California LGBTQIA+ Rights 2025: Legal Protections Guide

Written By: Vanessa Deniston, Senior Trial Attorney and Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee California is home to the nation’s largest self-identifying population of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population and continues to be a leading change agent for the advancement of LGBTQIA+ rights across the nation. The following reference guide summarizes the […]

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California Employment Law 2025: How State Protections Are Holding Strong

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Written By: Chris Dolan and Candice Sannella: The landscape of federal employment law continues to shift, with recent policy changes weakening protections in key areas such as wage and hour laws, workplace safety, discrimination, and union rights as federal agencies roll back enforcement of worker protections. These shifts have left many workers vulnerable, particularly in

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California’s Reproductive Rights Sanctuary: What You Need to Know in 2025

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Written By: Chris Dolan and Vanessa Deniston In the wake of the Supreme Court’s unprecedented decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in June 2022, California has emerged as a beacon of hope for reproductive rights. The state’s lawmakers, having anticipated this moment, were prepared with immediate and aggressive action to protect and expand access to

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Your Right to Protest in Los Angeles: What You Need to Know

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Your First Amendment Right to Protest The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects your right to peacefully assemble, express your views and demonstrate in public spaces. Understanding your rights can help you protest safely and effectively. The Founding Fathers thought that the right was so important that they wrote it into the first 45

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Employment Rights You Need to Know During California Wildfires

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The recent fires in Los Angeles have left a trail of destruction, with much of the focus on the loss of homes and neighborhoods. But, behind the headlines are countless workers whose lives have been upended. Many have lost their jobs, some are taking time off to find new housing or care for their families,

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Jury Duty in California: Your Rights, Obligations and What to Expect

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Written By: Chris Dolan I received a juror badge in the mail for the first time. Why am I summoned? I do not want to miss work and miss any wages. I know this is a sentiment shared by many right now. The right to trial by a jury of one’s peers is enshrined in

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Back-to-School Guide: How Schools Handle Cyberbullying in 2024

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“My daughter is a sophomore at a high school within the San Francisco Unified School District. Like many kids her age, she has a smartphone, which helps the family stay in touch but also allows her to interact regularly online with other kids from her school, some of whom can be very nasty to her,

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Your California LGBTQIA+ Rights Primer 2024

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Written by: Vanessa C. Deniston, Executive Director, Dolan Law Firm DE&I Committee California is home to the nation’s largest self-identifying population of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population and continues to be a leading change agent for the advancement of LGBTQIA+ rights across the nation. The following reference guide summarizes the key legal protections for LGBTQIA+ Californians as

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California Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP): Basic Protections to Protect Employees While at Work.

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Written By Chris Dolan and Elton Rosicki Introduction Navigating California’s employment laws can feel like exploring a legal labyrinth, filled with nuanced regulations and protections designed to govern the relationship between employers and employees, ensuring fair treatment, safety, and equality in the workplace. This article aims to clarify the complexities of California employment law by

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Yust v the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) | Transgender Discrimination Case

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In October 2010, a DMV employee, who had a known history of denying equal service to transgender customers, retained Yust’s personal information through his employment at the DMV. The employee then used the information to send her materials condemning her transgender status, and calling for homosexuals to be “put to death.” The matter resolved with the

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