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News & Updates July 9, 2026

Waymo Locks Two Rowdy Teens in Car Until Police Arrive

SAN MATEO, CA — San Mateo police detained two 15-year-old boys Monday after a Waymo robotaxi alerted officers that the teenagers were drinking alcohol and firing a toy gun loaded…

News & Updates July 1, 2026

California’s Daylighting Law and Why You Should Be Aware of It

Parking enforcement officers in unincorporated Los Angeles County have started citing drivers who park too close to crosswalks, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department announced this week, as the state's…

Car AccidentsNews & Updates May 13, 2026

Waymo Recalls Nearly 3,800 Robotaxis After One Drives Into Flooded Road

SAN ANTONIO/WASHINGTON (May 13, 2026) — Alphabet-owned Waymo has recalled its entire U.S. robotaxi fleet of 3,791 vehicles after a software defect allowed an autonomous vehicle to drive into a…

News & Updates May 12, 2026

Understanding Compensatory Damages

Compensatory damages are the money the law allows you to recover from the person or company responsible for your injury. Under California Civil Code § 3333, the measure of damages…

News & Updates May 5, 2026

Do Vehicle Modifications Affect Your Insurance?

California has one of the most passionate car cultures in the country. From lowriders cruising Pacific Coast Highway to lifted trucks in the Central Valley, customizing cars is a way…

Digital DamageNews & Updates March 12, 2026

Prediction Markets: Should People Be Allowed to Bet on War?

Key Takeaways Online prediction markets are allowing users to place financial bets on geopolitical events, including potential military conflict involving Iran. Platforms like Kalshi operate legally in the United States…

News & UpdatesPersonal Injury March 11, 2026

How to Detect a Lowball Insurance Settlement Offer

Key Takeaways Insurance companies often make initial offers within weeks of receiving medical documentation, but early offers are not always full-value offers. A lowball insurance settlement offer may ignore future treatment, minimize pain and…

Car AccidentsNews & Updates March 10, 2026

Can I Change My Car Accident Lawyer? When? How?

Key Takeaways Yes, you have the right to change your car accident lawyer at almost any stage of your case. California has over 170,000 licensed attorneys, and many focus on…

News & Updates March 5, 2026

J&Y Law’s Leadership Team Invited to Speak on SB 37 at the Beverly Hills Bar Association

Key Takeaways California SB 37, which took effect on January 1, 2026, expanded oversight of legal advertising and marketing practices. The law clarifies that attorneys are responsible for all marketing done on their behalf,…

News & Updates March 4, 2026

J&Y Law Wins Award for Excellence in Growth & Operations at Litiquest

Key Takeaways J&Y Law was awarded Excellence in Growth & Operations at Litify’s Litiquest event. The award recognizes firms that achieve significant growth through technology, productivity, and operational excellence. Our COO Monica Washington Rothbaum, Esq. and Intake…

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