In May 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, ruled that mandatory arbitration clauses are legal and enforceable. Since three separate cases had similar legal questions regarding arbitration clauses the Court decided to consolidate them and issued its ruling in: Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis. It is not uncommon to see arbitration […]
California Workers’ Compensation Laws
What is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation is a means for workers to receive a set amount of compensation for any injuries that they receive on the job. Workers’ compensation replaces the traditional method of pursuing personal injury claims in court against employers by injured employees. Instead, employers pay for workers’ compensation insurance in order to […]
How to Avoid a Bicycle Accident
Whether it’s a love for the outdoors or simply out of necessity, the simplicity of riding a bicycle offers a sense of freedom that no other mode of modern transport offers. There’s no need for fuel or other gadgets and devices. It’s just you and your bicycle. You’re in complete control. Or are you? The […]