The Pitchess Motion: Obtaining Law Enforcement Personnel Records – Emily Pincin Authors Daily Journal Article
Pursuant to the California Penal Code and Evidence Code, a peace officer’s personnel records are conditionally privileged from discovery. To obtain an officer’s personnel records, law enforcement department complaint investigations or disciplinary action taken against a peace officer, the party seeking disclosure…
Fatal Traffic Accidents Are Rising in Los Angeles
There are numerous highways and roads all across Los Angeles. The city has a national reputation for congestion; being stuck in traffic makes the commute to work unbearable. But now the city’s traffic may have a new reputation for being deadly. Despite…
Jay Leno Suffers Severe Burns in Garage Fire Accident
Hollywood was buzzing the week before the Thanksgiving holiday when famed talk show host and car collector Jay Leno was seriously hurt by a gasoline fire in his Burbank garage. According to reports, authorities responded to an emergency call to Leno’s address…
The Severity of Limb Loss After a Tragic Accident
Limb loss is a catastrophic injury that causes complications that may be just as serious as traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. Limb loss is a tricky injury because it is like a double edged sword. If a severely injured limb…
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Named as a Tier 1 Law Firm on the 2023 “Best Law Firms” List by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP has garnered recognition as a Tier 1 law firm in the 2023 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. This marks the tenth consecutive year the firm has been named to the list. McNicholas…
Teslas and Motorcycles Make for a Bad Combination
Growing up, cartoons and television shows depicted flying cars in the future. While we have not yet reached that level of innovation, we see more and more advances made toward autonomous vehicles. Tesla is leading the charge, but being first comes with…
Benchmark Litigation 2023 Guide Honors McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP and Three Partners
For the fifth consecutive year, Benchmark Litigation recognized McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP in its 2023 guide for the firm’s work in Plaintiff and Labor & Employment litigation. In addition, Partners John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were individually ranked as Litigation Stars for their representation of clients…
McNicholas & McNicholas Welcomes Jason L. Oliver as Of Counsel
McNicholas & McNicholas adds Jason L. Oliver as Of Counsel to its growing employment law team. With more than 25 years of experience, Oliver represents employees in sexual harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination and retaliation cases, as well as handles a range of…
What Are Full Thickness Burns?
There is no more painful feeling than a burn injury. Even getting burned at the fingertips can be unbearable. If the pain of being burned at your fingertips is excruciating, what would it feel like if your entire body suffered serious burns?…
Spinal Cord Compression Can Lead to Paralysis
When you experience a significant blow to your spinal cord you may have experienced a spinal cord injury, or SCI. The trauma that your spinal cord has endured can cause you to lose crucial functions of your body. For you to experience…