Is it illegal to brandish an imitation firearm? California Penal Code 417.4 PCWatch this video on YouTube Penal Code § 417.4 PC makes it a crime to draw or brandish an imitation firearm in a threatening manner, such that it places others in fear. A conviction is a misdemeanor punishable by a minimum of 30 days …
Are BB guns legal in California?Watch this video on YouTube In California, it is generally lawful to own a BB gun (BBG) and to transport it by car. However, it is unlawful for a person under the age of 18 to own a BBG without parental permission. Even though BBGs are considered “imitation firearms,” you …
"Involuntary Manslaughter" Penal Code 192(b) PC Explained by a Former LA District AttorneyWatch this video on YouTube California Penal Code 192(b) PC makes it a felony crime to commit involuntary manslaughter. This occurs by unlawfully causing the death of another person by acting with criminal negligence.1 Also called negligent homicide, involuntary manslaughter carries two, three, or …
Selling Guns Without a License — Is It Illegal in California? Top Gun Rights Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube California Penal Code § 26500 PC states that “no person shall sell, lease, or transfer firearms unless the person has been issued a license.” Doing so is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months …
"Express Malice" in California Murder Cases – "What Does it Mean?" Top Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube Express malice is a form of malice aforethought and a mental state that makes a killer liable for the crime of murder in California. A killer acts with express malice if they harbor a specific intent to …
Fired for FEHA Retaliation? Fair Employment and Housing Act in CaliforniaWatch this video on YouTube Wrongful termination in violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (the “FEHA”) occurs when an employer fires or otherwise retaliates against an employee who: Opposes workplace harassment, employment discrimination, or an employer’s failure to grant required pregnancy/family leave; Files a complaint …
Playlist: Negligent HomicideWatch this playlist on YouTube The California crime of negligent homicide is killing a human being through an act of criminal negligence. You are criminally negligent when you ignore a known or obvious risk or disregard the life and safety of others. Under California law, negligent homicide cases are charged as involuntary manslaughter …
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) lawsuits are claims for compensation by children diagnosed with fatty liver disease and/or type 2 diabetes after regularly consuming UPFs. We allege that the food manufacturers knowingly designed these foods to be addictive and marketed them to children. Shouse Law Group represents UPF victims throughout the United States. Our lawyers are demanding that …
Depo-Provera lawsuits are claims for compensation by patients diagnosed with meningioma after taking the hormonal birth control injection. We allege that the manufacturer, Pfizer, failed to warn doctors and patients that the drug could cause brain tumors. Shouse Law Group represents Depo-Provera victims throughout the United States. Our lawyers are demanding that the company compensate our …
A Southern Baptist Convention sexual abuse lawsuit is a claim against the SBC for covering up allegations of sexual misconduct by pastors. Shouse Law Group is suing the SBC for failing to report alleged sexual predators, thereby allowing innocent victims to endure sex abuse for years. To qualify for an SBC sexual abuse lawsuit, the …
A PFAS lawsuit is a legal claim against corporations like DuPont or 3M for contaminating drinking water with potential carcinogens and causing cancer in innocent victims. To be eligible for our PFAS lawsuits, you must meet both of the following conditions: You had at least six months of exposure to PFAS-contaminated water sources in either: …
GLP-1 RA lawsuits are claims for compensation by patients diagnosed with gastroparesis (stomach paralysis or “frozen stomach”) after taking the semaglutides Ozempic, Wegovy, or Rybelsus. We allege that the manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, failed to warn doctors and patients that the semaglutides can cause gastroparesis. Shouse Law Group represents GLP-1 RA victims throughout the United States. …
A Camp Lejeune lawsuit is a claim against the U.S. government for causing cancer and other sicknesses in people exposed to contaminated drinking water at the North Carolina Marine base and training facility. To qualify for a lawsuit, you must have had 30 days or more of residence, work, or exposure to Camp Lejeune water …
Parents are suing social media companies like Meta (owner of Facebook and Instagram) for knowingly causing their children to become addicted to harmful online content. Here are five key things to know about the current social media addiction lawsuits: Social media companies design their algorithms to maximize engagement at the expense of users’ mental health. …
Talcum powder lawsuits are mass tort claims by women who have developed lung, endometrial, or ovarian cancer after regularly using talcum powder, also known as baby powder. These lawsuits claim that Johnson & Johnson, the maker of the baby powder they used, knew of the risks of developing cancer, but failed to warn anyone. Over …
The California Equal Pay Act (CEPA) prohibits employers from paying unequal wages to employees of a different sex, race, or ethnicity if they do substantially similar work. The only lawful pay gaps are those that are based on non-discriminatory reasons, such as: education; training; experience; a merit system; quality of production; and a seniority system. …
California’s Paid Family Leave insurance program (PFL) provides you 70-90% of your wages while you take off up to eight weeks of work in order to: care for a seriously ill family member; bond with a new child; or participate in a qualifying event due to a family member’s military deployment. California’s Paid Family Leave …
If you have a salaried white-collar job in California, you may fall under the “professional exemption.” This means you are exempt from certain wage and hour protections, such as: minimum wage, overtime pay, and rest and meal breaks. If your employer is misclassifying you as an exempt professional when you are really non-exempt, you are …
How Do I Request My Employment Records in California?Watch this video on YouTube An employment records request refers to your right under California Labor Code 1198.5 to ask your past or present employer for your personnel records. This includes your: applications for employment, payroll records, and performance evaluations. You can request your payroll records orally, …
Under California Labor Code § 1198.5 LC, you have the right to request a copy of your personnel records from your employer, and the company must provide it within 30 days. Your request should be in writing, except for payroll records, which can be requested verbally. Legal Analysis California Labor Code 1198.5 LC outlines the …
California Labor Code § 1197 LC makes it illegal for companies to pay their workers less than the minimum wage. In 2026, California’s minimum wage is $16.90 an hour. However, this is considered a statewide floor. If a city or country has a higher minimum wage, then employers must follow the local regulation. The full …
If you are injured on the job in California and you need to travel to a doctor’s office, therapy office, a pharmacy to pick up medication, or to a law office to attend a deposition, the insurance carrier has to reimburse you for your mileage. The medical mileage rate for 2026 is 72.5 cents per …
Temporary disability is a workers’ compensation benefit that acts as a substitute for lost wages, replacing what the employee would have earned if the occupational injury had not occurred. These benefits are only paid if the insurance company agrees that the injury is work-related. If the injury is found to have occurred outside the scope …
Crime victims leave in California is time off from work granted to you if you or a family member is the victim of a crime. The purpose of this time off is to attend a judicial proceeding related to your case or any other proceeding where your rights are at issue, such as a sentencing …
California state and federal employment laws require employers to pay employees not less than minimum wage and pay overtime for work over a certain number of hours. Under federal law, employers who fail to properly compensate employees are liable to employees for double damages.1 Below, our California labor and employment law attorneys discuss the following …