Auto Accidents in Southern California”, posted in October 14 which brings to attention the dangers of street racing in Southern California. The article was based on several newspaper accounts of the young Californians who indulged in their new emerging pastime of car racing.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=6252572781229293526]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:21:04 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[10 News Myths about Bike Crashes]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/11/10-news-myths-about-bike-crashes.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I just read this blog article, “Top Ten Things News Gets Wrong About Crash Reports”, which enumerates the mistakes made by journalists who report about bike crashes. In the article, the writer pointed out the erroneous way some journalists present their stories about bike accidents. The article was written in response to series of reports written in the Oregonian, in March 2006.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=4157407771706434823]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:38:36 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Schools near freeways: A time-bomb waiting to happen?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/11/schools-near-freeways-time-bomb-waiting.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[According to an article in the L.A. Times, the Los Angeles Unified School District is in the process of adding seven new schools to the more than 70 already near highways, despite a state law prohibiting it and evidence that road pollutants are harming children’s lungs.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=8386558118294334222]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:35:06 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Looking For the Prospective Accident Lawyer?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/11/looking-for-prospective-accident-lawyer.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[“What You Need to Know Before You Hire an Accident Lawyer” is a guideline on how to engage the services of a lawyer in case of an accident. The article carefully outlines the steps in hiring an accident lawyer, including information on the insurance system and how to preserve evidence.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=8257807221683687285]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 9 Nov 2007 07:53:30 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Disastrous Bicycle Accident Story]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/11/disastrous-bicycle-accident-story.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[This is a brief story of a bicycle accident case I am recently holding that involves a young man who is fond of trekking the busy streets of Los Angeles with his bike. He suffered from spine injury due to an intense hit by a car that threw him near the road gutter. This is his accounts. (I opted to place where it happened to secure his identity)]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=834608676025633234]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 8 Nov 2007 13:43:27 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Prohibiting the Use of Cell Phones while Driving]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/11/prohibiting-use-of-cell-phones-while.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The count down timer is set for those teenagers who are fond of using their cell phones. Just recently, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a law banning the teens of making use of their cell phones while driving their cars. This law covers all drivers under the age of eighteen or those who are carrying provisional driver’s license.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Real Score In Quality Testing]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/11/real-score-in-quality-testing.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The article “Child Safety In Car Accidents: Los Angeles Lawyers Call For Stricter Safety Standards”, posted in January 2007 calling for a review on laws for the safety standards of child safety seats in cars should become a cause of concern for many of us, even for those without children to drive with. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, which conducted the tests, only two out of the twelve models presented, passed their standards and are fit to be used by consumers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Client Power: To Hire, To Fire]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/11/client-power-to-hire-to-fire.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I just come across this blog article “Be Wise Enough To Hire the Right Legal Services” and found it interesting, insightful, and informative. The article urges you to take a closer look at lawyers before taking up the services they offer. It also offers suggestions on how to scrutinize a lawyer’s credentials and ability.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[In searching for the best accident attorney]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/10/in-searching-for-best-accident-attorney.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[One of the greatest mistakes that most injured victims can make is hiring an incompetent accident lawyer to assist them in pursuing their cases. Doing this will just lessen their chances of winning and put their money and efforts into wastes.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=3518495768420683415]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:18:43 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What’s So Frivolous About Severe Burns?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/10/whats-so-frivolous-about-severe-burns.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Yes, whenever I buy coffee from McDonald’s, true enough my tongue feels burnt for at least one whole day but I thought it was just a passable complaint. The McDonald’s coffee case however was widely heard in the media and most shared the same sentiment: we live in such a silly world! Some who just heard it by word of mouth thought it was just a fabricated gossip but this is a real case.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Warning: Consult Before Signing Binding Arbitration Agreements!]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/10/warning-consult-before-signing-binding.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[My client was involved in a car accident months ago and unfortunately sustained permanent injury on his spine. Because of this, he decided to file a lawsuit to recover damages from the negligent driver. To prove his claim he was required to undergo physical examination. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Road Accident Alert!]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/10/road-accident-alert.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Vehicular accidents are fortuitous events that can happen to anyone. These can be avoided though by the exercise of due diligence. And in this free world we’re living in, rubbing shoulders with peasants and Kings along public streets on a typical day, it is just sensible that every one is demanded due care from and at the same time protected by the law against negligence.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=8631482746351921238]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 8 Oct 2007 13:05:55 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Can Nurses Be Liable For Wrongful Death?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/10/can-nurses-be-liable-for-wrongful-death.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Fred Stein, an 89 year old billionaire with Parkinson’s disease, dies of suspected Stalevo overdose as claimed by the former’s daughter and relatives last August 3, 2007. Stein’s daughter Liza has filed a lawsuit against the former’s caregiver-turned-surviving-wife Norma Stein, arguing that the latter caused the Wrongful Death and Elder Abuse against her father.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=2668185738010020333]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 8 Oct 2007 13:05:03 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Car Rental or Loss of Use: Know What’s Best For You]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/10/car-rental-or-loss-of-use-know-whats.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[My friend Marvin was recently involved in a car accident; unfortunately the fault was his thus, his insurance has to cover both the expenses of his car damage and the other party’s. Thankfully, he secured and is capable of maintaining an expensive insurance.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=8007962613408400471]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 8 Oct 2007 13:03:59 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[$20 For A Possible Car Crash?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/10/20-for-possible-car-crash.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Unfortunately, according to car accident statistics, a person dies in a vehicle crash every 12 minutes in the US and such is the leading cause of death for Americans 35 years and younger. Due to this demoralizing report, advocacy groups continue to create stronger, more vehicle safety standards with the goal of improving driver awareness among other key measures to reduce car accident statistics.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=2896259766831635573]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 4 Oct 2007 13:28:23 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Preventable Risk of Heedless Guilty Pleas]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/10/preventable-risk-of-heedless-guilty.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The American legal system is designed to accommodate both substantive and procedural due process - the respect of a person’s legal rights to guarantee him of fundamental fairness, justice, and liberty. The law affords a person the right to defend himself in court; in fact, regardless of all calculated assumption or evidence, a person is deemed innocent until or unless proven guilty (in criminal cases, beyond reasonable doubt).]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=8231409318320180093]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 4 Oct 2007 13:27:06 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[From Which Side of the State – Church Separation Wall]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/10/from-which-side-of-state-church.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Constitution has clearly marked the separation of state and church in the Establishment Clause found in the First Amendment. This intends to prohibit the federal government from declaring and financially supporting a national religion – an age-old practice done upon founding of a nation.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=3476773073267518471]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 4 Oct 2007 13:25:37 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Workers Compensation Law Disregards Pain And Suffering]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/10/workers-compensation-law-disregards.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hierarchy has been an age-old system and not only does it continue to fuel the world today, it exists in every nook and cranny, in various nature and degree of our daily lives. Inevitably, every chain of command comes with the tendency of those above to abuse power.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=4941457540632399339]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 2 Oct 2007 13:05:25 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Expensive Insurance, Meager Rewards? Go For A Full Blown Trial]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/10/expensive-insurance-meager-rewards-go.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[It is a fact that though we allocate huge amounts of our earnings to insurance, to secure our persons and properties, we often rack up benefits less than what we need and deserve. Do you remember having heard of a truly satisfactory and not just barely acceptable true story about insurance claims?]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=2900774004612250498]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 2 Oct 2007 13:04:18 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[When your boss crosses the line]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/09/when-your-boss-crosses-line.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Unite Against Employment Abuses by Employers

How do you know your employer is taking advantage or abusing you?

Employer abuse and violations of the law is a common grievance among the workers. It is not always easy to identify if a certain act or omission constitutes an actionable wrong. The most common and popular issues in the workplace are wage and work-hour claims, workplace safety, discrimination, sexual harassment, misclassification and unpaid overtime.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=5150888854057302977]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:40:17 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pictures are Credible Evidences in a Litigation Process]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/09/pictures-are-credible-evidences-in.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Credible evidences are very vital in any lawsuit. This is the main reason why the majority of litigation attorneys in California give much of their attention and efforts in acquiring valuable documents and statements that will definitely increase the merits of their client’s particular case.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=4754089332483017909]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:11:48 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Personal Injury Claims; It Takes Two to Tango]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/09/personal-injury-claims-it-takes-two-to.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Maybe you are wondering why some injury claims take a lot of time to be settled. There are even many situations wherein a lawsuit was denied due to lack of evidences and other technicalities. Why then, do these things happen?]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=6865172671140252111]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:10:50 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Be Wise Enough to Hire the Right Legal Services]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/09/be-wise-enough-to-hire-right-legal.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[A particular case requires a particular course of action. But still, many legal aid seekers in Los Angeles are not quite aware of this fact. Consequently, they do not end up acquiring the right lawyer to handle their case. Hence, I do recommend for you to have a closer look on how to hire the appropriate LA Legal Services for your legal concerns.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[A particular case requires a particular course of action. But still, many legal aid seekers in Los Angeles are not quite aware of this fact. Consequen]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:10:06 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Running a Law Firm is Not an Easy Task]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/09/running-law-firm-is-not-easy-task.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[My father once asked me; “If I would invest all my money to put up a law firm under your name at this very moment, how well then could you manage your own firm?” I replied; “Certainly, I wish to have my own firm but definitely not now… I do know that managing a law firm in Los Angeles County requires a deep sense of managerial skills aside from being a good and reputable lawyer.”]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=6352355675710372956]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:02:38 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Auto Accident Lawyers to Act as Mediators]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/09/auto-accident-lawyers-to-act-as.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Majority of auto accident victims in California have mistaken belief that legal counsels only devote their time on defending their clients’ cases in court battles. In reality, there also auto accident lawyers in California who engage themselves in mediation practices wherein both parties – the plaintiff and the defendant – agree to enter into an alternative dispute resolution outside the usual court proceedings.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=4962154881989122657]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:01:50 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Do You Think Airbags Have Any Importance?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/09/do-you-think-airbags-have-any.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I am deeply pushed to make a comment on a question raised in an article about the importance of airbags in our automobiles. http://autonewsguide.com/news/Question-Of-The-Day-And-How-Do-We-Feel-About-Airbags/?date=2007-09-19) It is said here that airbags intended to save lives. However, I think the author has some uncertainty on its real value and effectiveness.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=8748435188548732474]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:19:55 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Everyone’s Chase for DUI Drivers]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/09/everyones-chase-for-dui-drivers.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Another DUI driving chase happened last week in Los Angeles that resulted to severe injury of a victim. The police authority has run after a driver of an SUV who was allegedly under the influence of drugs and alcohol.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=7886770365096536905]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:18:50 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Another Round of SUV Recalls Issued by Chrysler and Honda]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/09/another-round-of-suv-recalls-issued-by.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[It is not new to many of us that auto accidents are the leading causes of injuries and fatalities not only in the State of California but also across the U.S. This is why most of the car manufacturers are making their move to ensure the quality of their products. However, there are instances wherein these car companies failed to notice some defects on their produced vehicles, the main reason why automobile recalls happen every now and then.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=8185468144065911251]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:14:08 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Gear Up and Roll Over]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/09/gear-up-and-roll-over.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[When I was a kid, my mom always told me to gear up properly if I want to ride my bike. Never did she permit me to travel across the highways along with those cars and other massive vehicles such as trucks. I found it annoying then… but that was more than twenty years ago when I have not yet completely understand the dangers of biking without the safety gears.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=7327144721345039076]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:13:11 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Accident Involvement by a Minor]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/09/accident-involvement-by-minor.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[My fellow California accident lawyer once told me in our previous conversation that he is wondering why he got hooked in providing legal services to child victims of accidents. For such, he further said that he is planning to form a group of lawyers advocating the cause of protecting the rights of these young sufferers.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=6099369371557808834]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:13:19 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[At Last, the Congress Makes their Move on Mattel Issue]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/09/at-last-congress-makes-their-move-on.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[It is indeed a great decision for our legislators to have a closer look on what is really going on in the Mattel toy recalls issue. According to the recent news report that I have read on the internet (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20638306/), Mattel Inc.’s Chief Executive Robert Eckert will present himself in both houses of the U.S. Congress for inquiries regarding the matter. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bring justice to your personal injury]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/08/bring-justice-to-your-personal-injury.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[If you are suffering due to your incurred injury caused by other party’s misbehavior or negligence, then you actually belong to the list of those thousands or even millions of people in the United States who are experiencing the same. Besides the miserable fact that you have to burden great physical pain and other losses, you might as well be facing serious problems on how to deal with your personal injury claim. Here are some points that may help you lessen your dilemma.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=7285866559578356290]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:45:39 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rolling Tumbling Down]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/08/rolling-tumbling-down.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[It is fun to roll around if you are in an amusement park riding inside one of the amusement rides. The rides are designed to tumble and there are safety harness or other precautions present during the rolling and tumbling of the rides. In essence, those rides are meant to roll and tumble and turn to the joy of the thrill seekers.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=5599249199398861356]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Aug 2007 11:40:25 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Roller Coaster Health Risks]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/08/roller-coaster-health-risks.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Roller coasters are fun rides. They are actually the highlight of most of theme parks or amusement parks. However, due to the growing competitions between theme parks and the race to build better, bigger and more thrilling rides, roller coasters have become more dangerous than before.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Help Prevent Your Children From Drowning or Suffering Pool Related Injuries]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/08/help-prevent-your-children-from.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Drowning is when a person is submerged in water, cutting of the person’s oxygen causing injuries or even death. Drowning is the second leading cause of death by injury among children. In contrast with adults, infants and young children drown in as little as two inches of water.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Factors That Contribute to Drowning Incidents]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/08/factors-that-contribute-to-drowning.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Drowning incidents also account for some of the fatalities in children and adults alike. Especially during summer or hot season, people tend to frequent pools and other recreation water areas.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Unscrupulous Masters Dangling Dog Bones]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/08/unscrupulous-masters-dangling-dog-bones.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[If you have been recently laid off and was offered a severance package by your boss, don’t accept it at first instance. Remember, if you are being laid off, it means that you will not anymore be productive to your employer.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Defense for Wrongful Termination]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/08/wrongful-termination-defense-posted.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Wrongful termination cases are among the employment and labor cases filed in court that are heavily litigated. Due to mostly non-economic factors affecting the whole scenario of wrongful termination, the outcome as well as awards for damages is highly anticipated.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What You Should Know About Employment Severance Package]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/08/what-you-should-know-about-employment.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[As an employee, you are not entitled to a severance package by law. However, you may be entitled to receive such package as a matter of right as an employee.
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<title><![CDATA[COBRA, Your Partner in Severance Package Negotiation]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/07/cobra-your-partner-in-severance-package.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Severance package is not mandated by law to be granted to dismissed employees or employees who resign. It is left to the sound discretion and will of both parties, meaning between the employer and the employee.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sexual Harassment in Schools]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/07/sexual-harassment-in-schools.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Before, we know little about the nature and effects of sexual harassment. Only few sexual harassment cases are being tried in courts because only few of the victims are brave enough to come forward and file claims. This is not the case anymore.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Disability Payments under the U.S. Office of Personnel Management]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/07/disability-payments-under-us-office-of.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[If you are a federal employee and becomes disabled, you may be entitled to U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) disability benefits. However, to be eligible for the benefit, you must have worked for at least 18 months as a federal employee regardless of your age.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Who is Entitled to Protection under the Whistle Blowing Laws?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/07/who-is-entitled-to-protection-under.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[U.S. laws define a whistle blower as an employee who reports or calls the attention of proper authorities against the illegal acts that have been committed by the employer.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=4306210080829154963]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Aug 2007 11:13:09 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Proximate Cause in Proving Product Defect Liability]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/07/proximate-cause-in-proving-product.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[People always talk about proximate causes in dealing with suits concerning accidents including product liability defect claims. What does proximate cause really means?]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=1751010174202707631]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Aug 2007 11:10:25 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Drunk Driving Victims]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/07/drunk-driving-victims.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Drunk drivers are dangers to the road. They can be hazards to themselves and to others. In California, where there are a lot of bars and night clubs, drunk drivers are a growing problem. Due to the bustling night life, like a moth to a flame, a lot of individuals especially young ones are drawn to the allure of partying all night, sometimes without regard to their own safety.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sexual Harassment, A Form Of Discrimination]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/07/sexual-harassment-form-of.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Sexual harassment in the workplace is one of the serious problems faced by the employees today. Other than a cause of constant humiliation, it also creates a hostile work environment where victims are forced to work in unbearable conditions.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Computing the Value of a Loved One]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/07/computing-value-of-loved-one.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[A death in the family is unthinkable. However, all of us will pass away in time. It is however, more difficult if our loved one dies untimely because of the negligence and thoughtlessness of another person.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Corporate Fraud Whistle Blowers]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/07/corporate-fraud-whistle-blowers.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Generally, whistle blowing is a legal term used for an act where an employee reports to the proper authorities the wrongful, illegal or fraudulent acts perpetrated by his or her employer.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Liability for Bus Accidents]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/07/bus-accident-reconstruction.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Everyday, our roads and highways are witnesses to innumerable car and bus accidents causing serious injuries and claiming lives. Often, these unnecessary accidents are caused by carelessness, negligence or recklessness on the part of the drivers involved in car accidents.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=7472129164202023550]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Aug 2007 11:04:14 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Severance Package: Gratuity or Guilt?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/07/severance-package-gratuity-or-guilt.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[No law requires employers to offer severance package to employees who are laid off. However, a lot of employers are offering severance package left and right to employees who they are going to forcefully lay off. The question now would be the intent or purpose for granting severance package.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=4531336383157481717]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Aug 2007 11:02:38 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Protection against Product Liability Suits]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/07/protection-against-product-liability.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Manufacturers and retailers have been the growing target of the more recent trend in personal injury cases – product liability claims. A growing number of consumers, especially in California, are now getting bolder in filing product liability claims for injuries because of defective products.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=2239964697967041898]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Aug 2007 11:01:38 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Is Health Insurance Literally for Everyone?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/06/health-insurance-literally-for-everyone.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health insurance is one of the most important things you can do to yourself and for your family. Whether you are U.S. citizen or just a resident in California, it is of vital importance that you secure health insurance. A lot of people go to California to seek job opportunity.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=3643469504132183283]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Aug 2007 11:00:30 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Extreme ATV Accidents, Extreme Pain]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/06/extremeatv-extreme-pain.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[With the advent and the popularity of extreme games, all terain vehicles or ATV enthusiasts are growing. People do not usually buy ATV’s for utility purpose like as a means of transportation. Most people buy ATVs for sports and recreation. Some of them are used for extreme sports. But in every extreme sport, as you are aware of even from viewing a lot of the games on tv, somebody gets to feel extreme pain.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=6072686446881192574]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Aug 2007 10:59:36 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rights You May Still Have After Termination]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/06/rights-you-may-still-have-after.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Termination is a word that each working man dreads to hear or encounter. Termination easily translates to loss of income which could definitely be painful for you and your dependents.
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<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=6096660747619348218]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Aug 2007 10:58:30 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Victims Bite Back Against Animal Attack]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/06/victims-bite-back-against-animal-attack.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Have you ever been bitten or attacked by an animal? If you have, or you know anybody who has been attacked or bitten, then you or that person definitely has a claim for damages.
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<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=7888393178542472169]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Aug 2007 10:57:28 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[An Auto Accident Law A Day Keeps Accidents Away]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/06/auto-accident-law-day-keeps-accidents.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Auto accidents are on the top of the list of accidents causing injuries to people. However, although there are a lot of car accidents causing devastating injuries, most accidents thankfully are not that serious. But it doesn’t mean that we should take any car accidents lightly.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=2115478709789766216]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Aug 2007 10:56:35 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Study of Spinal Cord Injury]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/06/plaintiff-personal-injury-lawyers.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Spinal cord injury is one of the most devastating injuries. Spinal cord injury happens when your body is forcefully jolted or hit breaking the spinal cord or pinching on the nerves that transmits brain activities to different parts of the body. Spinal cord injury causes discomfort and pain. At its worst it could cause temporary or even permanent paralysis.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=1075960542947310424]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Aug 2007 10:55:37 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Breach of Contract Business Lawyers]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/06/breach-of-contract-attorneys.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[In every evolved or civilized society contracts are necessary as means of determining rights and obligations in an agreement. However, like any other agreement, there are people who do not own up to their end of the bargain resulting in breach of contract.
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<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=7129395930340166501]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Aug 2007 10:54:49 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Child Labor Laws]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/06/child-labor-laws.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Child labor laws are created to protect the children from abuse by their parents, relatives and opportunists. Exploitation of minor is prohibited by law. The law protects the child’s well being, emotional and physical growth, health and mental development.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=2710599260088968836]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Aug 2007 10:53:28 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Overtime Law in CA]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/06/overtime-law-in-ca.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[According to California Labor Laws, an employee who works for more than 8 hours should be paid additional 50% of the employee’s regular hourly rate in excess of the 8 hours. If in case the overtime work exceeds 12 hours straight in one day, the hourly rate in excess of the 12 hours worked by employee should be paid double the employee’s regular hourly rate.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[According to California Labor Laws, an employee who works for more than 8 hours should be paid additional 50% of the employee’s regular hourly rate in]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Aug 2007 10:50:56 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What To Expect In Roll Over Accidents]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/06/what-to-expect-in-roll-over-accidents.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Rollover injury account for more serious injuries than simple fender benders, side swipes and other accidents except high speed head on collisions of course. With rollover accidents, the injuries range from serious to fatal. In rollover accident, aside from the usual hazards of metal to metal impact when two cars collide, the victim is faced with more dangers. One of them is collapsing car roofs. Another additional hazard is injuries caused by collapsing vehicle parts.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=4330618984532846155]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Aug 2007 10:49:48 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[First Aid Tips On Head Injury]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/06/first-aid-tips-on-head-injury_12.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Head injury is a serious matter. It could be either minor, moderate or serious depending on the gravity of the accident as well as the symptoms exhibited by the injured person after the accident.
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<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=4787764697099806787]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Aug 2007 10:48:40 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Standard Policy for Residential Stairs and Handrails]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/06/standard-policy-for-residential-stairs.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Slip and fall accidents are numerous and common. If you want to avoid personal injuries and lawsuits for slip and fall accidents that may occur on your stairs, follow the following standards in the construction of your residential stairs and handrails.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=981382685336521605]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Aug 2007 10:47:48 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Equipments Required in Riding Your Bicycles]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/05/equipments-required-in-riding-your.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[California Vehicle Code (CVC) provides for the minimum equipment required in riding your bicycles. It is your best interest to follow these requirements not only to prevent runs in with the law but more importantly, to protect yourself while riding your bicycles.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Protect Yourself From Insurance Companies After Making A Claim]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/05/how-to-protect-yourself-from-insurance_31.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[After making a claim or asking for a lawyer’s help in pursuing your claim you should not speak with anyone about the incident except to your lawyer. If anyone contacts you and asks you about the incident, refer them to your lawyer. Insurance companies also hire investigators to question your neighbors and friends and take pictures of you to determine your condition. If this happens contact your lawyer immediately.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=7706084465873738278]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Aug 2007 07:55:14 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Labor in Labor]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/05/labor-in-labor.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The greatest gift a person could ever receive is the gift of life. In whatever aspect it may be, it is always viewed as a blessing to the person to whom it has been bestowed. Yet for a working individual, it may pose certain risks to the extent of affecting even her employment. The workplace has been a breeding ground to so many forms of discrimination. Pregnancy discrimination particularly has been a growing concern in the labor force.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Definition of Legal Liability]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://lalawyersjournal.blogspot.com/2007/04/definition-of-legal-liability.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Liability, in its most general sense, means anything that puts individuals at a disadvantage. But in particular to law, a legal liability is a situation where a person is held liable (such in situations of tort concerning property or reputation) and is therefore responsible to pay compensation for any damage incurred. We must be clear of the definition of legal liability when we have to charge somebody liable for any damage done to a person (e.g. personal injury).]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah_duran@yahoo.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4669789818475051095&postID=6190124619987699513]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Aug 2007 07:52:52 CDT]]></pubDate>
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