Ignition-Interlock Devices Approved for Trial
By Andy Gillin Oct 12, 2009
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed two bills Sunday that will require or encourage convicted drunk drivers to install ignition-interlock devices in their vehicles. The devices allow a car to be... Read More
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There’s an App for That
By Andy Gillin Sep 28, 2009
I don’t have an iPhone, but if I did, I’m not sure if  I’d be too crazy about all the applications available for them (applications are “apps,” for short).... Read More
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Election or Appointment of Judges?
By Andy Gillin Sep 24, 2009
Being a Wisconsin native, I’ve been following the case surrounding State Supreme Court Justice Michale Gableman for the past several months. Of course, it wasn’t a case, exactly, when... Read More
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Legal Ethics and the Internet
By Andy Gillin Sep 14, 2009
There’s been some uproar on the internet this weekend after the New York Times published an article about what legal professionals can and can’t say on the internet. The story... Read More
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Fosamax Update
By Andy Gillin Sep 10, 2009
You might remember me writing about the case against Merck because of the horrendous side effects of their drug, Fosamax. If you’ll remember, the first “test” case to go... Read More
Alameda County Might Get its First Female DA
By Andy Gillin Sep 9, 2009
Tom Orloff, Alameda County’s current District Attorney has decided to retire after serving fifteen years as DA. He’s looking forward to spending more time with his family. But who,... Read More
ABA’s Legal Rebels are Just What We Need
By Andy Gillin Sep 8, 2009
A couple weeks ago, the ABA launched its new website, Legal Rebels. The idea behind the site was to encourage people, especially those practicing law, to realize that the... Read More
Some Refreshing Legal Humor
By Andy Gillin Aug 28, 2009
Things have been all together too serious on this blog for a while. There’s been way too many reports of texting while driving, accidents, and other generally serious topics.... Read More
BART Finally Settles Contract
By Andy Gillin Aug 26, 2009
I’ve been bringing you news of the possibility of a BART strike for a while now, and am now bringing you what is (hopefully) the final update– it looks... Read More
MUNI Safety Hearing Today
By Andy Gillin Aug 10, 2009
After two serious MUNI accidents in the last month, the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee will hold a hearing examining MUNI safety standards for bus and train operators... Read More
Do New Lawyers Need Mentors? Utah Thinks So
By Andy Gillin Aug 6, 2009
Attorney Stephen Owens, who was named new president of the Utah State Bar Association. (Paul Fraughton/The Salt Lake Tribune) A new program in Utah requires newly admitted lawyers to... Read More
The Senate takes on Texting While Driving
By Andy Gillin Jul 30, 2009
The U.S. Senate introduced legislation Wednesday that pressures states to ban texting while driving. If they don't comply, they stand to lose millions in federal highway money. Read More
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Law Students: Some Zen for the Bar Exam
By Andy Gillin Jul 27, 2009
I know all those recent grads are taking the bar exam this week and are probably a teensy bit panic-attack-inducingly stressed. And for those students who aren’t taking the... Read More
Changing the Law School Curriculum
By Andy Gillin Jul 20, 2009
Lawyers need practical skills, and law schools aren't teaching them--yet. It feels like there's change on the horizon, but in the meantime, students need to take the initiative to... Read More
Good News from the Highways
By Andy Gillin Jul 7, 2009
The Associated Press reports that highway deaths are continuing to fall in 2009, and haven’t been seen at such low levels since 1961. Read More
Amazon Tax to Come to California?
By Andy Gillin Jul 1, 2009
A Berkeley Assemblywoman wants Amazon.com and other online retailers to collect sales tax from customers. Amazon says it's unconstitutional. Online shoppers are upset that they have to pay sales... Read More
Introducing: Weekly Features
By Andy Gillin Jun 17, 2009
In order to have some continuity and keep our readers from being confused and overwhelmed, I'm creating some basic weekly features that can be a great resource for a... Read More
Welcome to the New and Improved GJEL Blog
By Andy Gillin Jun 15, 2009
Welcome to GJEL Accident Attorneys’ new and improved blog. I’m Kaitlin Janusz, your humble blogger, and today’s post (my first one!) will give you some background about me, and... Read More
Pipeline Explosion
By Andy Gillin Apr 20, 2009
$10.65 million for the family of foreman killed in a Walnut Creek gas pipeline explosion. Read More