Addressing the Aftermath of an Unattended Death in a Multifamily Apartment Building: The Rights of Neighboring Tenants

One of the most challenging situations involving biohazardous contamination is the aftermath of what technically is known as an unattended death. In basic terms, an unattended death involves a situation in which a person dies alone for one reason or another. The deceased individual’s remains aren’t found for a period of time that may equate…

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COVID-19 Pandemic and the Summer Months: Stay Safe and Healthy Amidst Loosening of Restrictions and More Time Outdoors

Although Southern California has pleasant weather during much of the wintertime months, as summer draws near, the desire to spend more time out of doors with family and friends will increase. The warmer months of summer are arriving at the same time that state and local governmental agencies contemplate loosening some of the restrictions placed…

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Your Finances and Your Real Estate During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Los Angeles County Disaster Help Center Provides Free Foreclosure Prevention Service to Property Owners

A considerable amount of attention has been paid to how tenants are to be protected during the COVID-19 pandemic. The state established some limitations regarding what can and cannot be done in regard to evicting tenants from rental property for nonpayment of rent during the pandemic. In addition, some cities and counties in the state…

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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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Church Services During COVID-19

COVID-19 is a serious respiratory disease that spreads quickly. As the number of infected people continues to rise, churches throughout the Los Angeles area must change the way they do things in order to prevent exposure and reduce its spread.  As the current Health Office Order states, all non-essential service businesses must stop in-person operations,…

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All About Masks: What Are The Differences Between N95, KN95, and Surgical Masks?

Ever since the emergence of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and the respiratory disease COVID-19, global healthcare leaders have capitulated back and forth regarding the use of face masks to prevent infection. Some countries – especially those who had prior experience with respiratory epidemics such as SARS and MERS – immediately encouraged the use of face…

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A Fundamental Element of Victim Rights: Ensuring a Voice

The National Organization for Victim Assistance is involved in a variety of professional and public outreach endeavors. These include ongoing webinars on topics of interest and importance to professionals involved in providing victim assistance, professionals employed in different elements of the criminal justice system, victims and their advocates, and members of the general public. One…

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Grim Discovery When Recent Homebuyer Discovers Long-Term Rodent Infestation in Residence

Few things are more exciting – thrilling – in life than buying and moving into a new home. On the other hand, few things in life are more disappointing – tragic, really – than discovering a serious or even dangerous flaw at the property after closing the deal and moving in. The story of Matthew…

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What a Business Needs Must Do to Protect Patrons, Workers, and Itself Against COVID-19 Contamination and Infection

Keeping ahead and having the best information about how COVID-19 spreads is vital. Just prior to May 2020, some reports began to circulate that a possibility exists that COVID-19 may have the capability to remain airborne both in a space lacking circulation and in a location with air handling systems. The bottom line for businesses…

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