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Category	Article
Criminal Law	Vets May be Able to Avoid Jail Time This article discusses a relatively little known law, California Penal Code Section 1170.9.
Vehicle Code, Pedestrian Law	Jaywalking - California This report details jaywalking law in California.
Tort, Auto Accidents, Negligence	Negligent Arm and Hand Signaling Law - California This article discusses whether a person may be held liable for negligently gesturing to the other car driver to proceed when it was not safe to do so.
Art Law	Artists' Resale Royalty Rights This article discusses little known legal obligations to artists upon resale of art.
Rules of the Road	New 2008 Cell Phone Driving Laws - California This report describes the new cell phone driving restrictions and exceptions taking effect on July 1, 2008 in California.
Tort , Contract, Civil Cases	Common Legal Mistake - Time Traps This article discusses various easily avoidable time traps that can result in devastating consequences to a legal claim or defense. Time traps discussed include statute of limitations, investigation delays, and untimely responses by defendants to lawsuits.
Tort , Jury, Personal Injury	A Verdict That's Hard to Swallow This ezine demonstrates that juries can (and frequently do) award defense verdict* to seriously injuried persons, but such cases rarely cause a media frenzy if they are reported at all. Note: This is not a California case but a New York case.
Tort , Jury, Personal Injury	The McTruth About the Infamous McDonald's Coffee Burn Case This report reminds us that because the media and press distort many legal cases, one needs to be careful before reaching any final conclusions about the jury, the case, or the legal system. Note: This is not a California case.
Homeowner Legal Protection	Tree Law This article discusses the risks of and strategies related cutting branches and/or roots of a neighbor's tree that encroaches on your property.
Business	Collection Matters This article discusses collection options when informal collections have been unsuccessful or stagnant.
Homeowner Legal Protection	Legal Trap for Homeowners Hiring Workers This article explains the importance of verifying that workers at your home are licensed contractors.
Rules of the Road	2007 - New Road Rules - California This piece describes some of the new rules of the road in California in 2007. Especially perplexing is the tow truck law.
Privacy Law	May I Tape Record a Harassing Telephone Call? This article explains when a California telephone caller has the right to tape record a telephone conversation and whether or not it can be done secretly or surreptitiously.
Auto Collisions	Traffic Accident Checklist Print this checklist and keep one in the glove compartment of each of your vehicles. That way, under the stress of an automobile accident, when you are probably not thinking as clearly as normal, you'll have a guideline or list of steps to take and a form to write information on.
Consumer Protection	Protect Your Good Name Identity Theft Protection
Business	One Easy, Free Way to Collect Bad Checks
Insurance Personal Injury	Uninsured Motorist Coverage - Don't be penny wise and pound foolish. This ezine explains the wisdom of having substantial uninsured motorist coverage protection on your automobile insurance policy. The good news is that such coverage is relatively inexpensive to purchase.