UPS Teamster Legal Benefits 101
With years of experience working with Teamsters, our firm has acquired a wealth of knowledge and tips that many UPS employees find helpful. Teamsters are often surprised to learn how many services their legal benefits actually cover. From Real Estate, to Administrative, to Financial, to Domestic, to Traffic/Criminal, and Civil Law, Teamsters have a variety
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Can the Police Use Drones for Surveillance?
As technology rapidly advances, laws on its official use struggle to keep up. Recently, new questions of legality have been raised concerning the police use of camera-equipped drones. Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. are exploring the use of drones for surveillance purposes, including search-and-rescue efforts, monitoring traffic accidents, and more. As government use of aerial
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Legal Tips Every UPS Teamster Should Know
With years of experience working with Teamsters, our firm has acquired a wealth of knowledge and tips that many UPS employees find helpful. Here are a few tips all Teamsters should know: You Can Predesignate Your Own Doctor for Work Injuries: When you are injured on the job, you will most likely be instructed to see
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UPS Teamster Fights False Domestic Violence Charges
San Jacinto, CA – The District Attorney opted not to file charges today against a San Jacinto man whose wife claimed false allegations of domestic violence. Sandberg, 38, had been married to his wife for 13 years when he learned of his wife’s extramarital affairs. While having a discussion with his wife about her affairs,
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Pitbull Tears Lip Off Huntington Beach Man
Huntington Beach, CA – John Doe, 46, was enjoying drinks in his friend’s living room last February when he was viciously attacked by the family’s pit bull. The owner of the pitbull, M. Harry, had stepped into the garage to grab more refreshments for his company. While he was outside, his dog, Blue, became aggressive
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DUI Charge Reduced to Wet Reckless
Los Angeles, CA — On the evening of May 25, 2015, A. Cruces, 24, was driving home to Pomona when he decided to stop for some dinner with his friend. Cruces pulled into an El Polo Loco parking lot around 8:00pm. He walked into the restaurant, leaving his friend, J. Ramirez, in the car. While
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Scuba Diving Mother’s Death Prompts Coast Guard to Enforce Passenger Accountability
The following is the text of a news release from the U.S. Coast Guard: (WASHINGTON) — The Coast Guard would like to remind small passenger vessel operators of the critical requirement to ensure crewmembers performing safety-sensitive duties are properly enrolled in a drug and alcohol testing program and also of the importance of maintaining accurate
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Mother Abandoned at Sea During a Catalina Island Scuba Diving Tour
Santa Catalina Island, Calif.— A memorial was held this weekend for Laurel Silver-Valker, a master scuba diver and mother of two who was abandoned at sea while diving for lobsters. Laurel Silver-Valker, 45, of Tustin, was last seen on Dec. 29, 2015, after plunging into the ocean off the coast of Catalina island. Silver-Valker was a
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Over $10,000 Recovered for Orange County Couple Whose Taxes Were Negligently Filed
Orange County, CA – Jorgensen and Salberg, LLP recovers over $10,000 for Orange County couple whose taxes were negligently filed. An Orange County couple found themselves paying $10,000 in tax penalties and late fees after their tax agents negligently prepared and filed their taxes. The couple hired a tax preparer and a tax agent to prepare
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Homeless Man Struck by Car Wins $1.25 Million Dollar Settlement
A 59-year-old plumber was driving in downtown Los Angeles, CA when he struck our client, a homeless man, with his car while the homeless man was lawfully in a crosswalk. The homeless man suffered a extensive soft tissue injuries as well as a fractured ankle and internal injuries. He was transported to the local hospital
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