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Lieutenant Who Tried To Warn Public About Malibu Creek State Park Killer Files Retaliation Lawsuit Against LA Sheriff’s Department
– Complaint alleges Detective Lieutenant James Royal was retaliated against for attempting to warn the public about seven shootings in the park prior to the murder of Tristan Beaudette – LOS ANGELES (June 7,…
Understanding Disability Discrimination Law in California
If you suffer from a disability, both state and federal laws protect your ability to work so long as you can perform the essential duties of your job with reasonable accommodation. If you find…
Corruption and Discrimination in Law Enforcement: How Officers Can Speak Up
In addition to working on stressful cases, police officers frequently deal with internal conflicts on the job, and the hazards of this hostile work environment are often hidden. Reporting misconduct or corruption in a…
Case Update: Trial Date Set for Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Case on Behalf of Two Long-standing LAPD Officers
On September 24, 2019, Partner Matthew McNicholas’ trial begins in the banana peel lawsuit on behalf of two African-American Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) detectives who were allegedly subjected to discrimination and harassment based…
Courtney McNicholas Named Among Daily Journal’s 2019 Top Women Lawyers
Daily Journal named Senior Lawyer Courtney McNicholas to its 2019 list of Top Women Lawyers in California, for her work on behalf of law enforcement and firefighters in harassment, discrimination and retaliation cases. As…
You’re Not Alone: Speaking Up for Harassed Firefighters
The culture within fire stations often subjects employees to harassment and discrimination, and gives harassed employees no comfort in coming forward to report their abuse. If you have suffered harassment on the job as…
Matthew and Patrick McNicholas Named to The National Law Journal’s 2019 Plaintiffs’ Lawyers Trailblazers List
Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were selected to The National Law Journal’s 2019 Plaintiffs’ Lawyer Trailblazers list for their successes in some of the most significant and challenging labor and employment cases. The…
McNicholas & McNicholas’ Case Listed on TopVerdict.com’s Top 100 Verdicts and Top 20 Labor & Employment Verdicts in California for 2018
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Doug Winter’s $2.75 million, unanimous verdict on behalf of a Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) employee was ranked among TopVerdict.com’s Top 100 Verdicts in California for 2018 and…
Common Accidents that Occur on Construction Sites
Construction is a dangerous industry. Workers often handle heavy materials, sharp objects, and powerful tools and work under tight deadlines. This combination creates an extremely dangerous environment. How OSHA Regulates Construction Sites The Occupational…