Strategies, Challenges, and Answers

Whistleblowers Need Attention Too

OSHA takes the safety, health and security of truck drivers seriously.  In fact, drivers and other motor carrier employees are protected from retaliation for reporting certain on‑the‑job commercial motor vehicle safety, health or security concerns.  … [Continue reading]

Motor Carrier Admits That Its Driver Was In The Course And Scope of Employment. Court Dismisses Allegations Of Negligent Entrustment / Training

In the case of Adele v. Dunn, 2013 WL 1314944, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 44602 (D.Nev. 2013), the U.S. District Court, District of Nevada faced the question of whether the claims of negligent training or negligent entrustment can survive where the motor … [Continue reading]

California Court Clarifies Confusion Post-Howell

Ever since the California Supreme Court decided Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions, Inc., 52 Cal 4th 541 (2013), California’s lower courts have been dealing with the billed vs. paid issue.  The opinion of Corenbaum v. Lampkin, 214 Cal.App.4th … [Continue reading]

Responding to an Outrageously High Tow Bill

Have you ever received a bill for tow charges that were just too darn high?  Here are some ways to reduce the risk of receiving such a bill and if received to address those charges. 1.)        Make Record Of The Tow Trucks That Respond To The … [Continue reading]

Answers To Questions Can Often Be Found On The Nevada Law Blogs

  People from around the country send questions to the Nevada Law Blogs for help on Nevada law questions that they encounter.  While the Nevada Law Blogs do not create attorney client relations with anyone and best practice is to hire and … [Continue reading]