An Interview with FBANC’s 40th President: Mari Bandoma Callado

This morning, we had the opportunity to catch up with our senior associate attorney from our Oakland office and current president for the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California. FBANC is an organization of attorneys, judges and law students dedicated to serving the Filipino American legal community in Northern California. As a talented attorney, Mari […]

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Are the Feds Required to ID Themselves?

Civil Rights, Police Misconduct / walter

Written by: Christopher Dolan and Cristina Garcia This week’s question comes from Roger who writes, Q: “I have been following the news about the protests in Portland, Oregon. Protesters have reported arrests by federal law enforcement officers in unmarked vehicles and without visible badges. I personally have participated in peaceful protests and find this troubling. It seems

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California law addresses safety for bicyclists

Bicycle Accidents, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents / walter

Written by: Christopher Dolan and Taylor French Drivers and bicyclists must coexist in an environment that, at times, can feel too crowded for both. California has enacted several laws throughout the years in an effort to ensure the safety of those sharing the roads, but none is more important than the Three Feet for Safety

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What is the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Exactly?

COVID-19, Employment Law / walter

Written By: Christopher B. Dolan and Kimberly E. Levy Danny T. writes: Q: “My wife and I both work. We have two young children. We just got word that our kids would be in distance learning for the beginning of the school year, maybe longer. We cannot afford to have either of us out of

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New protections for S.F employees tested for COVID-19 on the job

COVID-19, Employment Law / walter

Written By: Vanessa C. Deniston and Christopher B. Dolan This week’s question comes from Mason H. who writes: Q: “I am currently employed by a private company doing contracted work repairing roadways. I am considered an essential worker in California. As the sole breadwinner in my family, I am truly grateful to have steady work and I

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Available COVID-19 Resources in Response to your Legal Questions

COVID-19 / walter

Dolan Law Firm has been receiving many questions from Californians regarding their legal rights as they pertain to the current COVID-19 pandemic. We are making these resources available here in response to your legal questions. THE LAW IN THE STATE OF EMERGENCY Since March 2020, we have seen an unprecedented use of local, state and

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Pertinent details about the timely CAREN Act

Civil Rights / walter

By Christopher B. Dolan and Jeremy M. Jessup Mr. Davis from San Francisco wrote in to say: Q: “I have read a lot about, and unfortunately seen, way too many ‘Karens.’ Now I see that San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton has introduced an ordinance that is being called the ‘CAREN’ Act. What is this?” A:

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Medical disability rights in the era of COVID-19 (Part 2)

COVID-19 / walter

By: Dianna Albini & Christopher Dolan Jordan V. asks Q: “My medical condition falls within a class of persons at greater risk for contracting COVID-19 and I have a doctor’s letter documenting this risk. I went to a nationwide grocery store chain during hours designed for high risk shoppers. The store manager refused to

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Medical disability rights in the era of COVID-19 (Part 1)

COVID-19 / walter

This week’s question comes from Domenic A. who writes: Q: “I have a medical respiratory condition that makes breathing difficult when wearing personal protective equipment. I was out of town on business staying at a well-known hotel chain. The hotel requires all guests to wear personal protective equipment at all times, unless actively eating or drinking and

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Your Rights When You Are Detained: Do You Really Get A Phone Call?

2 Comments / Civil Rights, Police Misconduct / walter

Detained? No. Arrested and booked? Yes. If a person is “detained,” the police officer is holding a person for a short amount of time. If a reasonable person would not feel free to leave, or police prevent a person they are questioning from leaving, that detention turns into an arrest. Police take arrestees to a

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