FRAUD I CORONAVIRUS FRAUD SCHEMES I COVID-19 SCAMS – Fraudulent Coronavirus “Pop-Up” Testing Sites April 5, 2020 The FBI and AG are investigating the newest coronavirus scam, which includes fraudulent “Pop-Up” testing sites.  Most recently in Kentucky, there were two pop-up testing sites that claimed to be medical companies affiliated…

FRAUD I CORONAVIRUS FRAUD SCHEMES I COVID-19 SCAMS – The Coronavirus Crisis has created an Increase in Fraud and the FTC is warning Consumers April 2, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic unleashes unprecedented number of online and telephonic scams. Following the stay-at-home order issued in response to the Coronavirus outbreak the…

WRONGFUL TERMINATION I CORONAVIRUS – Employees bringing an action for Wrongful Termination because of the Coronavirus April 1, 2020 Recently Governor Gavin Newsom invoking state police power issued a “stay-at-home order” (also known as the “Shelter-in-place order”), as an attempt to slow down the spread of COVID-19 (also known as…

WRONGFUL TERMINATION I EMPLOYMENT I CORONAVIRUS – Legal Questions about Coronavirus and Employment March 26, 2020 A common question on everyone’s mind, how is the California Stay at Home Order affecting Employee rights. In the midst of this coronavirus pandemic, the state of California has issued a stay at home…

WRONGFUL TERMINATION I EMPLOYMENT I CORONAVIRUS – California Employees Wrongfully Terminated because of COVID-19 March 25, 2020 How the California Stay at Home Order is affecting Employee rights. The President issued executive orders shutting down various businesses across the country, and in a similar fashion, Governor Newsom has issued an…

WRONGFUL TERMINATION I EMPLOYMENT I CORONAVIRUS – Terminated In Violation of California’s Stay-at-Home Order March 24, 2020 Following, California’s “Stay At Home” Order issued by California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday, March 19, 2020 there has been an inflow of calls inquiring into the legality of employers forcing employees to…

CALIFORNIA INSURANCE BAD FAITH I PERSONAL INJURY I CIVIL LITIGATION – Insurance Bad Faith February 10, 2020 Insurance Bad Faith: When an injured party in a motor vehicle accident, initiates a claim for a covered injury an insurance carrier’s duty to defend and operate in good faith and fair dealing…

PERSONAL INJURY I SLIP AND FALL I PREMISE LIABILITY – Did You Slip and Fall on a Wet or Freshly Mopped Floor? February 03, 2020 Commercial establishments (stores, hotels, malls, restaurants, etc…) must keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition.  The duties and obligations these establishments owe their customers…

FRAUD I BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY – Constructive Fraud and Breach of Fiduciary Duty, what is the Difference? January 31, 2020 What is the difference between a Cause of Action for Constructive Fraud and a claim for Breach of Fiduciary Duty?  [1] The Statutes of Limitations differ for Breach of…

FRAUD I BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY – What is Constructive Fraud? January 27, 2020 What is Constructive Fraud? Constructive Fraud occurs when a person or entity gains an unfair advantage over another through unjust or improper means, usually by lying (i.e., making a false representation of material fact) or omitting…