Scathing Concord Naval Weapons Station Grand Jury Report
Seventeen years after Concord was designated as the Local Reuse Authority, little has been achieved and the project is once again at a crossroads.
County Supervisors Says Martinez Bayview Estates Project Can Move Forward
Map from a draft environmental impact report of the Bayview Estates Residential Project near Martinez. (Contra Costa County)
Meal and rest period nightmare for employers
Most people are aware that California law requires employers to provide meal and rest periods for their employees. In general, employers must provide a 10- minute paid rest period for…
Tripped Again on That Dang Sidewalk
Adam Awkward stumbled into the lawyer’s office with a neck collar and a sling (Well he showed up on a Zoom call that way).“What happened to you?” the lawyer inquired…
Who will pay for my damages?
In law school, students spend many hours learning about legal responsibility. In Contracts class, they learn about breaches of contract and remedies for those breaches. In Torts class, they learn…
The Bicyclist and the Pothole
On a lovely Sunday, in beautiful Sonoma County, Cathy and her friend set off together for a 30-mile bicycle ride. They were preparing for a noncompetitive long distance ride later…
Common Mistakes with DIY Estate Plans
The internet offers all the information and tools we need at our fingertips to create our own estate plan, right? Probably not. Consumer Reports® created wills using the forms provided…
Can I make a video will?
In the golden age of the smartphone, you are never far from a camera. This has made the sharing of videos and photos easier than ever before. Easy access to…
The Supreme Court and the Second Amendment
legalbriefs by Douglas a. Prutton, Attorney The entire Second Amendment to the United States Constitution reads as follows: “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State,…