Q: The U.S. Supreme Court recently held that a trademark for a clothing brand, which sounded like an expletive — though spelled differently — cannot be denied on the grounds it is “immoral” or “scandalous,” because that violates free speech under … more

Q: The ongoing tragedies in which these rapid-fire guns are involved is so very difficult to put into perspective. Are those kinds of weapons banned here in California? -C.K., Fullerton A: California has prohibited assault-style weapons since 1989. Semi-automatic firearms, .50 … more

Q: Are robots subject to laws? -A.S., Hawthorne A: The well-known author Isaac Asimov created the fictional “Three Laws of Robotics.”    The first rule is that a robot may not injure a human being, the second that the robot must obey … more

Q: Is it true that if a choose to fight a ticket I will lose the right to ask for traffic school? — I.F., Long Beach A: California Rule of Court 4.104(c)(a) and (2) state that a person who receives a … more

Q: We went through a trial for a week (I am one of the clients), and are awaiting a decision. It was a court trial but still a genuine roller coaster. Our attorney held his head high, but I know at times … more

Q: The orthopedist has recommended surgery, but my health insurance just declined coverage, indicating there is not a sufficient basis for surgery at this time. I am in a lot of pain. How do I get them to make the right … more

Q:  After four years at work, I got a notice.  They said, “We regret that we are not continuing with the line you handle…” I have asked for severance. What are my rights? – S.J., Lakewood A: There is no law in California … more

Q:  I have heard there is a ballot measure this November that will repeal daylight saving time in California.  Can you fill me in on this? – A.S., Torrance A:   The California Legislature recently passed Assembly Bill 807, which was … more

Q:  A family member is in jail. From what I gather, we will be able to post bail and get him released, but never having had this to deal with, what are our choices? – D.M., Lakewood A:  First, is there any … more

Q:  Maybe we are getting paranoid in our old age, but this concern arises because we are taking our grand child to a football game.  Is the owner of the stadium obligated to make sure it’s safe so that we will … more