You kindly lend your car to a friend or family member, trusting they'll drive safely and return it in one piece. But what if the unthinkable happens? What if they get into a car accident while driving your car? What if your car is damaged or they get hurt? When...

What’s more iconic than Southern California, summer, and swimming pools? Whether it’s a public pool, an above-ground pool wedged into a small backyard, or an inground pool fit for a movie star, we have them. Unfortunately, these fun escapes from the heat can be places where people can be seriously...

Talking about financial damages after the wrongful death of a loved one can feel wrong; it feels like putting a price on the loss of a family member. But that’s not what it is. There’s only so much the court can do to make you whole, and because of that,...

When you think of workplace injuries, you likely think of limbs caught in machines, falls on wet walkways, and other injuries resulting from one-time incidents. Many workers suffer from repetitive stress injuries, which are caused by constant use and repetitive motions day after day. You may assume that you don’t...

Fatigued and distracted drivers are potentially dangerous. That point is driven home by the number of Spring accidents that occur after daylight savings time when our clocks “spring forward” so we can enjoy more daylight later in the day. Orange County car accident attorney Aaron Hicks helps his clients cope...

Layoffs and terminations can be stressful for any worker but incredibly nerve-wracking for more senior employees. Things can get challenging when these same employees are served a severance agreement. While these severance plans cushion the conclusion of a position with some financial compensation and benefits, they are usually filled with...

In today's rapidly evolving world, the landscape of family law is continually shifting, presenting new challenges and opportunities. Amidst these changes, divorce law firms need to stand as a beacon of stability and innovation in order to find clientele in a sea of marketing. Divorce lawyers that adapt to the...

The expectation for the growth of wildfire lawsuits in the United States can be attributed to a multitude of factors, both environmental and sociopolitical. Here's an in-depth explanation: Climate Change and Increased Wildfire Activity One of the most significant factors is the impact of climate change. Warming temperatures, extended drought...

When a law firm has to consider marketing locally, most tend to immediately think of Search Engine Optimization, Google paid ads, social media or maybe legal directories. It's not very often that a website comes around that focuses their entire marketing effort and resources on targeting one specific geography. We...

If you are opening a new business in California or looking to expand an already existing business, do you know what benefits an S-corp can offer your small business? What is an S-Corp?  A Subchapter corporation or Small Business Corporation often referred to as an S-corp, is an IRS tax...

The COVID pandemic had a severe impact on the economy. In California, there was an eviction moratoria, which meant that landlords could not evict residential or commercial tenants for not being able to pay their rent. If you’re a landlord for a commercial property, you’re probably wondering: how do COVID...