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Motorcycle Crash
Personal Injury

In a Motorcycle Crash and Not Wearing a Helmet?

Riding a motorcycle without a helmet in California isn’t just illegal—it can also make or break your personal injury claim. If you’re injured in a crash and weren’t wearing a helmet, the insurance company will likely use it against you. But does that mean you lose your right to compensation? Not necessarily.

Internship
Employment

Unpaid Internships: Illegal Labor or Career Opportunity?

Millions of students and recent grads each year take on unpaid internships—but are all of them legal? In an increasingly competitive job market, unpaid internships have become a rite of passage across industries like media, fashion, politics, entertainment, and tech. But behind the promise of “real-world experience” lies a complex legal question: Are these internships lawful—or just a way for companies to get free labor?

Slack Fill
False Advertising

The Slack-Fill Scam

Ever opened a bag of chips and felt cheated by how much air was inside? That moment of disappointment is more than just a consumer gripe—it’s often the result of a packaging tactic known as slack-fill. While some slack-fill is legal, much of it walks a fine line between clever marketing and deceptive packaging.

Uneven Sidewalk
Personal Injury

The Hidden Dangers of Uneven Sidewalks

We walk on sidewalks every day, often without thinking twice. But when those walkways are uneven, cracked, lifted by tree roots, or crumbling due to poor maintenance, they become serious hazards. According to a study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, uneven walking surfaces are one of the leading contributors to pedestrian injuries.