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Southern University Law Center Chancellor, Freddie Pitcher, Improvements to the Southern Law Center

When Judge Pitcher stepped into his new position as Chancellor, he found the Southern Law Center to be in a position of possibly not becoming re-accredited by the American Bar Association, which would be detrimental to the school.

Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Detailing the charge of a Felon in Possession of a Firearm including: definitions of a firearm, collateral consequences such as felony firearm charge, carrying a concealed weapon (CCW) charge, defenses, and restoring your gun rights.

What Should Be In Employee Handbooks?

What should be included in an employee handbook

ADA Case - Is Arriving at Work on Time An Essential Job Function?

Be careful how you apply tardiness policies or you may run afoul of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

What Is Estate Planning And Why Do I Need It?

Why you should do estate planning.

Supreme Court Reverses Warrantless Blood Draws in DUI Cases

Supreme Court Case of Missouri v. McNeely reaffirms warrant requirement in DUI blood draws.

Soft Tissue Injuries

Unlike accident claims in which the injuries are obvious and objectively verified, such as broken limbs, lacerations, amputations, internal injuries, or disfigurement, a soft tissue injury is essentially invisible.

Parents Should Lead by Example Regarding Texting While Driving

At least 1.6 million car accidents each year involve drivers using cell phones and texting according to the National Safety Council. We have all heard the warnings about the dangers of texting while driving. It has remained one of the hottest topics in terms of roadway safety.

Health and Safety Code 11364.1a – Paraphernalia for Possession

Under California Health and Safety Code Section 11364.1a, it is illegal for an individual to possess any device including a methamphetamine pipe, instrument, contrivance or paraphernalia for unlawfully smoking or injecting a controlled substance.

Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) Awards Back Pay To Former Employee of General Services Administration

In a recent decision by the MSPB, Paul Prouty, former Region 8 Commissioner of the General Services Administration (GSA)’s Public Buildings Services, was found to have been wrongfully terminated for his alleged involved in the Western Regions Conference Scandal and awarded nine months of back pay.

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