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October 25 Schuyler Fatal Crash: A Nebraska Hit and Run Wrongful Death Claim
Schuyler Tragedy Highlights Nebraska Hit and Run Laws Key Takeaways: After the October 25 fatal hit and run in Schuyler, police identified the man who died and asked the public for help finding a white…
Can You Be Fired for Asking for a Reasonable Accommodation in California?
Fired Right After You Asked for Help at Work? Here Is What California Law Says Key Takeaways: In California, an employer generally cannot lawfully fire you for asking for a reasonable accommodation. FEHA bans retaliation…
Can Misconduct Found After Firing Defeat a California Discrimination Claim?
When an Employer Finds "Something New" After Firing You Key Takeaways: Misconduct an employer finds after firing you usually does not defeat a California discrimination claim. Under the after-acquired evidence doctrine as applied in Salas…
How an Accident on Your Carfax Report Lowers Your Car’s Resale Value in Nebraska
Why a Carfax Accident Record Can Cost You Money After a Nebraska Crash Key Takeaways: A Carfax accident record can lower your car’s resale value even after repairs are done, because buyers and dealers tend…
What Is the Stray Remarks Rule and Why Does California Reject It?
How California Treats Biased Comments in Discrimination Cases Key Takeaways: The stray remarks rule is a federal doctrine that lets courts give little or no weight to isolated discriminatory comments, especially comments from non-decisionmakers or…
Who Can File a Loss of Consortium Claim After a Car Accident in Madison, WI?
When a Crash Injury Changes Your Whole Family Key Takeaways: In Wisconsin, the spouse of a person seriously hurt in a car accident can generally file a loss of consortium claim, provided the couple was…
SB 947 No Robo Bosses Act Bars AI-Only Firing Decisions in California
Robo Firings, Human Harm, and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress CACI Claims in California Key Takeaways: SB 947, the No Robo Bosses Act of 2026, bars California employers from relying only on automated decision systems…
What Counts as Reasonable Suspicion of Child Abuse in Wisconsin?
Understanding the Legal Threshold for Reporting Suspected Child Abuse Key Takeaways: In Wisconsin, reasonable suspicion of child abuse generally means having "reasonable cause to suspect" under Wis. Stat. § 48.981(2) that a child has been…
What Is the McDonnell Douglas Test in a California Discrimination Case?
How California Courts Sort Out Proof in Discrimination Cases Key Takeaways: The McDonnell Douglas test is a three-step, burden-shifting framework that California courts generally use to decide FEHA discrimination claims when there is no direct…
Can You Still Recover Damages If You Were 49% at Fault in a Nebraska Crash?
How Nebraska’s 50% Bar Rule Treats Drivers Who Share the Blame Key Takeaways: In many cases, you may still be able to recover damages in Nebraska if you were found 49% at fault for a…