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 […]
This Week In The News: 03/09-03/13
Coronavirus in LA: Mayor Garcetti Bans Non-City Employees From City Hall, Large Gatherings Banned Thursday, March 12 (CBSLA) – Los Angeles Mayor Eric Carcetti announced the closure of City Hall for all non-city employees amid concerns of the coronavirus. The city of Los Angeles will also cancel or postpone all city gatherings of 50 or […]
Why You Should Hire a Worker’s Comp Lawyer
Not all workplace injuries are the same. When it’s needed, the workers’ compensation system provides an administrative process that makes it easy for an injured worker to file a claim. But minor injuries don’t usually require a workers’ compensation claim to be filed. You probably won’t need a lawyer for injuries that are undoubtedly work related, don’t require medical […]
This Week In The News: 03/02-03/06
Caught on Video: Car Trying to Cross South LA Tracks Hit by Metro Blue Line Train Thursday, March 5 (CBSLA) – Video has surfaced of a vehicle attempting to cross the train tracks ahead of an oncoming Metro Blue Line train on Sunday morning. This is a reminder to inpatient drivers that you’re better off […]
This Week In The News: 02/24-02/28
Dow Plunges Another 1,200 Points on Coronavirus Fears Thursday, February 27 (CBS News) – The stock market is allergic to uncertainty, and nothing breeds uncertainty than a potential global pandemic. Stocks plummeted more than a 1,000 points for the second time this week following more reported cases of the coronavirus. The pervasive virus has now […]