It is tough to imagine life before electricity. Over time, even in the past 15 to 20 years, there have been countless changes to how we produce and distribute power. In 2000, 50% of all energy produced in the U.S. came from coal. By 2013, according to the U.S. Energy…
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Appeal, Safety of Compact Fluorescent Lamps Come into Question
Compact fluorescent lamps have been billed as an energy-efficient means for reducing carbon emissions, and the so-called CFLs have steadily displaced the traditional incandescent light bulbs on store shelves in the United States as our government has banned the manufacture or importation of the latter. However, like many consumer advocates…
Major Settlement Reached in Des Moines Class-Action Bedbug Case
As the official onset of summer fast approaches, the season in which a small yet very nasty and hard-to-eradicate pest – the bedbug – tends to thrive is around the corner. So with bedbug season upon us, San Francisco landlord-tenant law attorney Gregory J. Brod has taken note of a…
From a Green Lawn to Dying Creeks and the Potential Human Impact
When people think of the dream of home ownership, they often form a picture in their minds that includes a lovely home set on a well-manicured and very green lawn. In order to make this dream a reality, at least insofar as it involves a lush lawn, many rely on…
Understanding Injury Law: Preparing Your Case Begins with the Facts
As a law firm for people injured in car accidents in San Jose and throughout Northern California, we know that every car accident is complex. We take a comprehensive view of every case, closely examining the facts to identify every person/entity whose acts contributed to the incident and anticipating the…
Wake Up, California: Sounding the Alarm on Drowsy Drivers
While working with the wrongfully injured is something we do on a daily basis, the team at our Santa Clara car accident law firm is not immune to the basic human response to certain avoidable tragedies: anger. It angers us when we see injured people and grieving families hurt by…
Bill May Curb Ellis Act Evictions, but S.F. Tenants Face Potential for Harassment
The problem of finding affordable housing in San Francisco has been a longstanding one, and as rents have skyrocketed in the city the ability of tenants to remain in their homes has become an increasingly salient issue as well. And as property values have gone up, so too has the…
Summer Safety Primer: Avoiding Accidental Pool Drownings
With the informal kickoff to summer, the young and young-at-heart are looking forward to sunny days on the beach and by the pool. We hope that Summer 2014 will be filled with laughter and a time for people throughout our Northern California community to build wonderful memories with friends and…
Spotlight on Listeria as Retailers Pull Dips from Shelves Nationwide
Many of us have experienced the horrible feeling known as food poisoning. Illness can kick in anywhere from hours to days after eating and often involves intense gastrointestinal symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea. Most cases involve a very intense but relatively brief period of sickness. However, some foodborne illnesses can…
“The Car Was Out of Control” – A Lesson in Excuses from your Oakland Injury Lawyer
Talk to a driver who crashed into another car, an object, or even a person and you’ll often hear the same claim: “I lost control of the car.” Even when the statement is true, it is often said in an attempt to disclaim responsibility. It is, quite simply, an excuse.…