When Is a Liability Waiver Invalid?

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When Is a Liability Waiver Invalid in California? Liability waivers are common in California—gyms, ski resorts, trampoline parks, youth sports, guided tours, rideshare promotions, even simple “release of liability” forms before an event. But signing a waiver does not automatically end an injury claim. In many situations, a waiver can be limited, unenforceable, or completely […]

Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/09-08/15)

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Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/09-08/15) California Orders All Teachers to Be Vaccinated or Face Testing Thursday, August 12 (The New York Times) – On Wednesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered all teachers and school staff to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or face weekly testing. This is the first such mandate in the […]

Why Subway Is Collaborating with Elite Athletes and Celebrity Attorney, Jacob Emrani

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Call Jacob That’s right! Subway, the world’s largest quick-service restaurant brand, serving guests across more than 100 countries in nearly 40,000 restaurants, has decided to collaborate with Los Angeles based personal injury law firm, The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani, (widely referred to as “Call Jacob”), to help promote their Eat Fresh Refresh™ campaign. Subway […]

Is Your Workplace OSHA Compliant?

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Being OSHA compliant means adhering to all applicable regulations put forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It helps keep employees safe from dangerous hazards and demonstrates business owners are concerned with workers’ well-being. OSHA was created with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act), within the Department of Labor. […]

Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/02-08/08)

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Millennials Hit with Biggest Increase In California Covid Cases Wednesday, August 4 (The Guardian) – Since early June, infections in young adults in California have jumped 554%, according to epidemiologist George Lemp. Millennials, or those between the ages of 18 and 34, had the highest climb in COVID-19 infections, while the next highest were those […]

How to Collect on a Judgment

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How to collect on a judgment is usually the last thought on one’s mind while undergoing the ordeal of a grievous injury and subsequent lawsuit. The arduous journey of filing a personal injury claim, reaching a settlement, or going to court and winning a judgement consists of many challenges. If that’s not enough, collecting the […]

Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (07/26-08/01)

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Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (07/26-08/01) New Pushes of Masks: Vaccines Highlight Urgent Battle to Slow Corona Virus Thursday, July 29 (Los Angeles Times) – State officials unveiled new rules this week, urging even fully vaccinated individuals to wear masks indoors while in pubic, as the coronavirus surge in California worsens. They are also […]

Can I claim Worker’s Comp for Getting COVID-19?

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There have been many questions regarding whether essential workers can file for workers’ comp due to COVID-19 related issues. While the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 helps federal workers diagnosed with the disease to get coverage under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA), each state has its own policy regarding workers’ compensation. The answer […]

Exploding e-Cigs? How to Handle a Vaping Personal Injury

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Have you suffered from a exploding e-cig or vaping related injuries? Here’s what to do in a vaping personal injury lawsuit. The increased use of vaping devices, or e-cigarettes, has led to numerous personal injuries and several deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 2,807 hospitalizations due to vaping-related lung injuries as […]

Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/16-08/22)

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Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/16-08/22) Raging Wildfires Linked to Thousands of COVID-19 Cases and Hundreds of Deaths in 2020, Study Says Tuesday, August 17 (USA Today) – Hundreds of thousands of people and billions of dollars in insured losses have resulted from the record-setting 2020 wildfire season. In addition, researchers at Harvard T.H. […]