Andrew R. Gillin Law Blog

Back in June of 2011, Nevada passed the first driverless car legislation in America. The legislation was backed by Google, which is testing it's driverless vehicles in Nevada and needed the laws in place to continue doing so.

The law was introduced in March 2011 as bill AB511 and defines an autonomous vehicle "to mean a motor vehicle that uses artificial intelligence, sensors, and global positioning system coordinates to drive itself with the active intervention of a human... Read More

The comments section of The ClayCord offers an interesting perspective on the thoughts of local residents near the GJEL Bay Area offices. Over the weekend, the Concord Police Department set up well advertised DUI check points, and today the ClayCord readers sounded off about the results.

First, here are the results from the... Read More

Personal Injury cases are complex and difficult. But you can make it a bit easier by focusing hard on the basics of your case. By maximizing these areas, you increase the chances of achieving a positive result for your client. Discussed here are analysis of your opponent, and single and multiple defendant cases.... Read More

A Personal Injury case can be a complex and long process. But there are a few things any lawyer can focus on that will help keep things simple, and help win a positive outcome for the client. One of those issues is the location of the trial, and the jurisdiction under which the trial takes place.... Read More

The National Traffic Safety Board is now advocating for better distracted driving laws, including banning even hands-free electronic devices.... Read More

The Fair Employment and Housing Act permits claims of sexual harassment, sex discrimination, racial discrimination, retaliation and other related assertions arising in the employment setting. Often the claimant is happy to settle out of court in such a case. But when the two sides choose to settle after such an action, the lawyer's job is far from over.The monetary element of a settlement is really just the beginning of the necessary settlement negotiations.... Read More

This is a description, in chronological order, of the steps make up a typical personal injury lawsuit. ... Read More

On why it is difficult to convict sober drivers in fatal pedestrian accidents.... Read More

Smart phones are becoming smarter and increasingly ubiquitous. How are California laws handling the new technology, and what do you need to know about the legal gray areas created by technology that outpaces legislation.... Read More