July 16, 2014
Our veterans have been through so much for our country, you would think they would be honored and celebrated by every single U.S. citizen. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Many companies and individuals target elderly veterans for abuse and scams, rather than celebration.There are several ways in which our elders are abused on a [...]
July 14, 2014
Congratulations to our own trial attorney, James P. Nevin. Jr., for joining the Marin County Trial Lawyers Association’s Board of Directors!Before joining the Board of Directors, Mr. Nevin was an active member of the organization. Along with the Marin Trial Lawyers Association, Mr. Nevin is currently an active member of the American Association for Justice, [...]
July 14, 2014
In 2011, two Los Angeles Dodgers fans attacked Bryan Stow on Opening Day at the Dodgers Stadium. Stow, who was a San Francisco Giants fan, was beaten until he was unconscious and left with severe injuries, including brain damage, that have left him disabled for life.This year, Stow’s family filed a lawsuit against the LA [...]
July 9, 2014
We support many different types of non-profit organizations here at Brayton Purcell. You might remember back in April when we sponsored and volunteered at three very different events– from abandoned animals to the developmentally disabled, to foster youth, Brayton Purcell is here to fight for the rights and show our support for the Marin County [...]
July 7, 2014
One of the best parts about working at Brayton Purcell, L.L.P. is all of the amazing people you get to work with. All dedicated, motivated, and inspired individuals, our staff of over 200 is truly something special.Every month, we honor one special individual as our Employee of the Month. Anyone can nominate an employee, but [...]
July 4, 2014
Happy Independence Day! Do you have a stash of fireworks that you plan to set off after the sun goes down tonight? Every year, citizens all over the country purchase fireworks–both legally and illegally–to celebrate the July 4th holiday, and every year, more citizens are hurt or killed by the explosives.We recently reported on one [...]
July 2, 2014
Here is another product recall that proves that boutique fashion can come at a serious price! Julie Vos of New York has recently recalled about 324 women’s scarves, due to failing to meet the federal flammability standard. There has been one report of a scarf catching fire.The Flammable Fabrics Act was passed in 1953 in [...]
July 2, 2014
Brayton Purcell L.L.P. supports many different kinds of non-profit organizations. From animal shelters to lung associations, there is no limit to who we open our heart to. Of them all, one of the most cherished organizations we dedicate our time and attention to is Lifehouse.One of the Bay Area’s most respected agencies, Lifehouse provides individualized [...]
July 1, 2014
In our last post discussing the “No Safe Use” piece from the Globe and Mail, we want to look at the human cost of asbestos. While the asbestos industries’ defense attorneys attempt to raise the specter of fraud with regard to many asbestos claims, the simple truth is thousands die every year from asbestos exposure [...]
