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Exploding Popularity of E-Cigarettes Turns Dangerous: Reported Explosions on the Rise [Infographic]
Burn injuries are on the rise as the popularity of e-cigarettes increases. Incidents of unpredictable combustion and/or the explosion of e-cigarettes have been linked to their lithium-ion battery, yet the safety of these devices…
Lawsuit Filed Against Los Angeles Department of Water & Power For Victims of Creek Fires
– Lawsuit alleges LADWP failed to maintain and inspect power lines, as well as heed severe weather warnings of potential dangers associated with drought and high winds – LOS ANGELES – Trial law firms McNicholas…
McNicholas & McNicholas Ranked on 2019 “Best Law Firms” List by U.S. News – Best Lawyers
U.S. News – Best Lawyers ranked McNicholas & McNicholas LLP among its 2019 “Best Law Firms” list in the Metropolitan Tier 1 in Los Angeles for its plaintiff’s work in personal injury litigation. U.S….
$1.5 Million Settlement for Two Firefighter Recruits in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Case
McNicholas & McNicholas secured a $1.5 million settlement on behalf of two firefighter recruits employed with the Compton Fire Department who were discriminated, harassed and retaliated against in violation of California’s Fair Employment Housing…
Proposed Changes to U.S. Department of Education’s Regulations on Campus Sexual Misconduct Bolster the Rights of the Accused
On August 29, 2018, the U.S. Department of Education released new proposed policies around campus sexual misconduct. Under the new proposed regulations, the rights of students accused of sexual assault or harassment would be…
Three McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Attorneys Selected to Benchmark California Litigation Stars 2019
Partners John McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas and Matthew McNicholas were selected for inclusion in Benchmark Litigation California Stars 2019 as leaders in the litigation and disputes market. For eleven years, Benchmark Litigation has served as…
McNicholas & McNicholas Secures $950,000 for an LAPD Officer Whose Request for Medical Leave Led to a Graveyard Shift
Attorney Matt McNicholas of McNicholas & McNicholas LLP secured a $950,000 verdict in a discrimination and harassment lawsuit involving a Los Angeles police officer who was transferred to a graveyard shift in response to…
California Supreme Court Changes Rules for Classifying Workers as Independent Contractors: Adoption of ABC Test
On April 30, 2018, the California Supreme Court changed the rules for classifying workers as independent contractors in approving the ABC test in place of the Borello test in claims involving regulating wages, hours…
New National Origin Discrimination Regulations Set Limitations To "English-Only" Rules
New regulations expanding protections for national origin individuals against workplace discrimination went into effect on July 1, 2018, including a ban on language requirements. Employers and employees alike need to know what these new…