The “New Normal” for Restaurants During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Legal Responsibility of Restaurants to Protect Workers and Patrons

Arguably, no industry has been harder hit by the COVID-19 pandemic than has restaurants across the country. Some restaurants were able to remain partially operational by maintaining pickup and delivery services. Some were not. There will be some establishments that will never see their doors open again. A majority of eateries will at least be…

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Best Practices for Reducing the Spread of COVID-19 in Senior Living Apartments and Nursing Homes

COVID-19 has created difficult situations for those in senior living apartments and nursing homes. As the requirements change, it’s important to know what to do to keep everyone safe, including the residents of the senior living apartments/nursing homes as well as the staff.  COVID-19 affects people of all ages and genders, but seniors (age 65…

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Domestic Violence Restraining Order Requests: Understanding the Process for Obtaining a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in California

One of the most important resources available to a person – usually a woman – who is the victim of domestic violence in California is a restraining order. Because of the prevalence of domestic violence, it behooves us all to have an understanding of the process for obtaining a domestic violence restraining order in California. …

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Suicide Postvention in a High School Setting

An understandably considerable amount of attention is paid to suicide prevention among young people, including high school age students. The vital necessity for ambitious, comprehensive suicide programs directed towards high school students cannot be overstated. With that important reality recognized, attention also needs to be paid to suicide postvention in a high school setting. Specifically,…

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California Establishes COVID-19 Testing Task Force: Testing Sites Located Across State

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the creation of a special COVID-19 Testing Task Force. Infectious disease specialists in California and around the world have made it abundantly clear that widespread testing is fundamental to safely “reopen” communities and lessen at least some restrictions previously put in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mission…

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