Insurance companies are obligated to review and attempt to settle claims in good faith. Different standards of “good faith” apply depending on whether you paid the premium (such as when you are the defendant in a suit, or when you are making a claim under your automobile policy’s uninsured or underinsured coverage), or another person paid the premium. When an … Read More
Bureau of Medical Marijuana Regulation Informational Sessions May 11 in Arcata
Wednesday, May 11, the California Bureau of Medical Marijuana Regulation will offer two identical informational sessions at the D Street Neighborhood Center in Arcata, located at 1301 D Street. Janssen Malloy LLP attorneys will be attending the first session, from 4:30-5:45 pm. A second session will take place from 6:15-7:30 pm. These informational sessions are open to the public and … Read More
Advocating for Victims in a Companion Criminal Case
Often in personal injury and wrongful death cases the District Attorney’s (“DA”) office will be in a position to consider filing criminal charges. In such circumstances the attorney you hire to represent you in the civil case should protect your rights and give voice to your concerns in the associated criminal case. The concept of crime victims having specific rights in … Read More
Anti-SLAPP Alive and Well in Humboldt County Superior and California Supreme Courts
Imagine you’ve been sued for commenting on a proposed piece of legislation, a political candidate’s qualifications, something that was said or occurred in a prior lawsuit, or a matter of public interest, generally. Each of those topics certainly feels like an area where you should be able to exercise your First Amendment right to speak your mind, but now you have to … Read More
California Court Walks Fine Line Between Speech and Resisting Arrest
Whenever someone gives law enforcement lip, refuses to provide identifying information, or even verbally attempts to interfere with an investigation, our constitutional rights to free speech and to remain silent are in tension with an often-used California law prohibiting resisting, delaying, or obstructing a peace officer, public official, or EMT when that person is engaged in the performance of his … Read More
David Nims Joins Janssen Malloy LLP
Janssen Malloy LLP is thrilled to announce the arrival of our colleague David Nims. David joins the firm as an Associate Attorney. He’ll handle criminal defense for our clients, as well as various civil matters. David served as an intern at both the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office and the Office of the San Francisco Public Defender. In 2011, David … Read More
What to Do if Law Enforcement Has Contacted Your Child
Criminal investigations can be a harrowing and intimidating experience for adults suspected of having committed a crime, so it comes as no surprise that being the focus of a juvenile delinquency investigation can be scary to a minor and overwhelming to parents. Any minor brought before a court on a juvenile delinquency petition is entitled to a court-appointed attorney. However, … Read More