California AB 250: Complete Guide to the Sexual Assault Statute of Limitations Extension (2026-2027)
Quick Answer: What is California AB 250? California Assembly Bill 250 (AB 250) is a new law that extends the statute of limitations for adult sexual assault survivors. Effective January 1, 2026, AB 250 creates a two-year revival window (through December 31, 2027) allowing survivors to file civil lawsuits that were previously time-barred. The law […]
New California Laws for 2024: Speed Cameras, Lowriders, Electric Bicycles
With the start of 2024, new California laws are in place which may affect motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. In the sections below, we will provide details on recent California legislation which went into effect as of January 1. New California Laws for 2024 Explained Every year, California passes a number of new laws – many […]
California Assembly Bill 1594 Allows for Civil Lawsuits Against Gun Makers
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law Tuesday which effectively clears a path for state residents affected by gun violence to sue firearm manufacturers and sellers for damages in civil court. Governor Newsom Signs Bill Allowing Gun Violence Victims to Sue Firearm Manufacturers What is California AB 1594 and How Will it Impact Gun […]
California Crime Statistics for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2022
Since 1981, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) has challenged the nation to confront and remove barriers to achieving justice for all victims of crime, according to a U.S. Government website. The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) announced that the 2022 NCVRW theme is: Rights, Access, Equity, for All VictimsAccording to the OVC, this year’s theme […]
What is Considered Aggressive Driving?
When we think of aggressive driving, examples of road rage or driver-on-driver violence might typically come to mind. But aggressive driving can actually involve a number of unsafe behaviors on the part of motorists. What is Considered Aggressive Driving? Common Examples of Aggressive Driving How Common is Aggressive Driving? Does California Have an Aggressive Driving Law? Can I Recover […]
Worst Traffic in America Ranking No Longer Held by Los Angeles, According to New Study
For nearly 40 years, Los Angeles has held the dubious distinction of having the worst traffic in the country. A variety of studies throughout the past four decades have consistently confirmed that Los Angeles’ traffic congestion is unlike anything else in the nation. In 2017, a study by INRIX, a company specializing in car services and transportation analytics, identified […]
Californians Provided Additional COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Protections
A new bill signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom relaxes the burden of proof required to receive workers’ compensation benefits for select essential employees who contract COVID-19 on the job. Senate Bill 1159 (SB 1159) allows for police, firefighters, and other essential employees who contract COVID-19 while working to be covered under the state’s workers’ compensation program. SB […]
How DLG is Helping Boy Scout Abuse Survivors Secure Justice
At DLG, we have been dedicated to helping survivors of childhood sexual abuse secure the justice they deserve for over 20 years. In that time we’ve successfully taken on some of the nation’s largest institutions that have engaged in horrific abuse of children, often at a systemic level, including decades widespread cover-ups. Currently we are involved in multiple […]
How Does Workers’ Compensation Pay For Lost Wages in California?
Many workers have suffered dual effects from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic in the form of physical ailments related to the virus and subsequent financial hardship from loss of work. As the number of COVID-19 cases has grown in California, Dordulian Law Group has received many inquiries regarding what is specifically covered under workers’ compensation insurance, and whether […]
California’s Good Samaritan Law
Imagine you come upon a car accident. One of the cars is burning, and the driver is sitting unconscious in his seat. Fearing for his life, you rush over to the vehicle, open the door, undo the seatbelt, and drag him a safe distance away. Although you do your best to be careful, during the rescue […]