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California’s AB-5: What is It and Why Should You Care?

August 12, 2022July 14, 2022 by Brenda A. Linder

AB 5 was introduced by California assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez and endorsed by Governor Gavin Newsom. It was approved by the California State Senate 29–11 on a party-line vote, by the Assembly 56–15, and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 18, 2019. It took effect January 1, 2020 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Assembly_Bill_5_(2019)#:~:text=AB%205%20was%20introduced%20by,took%20effect%20January%201%2C%202020.) The law codifies the so-called “ABC test”, … Read More

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Defamation and Social Media

June 29, 2022June 6, 2022 by Brenda A. Linder

Initially Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act 47 U.S.C. § 230, a Provision of the Communication Decency Act of 1996, was intended to protect platforms, reviewing apps and other publishers from being legally responsible to monitor each and every post of their users. Section 230 has also been determined to provide some protection to … Read More

Choosing an Attorney

June 29, 2022August 10, 2020 by Brenda A. Linder

A little research and planning can make a big difference. Choosing the right attorney for your particular needs should not generally be a hasty decision. When I am asked to refer a friend, family member, or an existing civil client to a family or criminal law attorney, I take several aspects into consideration. I always … Read More