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Scaffolding accidents typically result in extensive damage and severe injuries. And in the minutes and days immediately following such an incident, parties have several pressing issues to address, from problems arising from project delays to obtaining medical...
Employees across California are heading back to work after more than a year of layoffs, business closings, and remote working arrangements. This transition can be challenging for everyone. However, there are several measures employers can take to prepare for employees...
No developer, builder, contractor, manufacturer or supplier wants to deal with a construction claim during the course of construction or a construction defect lawsuit after completion. However, construction claims and construction defect litigation can arise in just...
The trucking sector has seen numerous challenges in recent years, from the shortage of drivers to changing regulations that make it hard to keep up with compliance and training. And as hard as leaders in the transportation and logistics industry are working to adjust...
As COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up across the United States, people are starting to think about post-pandemic life in more optimistic ways. However, reinstating normal routines such as returning to the workplace won’t be simple. This question can be more vexing than...
Common sense tells us anytime we see the word “always” we should crank our critical thinking button up to its highest setting. Truck drivers cannot be held responsible for every truck crash that occurs. Yet when it comes to trucking accident claims, parties are often...
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BEHB is thrilled to welcome experienced employment and labor law attorney Jesper Rasmussen to the firm. With Jesper leading BEHB’s new employment and labor law practice, the firm can help clients craft winning strategies for overcoming the most challenging workplace...
It is no secret that a construction site is not a playground. Few places are more potentially dangerous, which explains the long list of safety regulations posted at job sites. Still, humans are prone to error. And despite the warnings, hundreds of injuries and three...
On February 18 D. Mark Jackson will discuss emerging trends in benzene and toxic tort litigation during HarrisMartin’s Webinar Series: Benzene Litigation - Using Genomics in the Courtroom. Along with his co-presenters, Mark will share insights about the most notable...
Jury trials are stressful enough when things are normal. In the COVID era, they are exponentially more difficult for all participants. Seasoned trial lawyer Fred M. Blum and leading jury consultant Ron Beaton share their insights on this timely topic. Watch Now.
Some California courts are holding jury trials during the coronavirus pandemic. Logistics have been a difficult challenge. But the biggest problem - one far more consequential than any technique and more pervasive than what happens in legal proceedings - is many...
Marte J. Bassi, Noel Edlin, Jeremy D. Huie, and Fred M. Blum are featured on the 2020 list of Super Lawyers. Bassi has repeatedly been recognized since 2004 for his success as a Personal Injury Defense attorney. Every year since 2006 Edlin has been recognized as a...