If the current trajectory continues, automated long-haul trucking will become widespread in the next few years. While there is fierce opposition to this shift from labor unions as well as people concerned about safety issues, and nothing has changed yet, it is worth...
The growing tide of workers leaving their jobs, the so-called the “Great Resignation,” is a major concern for employers throughout the U.S. and is wreaking havoc on the American economy. Initially it was difficult for experts to clearly pinpoint precisely why people...
In any toxic tort, be it exposure to asbestos, benzene, or another potentially harmful substance, plaintiffs must prove that their injury was directly caused by interacting with or proximity to the chemical in question. Proving harm and causation is a basic aspect of...
Product liability cases are often highly technical and can require expert testimony to help make your case in court. Which type of expert is chosen and whether expert testimony is required depends on the test used. Under California law, there are two tests that can...
Product liability is a legal area people often oversimplify. Some individuals believe that any time they get hurt using a product, they can take legal action and collect compensation for damages. This is not true, because the nuances of product liability law can...
Every cannabis-related enterprise working to build a legitimate business in California must operate within the regulations established by the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). This includes the recent restrictions placed on billboard advertising by the Bureau of...
Trucking accidents happen too frequently in the U.S. As such, vast sums are spent on programs designed to minimize the risk of crashing to protect truckers, motorists, and others on the road. Yet crash-prevention systems cannot mitigate every potential risk, such as...
Reputation matters in business. It takes years to gain a customer’s trust and build your brand. A product liability lawsuit can be incredibly costly for business owners in terms of diminished brand equity, and lost revenue, in addition to the litigation costs. The...
With so much at stake for the cannabis industry, ensuring compliance with all regulations is an absolute necessity. Every producer who expects to build a flourishing distribution business in California must work within these regulations. However, no company’s best...
We are still learning how the pandemic will affect the physical and mental well-being of American workers in the long term. While we are moving towards normalcy, many in the workforce continue to experience the negative impact that COVID-19 has had, and still has, on...