Protecting doctors who voice concerns about inadequate patient care

Civil Rights, COVID-19, Employment Law / walter

Last week’s question was posed by a doctor, who wanted to remain anonymous, who asked what her/his rights were in a situation where they were working around COVID-19 patients, were told to re-use their personal protection equipment (PPE) such as masks, goggles and gowns, in violation of hospital policy. The reader indicated that they were aware that […]

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Discrimination and retaliation in reducing workforce is unlawful

Civil Rights, COVID-19, Employment Law / walter

By Christopher Dolan and Emile Davis: The harsh reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the government shutdowns, is that businesses are not bringing in income that was once regular and expected. As a result, many employers will be forced to lay off or terminate hard working employees. Businesses do have the right to terminate or

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Are Uber drivers employees?

Civil Rights, Employment Law, Uber/Lyft Accidents / walter

Today’s question comes from Jennifer T. in Diamond Heights who asks: Q: “I drive for Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash. I have filed my taxes as an independent contractor as that’s what I was told to do by these companies. I heard that there is a new law which will provide me with protections that usually

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New state laws expand workplace protections against sexual harassment

Civil Rights, Employment Law / walter

Ava G from The Haight asks: “I heard that there were some new laws on sexual harassment. As a member of a women’s empowerment group I was wondering if you could summarize them so we can discuss them at our next monthly meeting.” Ava, the #MeToo movement started, and continues to run strong, in California. Over

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CLAIM FILED AGAINST U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR TRANSGENDER IMMIGRANT’S DEATH

Civil Rights, LGBT, Police Misconduct, Wrongful Death / Dolan Law Firm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CLAIM FILED AGAINST U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR TRANSGENDER IMMIGRANT’S DEATH PRESS CONFERENCE: June 12, 2019, 1:00 p.m., Dolan Law Firm, 1438 Market Street, San Francisco, CA. On June 11, 2019, the family of Johana Medina Leon filed a claim against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security

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Jury duty and disabilities

1 Comment / Civil Rights, Policy, Privacy / walter

Following an article I wrote recently on jury selection, I was contacted by a Stephen W., a psychiatrist, who asked that I inform people who suffer from disabling conditions about their rights if called for jury selection. I was reluctant to write this article, as I do not want to provide people with excuses to

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How do I get out of jury duty?

1 Comment / Civil Rights, Policy, Privacy / Dolan Law Firm

This week’s question comes from Bryan L. in Oakland, who writes: “How do I get out of jury duty?” Dear Bryan: Seriously, shame on you. Simple answer, DON’T. One sure way to get out of being on a jury is to be a criminal defendant. Then you don’t have to sit on a jury and,

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Men Suing Women’s Empowerment Groups for Gender Discrimination

Civil Rights / Erica Rush

Women-focused organizations promoting co-working, networking, support, and other skills, to help women thrive in the workplace and other professional environments is facing backlash by men bringing lawsuits who say they are being unfairly excluded.

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Jahi McMath Has Died In New Jersey

15 Comments / Brain Injuries, Civil Rights, Wrongful Death / Dolan Law Firm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JAHI MCMATH HAS DIED IN NEW JERSEY On June 22nd, 2018, Jahi Kelis McMath died peacefully in the presence of her mother Nailah and step father Marvin in a hospital in New Jersey. Jahi died as the result of complications associated with liver failure. Jahi had been living at home, with her

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California Gun Laws Prohibit Access To Convicted Felons

3 Comments / Civil Rights / Erica Rush

This week’s question comes from Anonymous in the East Bay who asks: “I read your article last week on guns and crazy neighbors while riding home on BART. It got me to thinking: I know some shifty dudes who have a lot of guns. Some of them are felons and some have restraining orders out

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