Miscellaneous

• Wire Tapping Right to Privacy Law

  Helen Zukin | September 07, 2006 11:04 AM | 0 CommentsLos Angeles, CA

  Californians have a right to privacy. Two party consent is required before phone calls or other communications can be recorded or monitored. Failure to obtain consent will result in civile damages of either $5,000 per occurrence or three times actual damages which ever is greater.Over the years we have handled several cases involving private individuals and companies engaged in recording...

• progestin hormone replacement blamed for hearing loss

  Paul Kiesel | September 05, 2006 4:58 PM | 0 CommentsLos Angeles, CA

  In a study of 124 women taking progestin, the National Academy of Science found evidence of hearing loss in women compared to those women who either took no hormone replacement therapy or were taking estrogen only. The study conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center concluded women should be tested for hearing problems to rule out any possible affects...

• Child Drowns in Swimming Pool

  Elaine Mandel | September 05, 2006 4:30 PM | 0 CommentsLos Angeles, CA

  News of a child drowning in a backyard swimming pool highlights the need for safety. As summer winds down, many people are having those last backyard picnics and pool parties. Tragedy struck in Orange County this weekend when a five year old drowned in a backyard pool. Children can drown within a few minutes, so it's always important to keep a close watch on kids in pools.Many cities have...

• Sex, Money, and Religion: A Conversation Long Overdue

  Cheryl Buchanan | September 03, 2006 2:00 PM | 0 CommentsLos Angeles, CA

  As we gather for the final holiday of summer, and talk with friends and family, I am reminded that sex, religion, and money are still the taboos of polite social conversation. In the Roman Catholic community, however, we are no longer afforded the luxury of what subjects we want to ignore. In fact, it is the silence itself that has enabled the abuse to continue. As a result, media...

• Woman Accuses Police Of Breaking Leg

  Staff Writer | September 03, 2006 1:42 PM | 0 CommentsSacramento, CA

  I ran across the story of an Alabama woman who claims she suffered a broken leg when she was arrested by police officers in her hometown of Hartselle. Like me, you probably are picturing a strong, younger woman who got a little rough while resisting arrest. However, the woman in question is a 64 year old grandmother. She has filed a complaint against the officer she says broke her leg in two...

• Bill Aims to Curb Dangers of Driving Under the Influence of Cell Phones

  Michael Eyerly | September 01, 2006 10:56 AM | 0 CommentsLos Angeles, CA

  Bill banning use of cell phones by California drivers is sent to Governor Schwarzenegger. Drivers distracted by their cell phones cause thousands of accidents and injuries each year.Having received final legislative approval, Senate Bill 1613 was sent to Governor Schwarzenegger yesterday. SB 1613, if passed into law, would ban drivers from taking on cell phones unless they use a hands-free...

• Claude Wyle, Attorney at Law

  Staff Writer | September 01, 2006 9:52 AM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  Claude Armand Wyle is a partner in the law firm of Choulos, Choulos, and Wyle LLP. with offices in San Francisco, California. He is an experienced and dedicated civil trial lawyer who specializes in automobile, bicycle, and motorcycle crash cases, dangerous roadway cases, product liability, dangerous premises cases, vicious animal cases, toxic tort, police misconduct and shootings, and drug...

• Choulos, Choulos, & Wyle

  Staff Writer | September 01, 2006 7:47 AM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  Choulos, Choulos, & Wyle is your law firm for experienced motorcycle and auto accident attorneys. Our lawyers represent clients in many areas of law, including car collisions, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, and bicycle crashes. Our California auto accident attorneys have over one hundred years of experience representing clients in need of compensation for their injuries. We serve clients...

• Disclaimer

  Staff Writer | September 01, 2006 6:51 AM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  The information found on this website should not be construed as legal advice and is not a substitute for professional legal consultation. You should not base your legal decisions solely on the information found in this site and you are encouraged to seek the counsel of an attorney regarding your specific questions or situation. The information found herein may represent the opinions or...

• LA County Sheriff's Department Using Excessive Force

  Elaine Mandel | August 29, 2006 9:27 AM | 0 CommentsLos Angeles, CA

  A recent report on the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department shows that when cops use force in arresting suspects, over half the time, that victim has "visible and verifiable" injuries.There is a disturbing trend in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department regarding how much force their officers use when arresting suspects. A recent report on the Sheriff's Department shows that when police...