Our family at the Law Offices of Bradford & Barthel wants to wish each and every one of you happy holidays and happy new year. As the calendar year of 2023 comes to an end,…
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The calendar year of 2023 featured some important legal decisions on the topics of appellate procedure, Covid-19, employment, and LC 5710 fees. We at the Law Offices of Bradford & Barthel try to keep up…
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As we wrap up another calendar year, the Law Offices of Bradford & Barthel wanted to take a step back and revisit some of the best blogs of 2023. One of the firm’s underlying missions…
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Employers do not owe a duty of care to prevent the spread of “take-home Covid” among employees’ family members, the California Supreme Court concluded in a new published opinion on Thursday. The high court issued…
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In the age of remote hearings and electronic communications, it has become common for parties to informally communicate with each other via email. However, this ease of communication has led to significant pitfalls that can…
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One of the most frequently-asked questions when defendants wish to settle a case is whether the Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit (SJDB) voucher is owed. In many cases, the issue is straightforward and can be answered…
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One of the most effective tools at a defendant’s disposal is the ISO ClaimSearch, which can shed significant light on whether an applicant has preexisting dates of injury from workers’ compensation claims or personal injury…
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The 2nd District Court of Appeal has now completed oral arguments and is considering final briefing in the dispute over whether the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board’s “grant for study” process is constitutional or not. The…
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