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Who Can File a Consumer Class Action Lawsuit

Consumers who are cheated or misled by a business often face an uphill battle in getting compensation for their mistreatment. California and federal law prohibits companies from using deceptive and unsafe practices to exploit customers. However, individual consumers are often at a disadvantage...
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Employer Responsibilities in Preventing and Addressing Workplace Sexual Harassment

All employees deserve to earn a living free from offensive and unwelcome sexual behavior. In California, employers have a legal duty to protect their employees from harassment based on sex, before and after it happens. Employers who don’t invest time in sexual harassment...
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What Are Consumer Protection Laws?

If you’re researching consumer protection laws, you may have experienced a situation where you feel your rights as a consumer were violated. You may even wonder, What is the purpose of consumer protection laws? Understanding these laws is crucial to determining if you...
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What Constitutes Wrongful Termination in California?

Losing a job can be a devastating experience, especially if you believe your termination was unfair. Understanding what constitutes wrongful termination in California is crucial in determining whether your rights were violated and what steps you can take next. At Boucher LLP, we...
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How to File a Hostile Work Environment Claim in California

Working in a place where you feel respected and valued is essential. Unfortunately, many people spend a significant portion of their lives working in hostile and demeaning environments. If you are dealing with a hostile work environment in California, it’s important to know...
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How Do You Prove Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?

If you’ve experienced sexual harassment at work, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, this type of harassment still happens. But know that you have rights, and there are steps you can take to address and rectify the situation. However, many affected workers wonder how to...
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What to Expect When Filing a Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Sexual assault is a violation of basic human rights, and survivors deserve justice and support. If you are a survivor of sexual assault, you have the right to seek justice and hold accountable those responsible for the harm you’ve endured. This article is...
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Can a Hotel Be Held Responsible for Sexual Assault in California?

Finding oneself or a loved one in the aftermath of a sexual assault at a hotel is a deeply distressing and traumatic experience. Hotels should be places of safety and refuge, where guests can relax and unwind without fear of harm. However, when...
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California Statute of Limitations on Child Molestation and Abuse

Our attorneys focus on holding institutions responsible for allowing abuse to occur. We typically do not handle matters involving abuse by a personal acquaintance, family member, or other individual outside of an organization. There are few actions as despicable as the sexual abuse...
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Is a Daycare Liable for Injuries to a Child?

Entrusting a strange with the care of their child is undoubtedly difficult for most parents.  Accidents do happen and, understandably, a child may sustain occasional minor injuries, such as scraped knees or bruised elbows from tripping while running or falling from the monkey...
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