Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind: 04/13-04/17
Mayor Garcetti Outlines How City Will Determine When to Scale Back LA ‘Safer-at-Home’ Orders Wednesday, April 15 (ABC 7) – In response to the continued spike in new COVID-19 cases and deaths in Los Angeles County, Mayor Eric Garcetti has extended the “safer-at-home” order to May 15th. Beyond that, it is unclear how much longer […]
COVID-19 Lawsuits: Nursing Homes
As the outbreak of coronavirus has quickly escalated into a pandemic, at-risk individuals (including the elderly and those with chronic conditions) are more vulnerable to serious complications from the virus. But are some nursing homes to blame for residents becoming infected? The global crisis has hit nursing homes hard. If your loved one has become […]
Can Victims of Coronavirus Sue for Personal Injury?
As of the writing of this article, there have been nearly 380,000 cases of coronavirus and close to 12,000 deaths in the U.S. during the outbreak.1 The COVID-19 pandemic is a global crisis on many levels. There are many legal issues arising due to coronavirus on top of the public health and economic fallouts. As […]
This Week In the News: SoCal Coronavirus Updates 04/06-04/10
Coronavirus News: 16.8M Americans Out of Work; Easter Celebrations Move Online Thursday, April 9 (ABC 7 News) – A jaw-dropping 16.8 million Americans lost their jobs nearly a month ago, and it is looking as if the coronavirus is now going to claim its first religious holiday as well. Holy leaders from across the globe […]
This Week In The News: SoCal Coronavirus Updates 03/30-04/03
Coronavirus California: Gov. Newsom Announces Reprieve on Sales Tax for Small Businesses Thursday, April 2 (ABC 7 News) – On Thursday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state will grant a one-year sales tax reprieve to small businesses. Also, small businesses won’t have to pay sales tax on loans up to $50,000. Other actions to […]
This Week In the News: SoCal Coronavirus Updates 03/23-03/06
Normal Routines, Filling the Emotional Tank and Staying Socially Connected Key to Mental Health During Coronavirus Isolation Thursday, March 26 (CBS Los Angeles) – On Thursday, Mayo Clinic psychologist Dr. Craig Sawchuk offered advice on coping while maintaining social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak. In the wake of uncertainty, he said to maintain daily routines […]
Coronavirus Scams: Don’t Fall for the Tricks & Keep Your Money
The COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic has quickly become a global crisis. Yet, many are trying to exploit the situation and take advantage of unsuspecting people. For the past 24 years, The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani has helped clients during traumatic times. While we’re navigating uncharted territory, we’re here to help our SoCal family, including the elderly and our more at-risk […]
BREAKING NEWS: Two Lakers Have Now Tested Positive for Coronavirus
This hits so close to home, and our thoughts and prayers are with them, their families, and quite frankly all of humanity as we band together in what is now our new reality…we will get through this, so let’s be there for one another while we do.
This Week In The News: 03/16-03/20
Coronavirus: US Navy Deploying Hospital Ships, Newsom Requests 1 at Port of LA Thursday, March 19 (CBS Los Angeles) – In a Wednesday morning briefing, President Donald Trump ordered two Navy hospital ships to be deployed to help with the coronavirus pandemic. The USNS Comfort, based in Virginia, will be sent to New York City, […]
Discovery Rule Statute of Limitations in California
Statutes of limitations apply to almost every type of lawsuit. Integral to the legal system, they restrict the amount of time a plaintiff has to sue another party. Most lawsuits must be filed within a certain amount of time from when the injury or damage occurred. Invoking the discovery rule allows one to file a […]