Image Is Critical And KFC Is Proving The Point

In the last few weeks KFC brought back the Colonel to help sell some chicken.  The reality is they nailed it visually because he looks the part.  So far so good.  The moment he opened his mouth we knew he was less than a good choice.  The voice is nothing

Continue Reading...

Is Someone You Know Guilty Of “Culpable Conduct”?

There was a CBS correspondent named Bob Simon who was killed in a car accident recently. The company and their driver who appears to have caused the accident are using “Culpable Conduct” as part of their defense. This is a common defense and understanding why has value for all of

Continue Reading...

A Warrior Named Alice

Our Office has worked with the Elk Grove Food Bank Services for several years and our Senior Partner Glenn Guenard is one of the Food Bank Executive Directors.  We were recently one of the sponsors of the annual “Run 4 The Hungry” and we were moved when we learned about

Continue Reading...

Construction Defects And The Law

The news has been filled with stories about construction defects that have lead to lives being lost and even lives that hang in the balance as a result of defects that should have been uncovered during the initial planning and building phase.  In fact, several of these have been close

Continue Reading...

Six People Die As A Result Of Water Damage?

Downtown Berkeley was the backdrop for yet another deadly balcony collapse.  This balcony collapse took the lives of 6 students and severely injured 7 others.  The investigation is currently focused on rotted wood as the cause.  Five of the dead were Irish Nationals and the sixth was a dual Irish-U.S.

Continue Reading...

Higher Level Of Responsibility For Professional Drivers

After careful review of evidence from the July 2010 Greyhound Bus Accident where 6 people died, Judge Donald Black has ordered a new trial.  The evidence that Judge Black reviewed showed that the driver of the Bus was speeding on Highway 99 without wearing his corrective lenses that were required

Continue Reading...

Was Your Condition Made Worse Due To An Accident?

Almost everyone has an opinion regarding what to do when you are injured and those opinions increase in both numbers and absurdity when you have a pre-existing condition like arthritis or even osteoporosis.  Opinions are one thing but what does the law say? The courts in California have ruled time

Continue Reading...

Keeping Summers Pool Parties Injury Free

With the warm breezes of Summer finally here we will all either attend or even host a Summer party where a swimming pool will be part of the equation.  With a little planning and minimal expense we can increase our level of enjoyment and actually have time to interact with

Continue Reading...