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  • 2023
    • August
      • Do I Have to Call the Police after a Car Accident?
      • How Do I Prove Negligence in a Personal Injury Case?
      • What Should I Do After a Car Accident?
    • July
      • What Should You Do After a Motorcycle Accident?
      • Do You Have to Wear a Motorcycle Helmet in California?
  • 2022
    • April
      • When a Gift May Not Be a Gift
      • How to Protect Yourself from Claims of Self-Dealing When Serving as a Trustee
      • Myths and Frequently Asked Questions: Planning for Families with a Stay-at-Home Parent
      • Why Small Business Owners Need an Estate Plan
      • Estate Planning Considerations for Couples with an Age Gap
    • March
      • What Are the Meal and Rest Break Requirements for California Employees?
    • February
      • Understanding California’s Minimum Wage Laws for 2022
  • 2021
    • November
      • Should a Lawyer Review My Business Purchase Agreement?
    • September
      • Do You Know How to Find a Good Business Lawyer?
      • What Are Common Wage and Hour Laws in California?
      • The Crucial Legal Documents You Will Need for Your Child Who Is Now a Young Adult
    • July
      • How Can a Business Transaction Attorney Help My Business?
      • Determining Fault After a Rear-End Collision in Modesto
      • George S. Arata and Amanda J. Heitlinger Named to the 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers List
    • June
      • When Do You Need a Business Litigation Attorney?
      • Wills, Trusts and Dying Intestate: How They Differ
      • 10 Different Types of Trusts: A Quick Look
    • May
      • Revocable Trust vs. Irrevocable Trust: Which Is Best for You?
      • Trusts vs. Wills: A Quick & Simple Reference Guide
      • Estate Planning: 3 Reasons Why We Run the Other Way
    • March
      • Swingle, Van Egmond & Heitlinger Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
  • 2020
    • December
      • What Are Common Causes of Car Accidents in Modesto?
    • October
      • 3 Safety Tips for Drivers in California
    • September
      • George Arata and Amanda Heitlinger Recognized as Super Lawyers
    • July
      • How to Get a Car Accident Report in Stanislaus County
    • June
      • What Is the Car Accident Statute of Limitations in California?
    • May
      • Who is Responsible When a Cyclist Hits a Pedestrian?
    • April
      • Should I Get an Attorney After a Car Accident?
    • March
      • Common Dangers to Avoid as a Motorcyclist in California
    • February
      • Do I Need An Employment Law Attorney?
    • January
      • What You Need to Know About California’s Assembly Bill 5 (AB5)
  • 2019
    • December
      • How to Avoid Car Accidents This Holiday Season
    • November
      • Workplace Discrimination: Are You A Victim?
    • October
      • Which Traffic Violations Cause the Most Car Accident Fatalities?
    • September
      • Forming a Business Partnership: Do I need a lawyer?
    • March
      • Deadline Extension for the Swingle, Van Egmond & Heitlinger Scholarship
    • January
      • 2019 Employment Law Updates
  • 2018
    • November
      • 6 New California Employment Laws That Have Women in Mind
    • October
      • New Bill Proposals Would Give More Privacy to Moms in the Workplace
    • September
      • California Legislature Proposes Bills That Could Change Employment Contracts Regarding Sexual Misconduct
    • August
      • What Can Be Deducted from My Paycheck?
    • July
      • Essential Tenant Rights You Should Know When Leasing Property
    • June
      • What You Need to Know About Insurance Law
      • Five Warning Signs of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
    • May
      • California’s Ban the Box Measure Goes into Effect
    • April
      • April 2018 Employment Law Seminar: Major Changes in California Law
    • March
      • California’s New Cannabis Laws for 2018
    • February
      • Transgender Rights in the California Workplace
      • What Are Your Rights and Obligations as an Employer with Regard to the Immigration Worker Protection Act?
    • January
      • Increase in Traffic Accidents as Californians Flee Wildfires
  • 2017
    • November
      • Pregnancy Discrimination: Can I Be Fired for Having a Baby?
    • April
      • April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
    • February
      • Surprising Seasonal Car Accident Statistics
  • 2016
    • December
      • Are California Employers Ready For The Increase In Minimum Wage?
    • November
      • Changes In Equal Pay Law For California Employers
      • Can Employers Drug Test For Marijuana In California Now That Prop 64 Passed?
    • August
      • Does Your Company Have The Proper Insurance Coverage?
    • June
      • Plowing Activity by Duarte Nursery Violated The Clean Water Act According To U.S. District Court In California
    • January
      • Wishmakers Ball January 30, 2016
  • 2015
    • September
      • Why Insurance Companies Need to Be Clear on Policy Exclusions
    • August
      • Virginia Appeals Court Strikes Down Claim Against Insurance Company
    • June
      • Premises Liability Defense Saved Target From Paying Damages
    • May
      • Commercial-Liability Defense Saves Walmart from Paying Damages
    • April
      • Statute of Limitations and Other Construction Litigation Defenses
    • February
      • What a Business Can Do Upon a Breach of Contract
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