Interactive Bicycle Laws Map: Helmet Laws & Cycling Under the Influence

By Andy Gillin Oct 12, 2010

Last week, 22-year-old Derek Allen was struck and killed by a Muni bus in San Francisco’s Inner Richmond neighborhood. Allen is the second cyclist to be killed on San... Read More

Teens and Auto Insurance Quiz

By Andy Gillin Oct 8, 2010

Detailed answers: 1. Teens and college-aged drivers are not automatically covered by their parent or guardian’s policy. They must either be set up on their own policy or be... Read More

TV Lawyers: The Good, The Bad, & The Criminal

By Andy Gillin Oct 5, 2010

Since TV first hit households more than a half-century ago, legal dramas and legal comedies have been two of the most consistent and quality genres. Legal dramas have pointed... Read More

California Should Match Recognition for Bike Accident Memorials

By Andy Gillin Oct 1, 2010

In mid-August, German tourist Nils Yannick Linke was struck and killed by a drunk driver at the intersection of Masonic and Turk streets in San Francisco. Soon after, a... Read More

PG&E Pipeline Explosion in San Bruno Leads to 8th Death

By Andy Gillin Sep 30, 2010

When news outlets reported four dead in the days after this month's tragic PG&E pipeline explosion in San Bruno, observers here in California and nationwide hoped the number wouldn't... Read More

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Fires Back Against Distracted Driving Campaign Critics

By Andy Gillin Sep 29, 2010

Last week, when Insurance Institute for Highway Safety president Adrian Lund doubled down on past criticism of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood's anti-distracted driving campaign, I hoped LaHood would respond.... Read More

Personal Injury Plaintiff Ordered to Reveal Facebook Data

By Andy Gillin Sep 28, 2010

Thanks to the ever-changing role of the Internet in public and private life, the role of eDiscovery is constantly evolving. Adding weight to this, a New York judge recently... Read More

GJEL News Center Consumer Library: We Welcome Your Input

By Andy Gillin Sep 27, 2010

GJEL News Center Consumer Library: We Welcome Your Input GJEL Accident Attorneys is developing a library of information oriented to safety for people in their daily lives and on... Read More

Recent Bike Accidents Show Need for Stronger Laws Protecting Cyclists

By Andy Gillin Sep 24, 2010

As more Americans take to the streets on bicycles in order to reduce their carbon footprints, unclog the streets, and get some additional exercise, traffic laws often prove insufficient... Read More

California Distracted Driving Rate Jumps Before Annual Summit

By Andy Gillin Sep 21, 2010

As elected leaders, transportation officials, and safety advocates converge in Washington DC today for the second annual distracted driving summit, the level of impact existing anti-distraction laws have had... Read More

Distracted Driving Targetted by AAA, Seventeen Magazine, & Ray LaHood

By Andy Gillin Sep 20, 2010

It's a big week for raising awareness about the dangers of driving while distracted. On Friday, AAA and Seventeen Magazine teamed up with the Department of Transportation to urge... Read More

Following PG&E Pipeline Explosion in San Bruno, DOT Urges New Safety Standards

By Andy Gillin Sep 16, 2010

I wish this had happened before, but I suppose it's one of those 'better late than never' scenarios. In response to last week's devastating pipeline explosion in San Bruno,... Read More

5 Recent PG&E Pipeline Explosions Like Last Week’s San Bruno Blast

By Andy Gillin Sep 14, 2010

Last week's PG&E pipeline explosion in San Bruno which killed four, injured more than 50, and left nearly 40 homes destroyed was far from an isolated incident. In fact,... Read More

PG&E’s Role Investigated in San Bruno Pipeline Explosion

By Andy Gillin Sep 13, 2010

In the aftermath of last week's pipeline explosion in San Bruno, civilians and government officials have probed the cause of the blast, and what, if any, responsibility the utilities... Read More

San Bruno Pipeline Explosion Kills 4, Injures 50

By Andy Gillin Sep 10, 2010

A San Bruno neighborhood was devastated by an uncontrollable fire last night when a PG&E pipeline exploded at 6:24 pm. The explosion, which left behind a 30-foot-wide crater, has... Read More

California Lawmakers Get Serious About Bike Safety

By Andy Gillin Sep 9, 2010

Each year, more Americans ride their bikes to work in order to save money, reduce their carbon footprints, and get some additional exercise. But since our roads have been... Read More

Mainstream Media Blames Toyota Unintended Acceleration on Driver Error

By Andy Gillin Sep 8, 2010

Following a year in which Toyota has been plagued by a constant stream of claims that unintended acceleration caused car accidents, leading to the recall of more than 9... Read More

Ethics and eDiscovery: Q&A With Discovery Strategy Guru Diane Barry

By Andy Gillin Sep 7, 2010

Most people outside the legal profession don’t know the incredible amount of work that goes in to a lawsuit before settlement negotiations or courtroom procedure begins. A major part... Read More

Labor Day Weekend Legal Humor Roundup: Winners and Werewolves

By Andy Gillin Sep 3, 2010

In yesterday's blog post, we asked you to drive safe over Labor Day weekend. But we also want you to have a ton of fun. So with that in... Read More

California Cracks Down on Drunk Driving on Dangerous Labor Day Weekend

By Andy Gillin Sep 2, 2010

Like we're back in school, 34.4 million Americans, including more than 4 million Californians will join me this Friday night to travel more than 50 miles to a vacation... Read More

GJEL Accident Attorneys Encourage Drivers to Stay Safe for Labor Day

By Andy Gillin Sep 1, 2010

Motoring during Holiday Weekend Popular for Families; Expect Crack Down on Drunken Driving. Orinda, CA August 30, 2010 — California and states nationwide are cracking down on intoxicated motorists... Read More

Seniority Behind the Wheel: Managing Safety Risks for Older Drivers

By Andy Gillin Aug 30, 2010

Teenagers are notoriously the most dangerous demographic of drivers. But there are dozens of factors that can influence car accidents that have nothing to do with inexperience and immaturity.... Read More

Managing Safety Risks for Older Drivers

By Andy Gillin Aug 30, 2010

No one wants to be told that they can't drive. For teenagers, restrictions on driving are set in stone until 16 (at least), making obtaining a drivers license a... Read More

Does NHTSA Focus Too Much on Distracted Driving and Unintended Acceleration?

By Andy Gillin Aug 27, 2010

In an odd policy statement this week, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety criticized the government for focusing too much on distracted driving and unintended acceleration, and ignoring more... Read More

Will Technology Make Distracted Driving More Dangerous?

By Andy Gillin Aug 26, 2010

This past week, tech blogs have asked an important question for the future of distracted driving: why haven’t we mastered the technology to make cell phone use behind the... Read More

Staged Accidents & Fake Insurance Claims Hurt the Little Guy, Too

By Andy Gillin Aug 25, 2010

Time and time again, plaintiffs trying to get what they deserve from negligent companies run into an unexpected obstacle. Not the team of lawyers hired to defend giant corporations... Read More

Lawsuits Against Bloggers Raise Free Speech Issues

By Andy Gillin Aug 23, 2010

The benefits of the internet are too numerous to count. The web has made information easily searchable, revolutionized the news industry, and boosted access to entertainment. But one of... Read More

Legal Humor Roundup: Battle of Television’s Greatest Lawyers

By Andy Gillin Aug 20, 2010

Since this blog focuses mostly on consumer safety, there’s not much opportunity to write about legal humor. But there’s a lot to go around, and every once in a... Read More

Pets Join Cell Phones on Distracted Driving List

By Andy Gillin Aug 19, 2010

San Francisco isn't the only region cracking down on distracted driving this month. Here in Contra Costa County, California Highway Patrol officers have cited more than 300 drivers this... Read More

NHTSA to Require Seat Belts on Commercial Passenger Busses

By Andy Gillin Aug 18, 2010

"Click it or Ticket," is the threat that has prompted thousands more Americans to buckle up since the punitive campaign launched two years ago. Since more than 15,000 people... Read More

Interactive Map: State-By-State Distracted Driving and Teen Laws

By Andy Gillin Aug 17, 2010

As cell phones continue to become more advanced, enabling users to send text messages, emails, and even photographs from behind the wheel, the dangers of distracted driving have become... Read More

NHTSA Report on Toyota’s Unintended Acceleration Hints at Driver Error

By Andy Gillin Aug 13, 2010

In what will become additional ammunition for Toyota supporters who say the company's unintended acceleration problems were the result of driver error rather than electronic or mechanical errors, the... Read More

California Mock Trial Q&A With Luke Ellis

By Andy Gillin Aug 12, 2010

In the past decade coaching mock trial for Miramonte High School, GJEL partner Luke Ellis has helped his team win eight Contra Costa County titles and has learned a... Read More

BP Oil Spill Lawsuits Sent to New Orleans

By Andy Gillin Aug 11, 2010

In a major win for plaintiffs, the multidistrict litigation for wrongful death and economic damages victims of the BP oil spill will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana. Oil... Read More

Alabama eCrash System: Distracted Driving Causes 100 Car Accidents Per Month

By Andy Gillin Aug 10, 2010

Part of the auto safety overhaul languishing in Congress would require the addition of black box recording devices that would indicate the cause of car accidents. While Senators try... Read More

Driver of SUV Struck in Fresno Greyhound Bus Accident Was Drunk

By Andy Gillin Aug 5, 2010

Two weeks ago, a Greyhound bus carrying 31 passengers collided with an overturned SUV near Fresno, California. The accident, which killed six and injured dozens, was tragic and proved... Read More

Seventeen Magazine Spearheads Contest to Combat Distracted Driving

By Andy Gillin Aug 3, 2010

Gearing up for its second annual distracted driving summit in September, the Department of Transportation has teamed up with Seventeen Magazine and AAA to sponsor a contest to promote... Read More

Defense Checklist

By Andy Gillin Jul 30, 2010

California Mock Trial Defense Checklist Strong attorneys posses the ability to think on their toes and react to new information quickly. But often when it comes to courtroom procedure,... Read More

Prosecution Checklist

By Andy Gillin Jul 30, 2010

California Mock Trial Prosecution Checklist Strong attorneys posses the ability to think on their toes and react to new information quickly. But when it comes to courtroom procedure, the... Read More

Secretary LaHood to Host Second Annual Distracted Driving Summit

By Andy Gillin Jul 29, 2010

It's slowly becoming an undisputed reality that distracted driving is dangerous and state governments should ban the use of hand held devices behind the wheel. Calling for more research... Read More

Consumer Groups Slam Congress’ Auto Safety Overhaul

By Andy Gillin Jul 22, 2010

For the past few months, Congress has been debating an auto safety overhaul to help make vehicles safer in the wake of Toyota’s unintended acceleration problems that led to... Read More

Fresno Greyhound Bus Accident Causes 6 Deaths, 34 Injuries

By Andy Gillin Jul 22, 2010

A Greyhound bus driving from Los Angeles to Sacramento collided with an overturned SUV in California's Central Valley on Highway 99 near Fresno early Thursday morning. To avoid a... Read More

Toyota Could Face More Liability on Prius & ‘Delayed Discovery’

By Andy Gillin Jul 20, 2010

Last week a group of Toyota supporters and anti-attorney advocates celebrated when the Wall Street Journal reported that early findings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed that... Read More

GJEL Accident Attorneys Urges Summer Safety on the Water

By Andy Gillin Jul 19, 2010

Each season comes with a new set of activities made possible by the change in schedules and weather. Though summer tends to be a little depressing for me for... Read More

GJEL Accident Attorneys Advises Families to Be Safe on the Water in Summer

By Andy Gillin Jul 15, 2010

GJEL Accident Attorneys Advises Families to Be Safe on the Water in Summer Youths operating boats without license increased in 2009 SAN FRANCISCO – Gillin Jacobson Ellis & Larsen... Read More

Appeasing Detroit, Congress Dulls Auto Safety Overhaul

By Andy Gillin Jul 13, 2010

We wrote months ago that Detroit was poised to fight back against the proposed auto safety overhaul in Congress. In what became a caricature of the obstacles to pass... Read More

Did Toyota Defense Threaten Witness During Recall Investigation?

By Andy Gillin Jul 12, 2010

We all love stories about renegade do-gooders taking on large corporations to expose wrongdoing or an attempts to deceive the public. To some, that's the story of David Gilbert,... Read More

GJEL Accident Attorneys Urges Summer Fireworks Safety

By Andy Gillin Jul 9, 2010

Fireworks are very fun. Even as an adult, it's nearly impossible not to enjoy staring up at the mini explosions above your head, whether it's the Fourth of July... Read More

Next up for Oscar Grant’s Family After Mehserle Verdict: Wrongful Death Lawsuits

By Andy Gillin Jul 9, 2010

Many Oakland residents were disappointed last night by the conviction of former BART police officer Johannes Mehserle on involuntary manslaughter charges. Some who thought Mehserle should have been convicted... Read More

Recession Threatens California Legal Aid Clinics

By Andy Gillin Jul 7, 2010

Now that Congress has passed a set of bills to (hopefully) improve the economy and mitigate the impact of the recession on poor Americans, it's clear that a full... Read More

California Senate Holds Adults Responsible for Alcohol-Related Wrongful Deaths

By Andy Gillin Jul 6, 2010

We wrote in May that California lawmakers were considering a bill that would end a liability loophole for adults responsible for teen drinking. Currently, California is one of only... Read More

Anti-Lawyer Editorial Blurs Facts on Toyota and BP Lawsuits

By Andy Gillin Jun 30, 2010

Lawyer hating is nothing new. Over the years, thanks to some attorneys who manipulated their positions to make the largest profit possible, the legal profession writ large earned itself... Read More

June in Celebrity Personal Injury and Wrongful Death: Michael Jackson, David Carradine, Kanye

By Andy Gillin Jun 30, 2010

At the end of each month, we at hte GJEL blog have been compiling a list of celebrities wrapped up in the news due to personal injury or wrongful... Read More

SCOTUS Rules for UC Hastings Law on Freedom of Speech Suit

By Andy Gillin Jun 29, 2010

Six years ago, the UC Hastings College of Law, a state-funded institution, ended its offical recognition of the religious group Christian Legal Society when it announced that members had... Read More

California’s Electronic License Plates Could Increase Car Accidents

By Andy Gillin Jun 28, 2010

For a state bogged down by a $19 billion budget deficit, any idea to raise money without increasing taxes is attractive. That's why a handful of California lawmakers have... Read More

Anadarko — the Oil Spill’s Elusive Co-Owner — Dodges Legal Liability

By Andy Gillin Jun 24, 2010

There's no point in letting BP take all the blame for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Since the oil rig exploded more than two months ago, Texas-based petroleum company... Read More

Paxil Agrees to Settle 200 Suits Claiming Birth Defects

By Andy Gillin Jun 23, 2010

The drug maker GlaxoSmithKline seems permanently out of fighting mode, as it agrees to settle nearly 200 lawsuits with patients who say the antidepressant Paxil was responsible for birth... Read More

Toyota Plaintiffs Face Key Legal Obstacle in Unintended Acceleration Suits

By Andy Gillin Jun 22, 2010

Last week, I pushed back against the assertions that Toyota plaintiffs will be disappointed by the fate of their lawsuits against the Japanese automaker that has recalled nearly 9... Read More

Law Schools Inflate Grades, Blawgers Go Bizerk

By Andy Gillin Jun 22, 2010

Even better than finding a $20 bill in your ski jacket! The New York Times reported on Monday that a group of law schools is inflating grades retroactively to... Read More

VIDEO: Rewarding Good Drivers Improves Auto Safety

By Andy Gillin Jun 21, 2010

There are a handful of great reasons to drive safely. If you want to avoid vehicular injuries, car damage, or just dodge tickets from police officers, obeying traffic signs... Read More

Do Past Unintended Acceleration Suits Mean Anything for Toyota?

By Andy Gillin Jun 18, 2010

A front-page story in the San Francisco Daily Journal yesterday predicted that plaintiffs filing lawsuits against Toyota based on unintended acceleration problems could be disappointed by the results. The... Read More

Can Obama Legally Force BP to Establish $20 Billion Escrow for Oil Spill Victims?

By Andy Gillin Jun 16, 2010

President Obama got tough on the British oil giant turned Gulf spill villain BP last night in a nationally televised primetime speech detailing the administration's plan to contain the... Read More

Congress Uses Carrot, Not Stick, For Auto Safety Overhaul

By Andy Gillin Jun 15, 2010

Reacting to the growing public denunciation of distracted driving and consumer distrust of the auto industry following Toyota's massive worldwide safety recall, an auto safety overhaul is moving rapidly... Read More

Early School Start Tied to Increase in Teen Car Accidents

By Andy Gillin Jun 14, 2010

Is your teenager getting enough sleep? If not, he or she could be in danger of an early morning collision, says a new report by Eastern Virginia Medical School... Read More

Andy Gillin in California Lawyer Magazine: The First 100 Days

By Andy Gillin Jun 10, 2010

Catastrophic injury and wrongful death lawsuits are not your regular personal injury fare, writes GJEL Accident Attorneys' managing partner Andy Gillin this month for California Lawyer Magazine. In the... Read More

GJEL Accident Attorneys: Take Away the Keys During Graduation Celebrations

By Andy Gillin Jun 9, 2010

Graduation can bring out the best and worst in freedom-bound high school students. Oftentimes, each productive achievement and accolade is met with a destructive antidote in the form of... Read More

Washington State Adopts Distracted Driving Law: Critics Call Foul

By Andy Gillin Jun 8, 2010

New and improved laws against distracted driving are popping up nationwide. This is partially thanks to the statistical consensus that talking, texting, and typing while driving has a significant... Read More

GJEL Accident Attorneys Urge Parents to Take Away the Keys During Graduation

By Andy Gillin Jun 8, 2010

GJEL Accident Attorneys Urge Parents to Take Away the Keys During Graduation Graduating High School Seniors Who Celebrate with Alcohol Should Not Get Behind the Wheel SAN FRANCISCO (June... Read More

Citing Fires, General Motors Recalls 1.5 Million Cars

By Andy Gillin Jun 8, 2010

Your car's definitely not supposed to catch on fire. Recognizing this, General Motors has announced a recall of nearly 1.5 million trucks and SUVs over windshield wiper fluid that... Read More

Chrysler Recalls 600,000 Vehicles to Address Fire and Brake Safety

By Andy Gillin Jun 7, 2010

Chrysler announced today that it will recall more than 600,000 vehicles for safety problems in the brakes and wiring of popular Jeep and Dodge models. The company will recall... Read More

San Francisco Legal Paper The Recorder Boosts Online Presence

By Andy Gillin Jun 7, 2010

One of the hallmarks of Bay Area legal news has announced a significant forum switch. Following the trend among nationwide newspapers and magazines, The Recorder, formerly a San Francisco... Read More

California Hospitals Crack Down on Medical Malpractice “Never Events”

By Andy Gillin Jun 4, 2010

That old Operation game has come to life, to the detriment of an abnormally high number of patients at California hospitals. In the past two years, doctors have left... Read More

GJEL Accident Attorneys Introduces Parent-Teen Safe Driving Contract

By Andy Gillin Jun 3, 2010

Just looking at the yearly statistics for auto accidents here in the United States, it's clear that safety laws don't go far enough. Last year, for example, more than... Read More

BP Oil Spill Law Suits Simmer, Ready to Boil

By Andy Gillin Jun 3, 2010

If you thought Toyota's unintended acceleration problems prompted a legal whirlwind, the aftermath of the BP oil spill in the Gulf will blow your mind. Lawsuits are already popping... Read More

American Lawyer and Professor Peter Erlinder Arrested in Rwanda

By Andy Gillin Jun 2, 2010

On May 28, Peter Erlinder, an American lawyer and professor at Minnesota's William Mitchell College was arrested in Rwanda for allegedly denying the existence of the country's 1994 genocide... Read More

Parent-Teen Safe Driving Contract

By Andy Gillin May 30, 2010

This contract is intended to help initiate conversation about roadway safety, especially for teen drivers and their passengers. The agreement covers six areas pertaining to distracted driving, driving under... Read More

May in Celebrity Personal Injury Law: Alexander, Knight, McDuffie

By Andy Gillin May 28, 2010

Last month, we told you about the personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits pestering celebrities including Hulk Hogan, the Notorious B.I.G., and Owen Wilson. A month later, there has... Read More

Toyota Update: California State Cases Consolidated

By Andy Gillin May 28, 2010

Toyota managed to survive the last week of May without being threatened with any multi-million dollar fines. That's likely because the embattled Japanese auto company already paid the Department... Read More

BP Oil Spill Brings Tough Class Action Lawsuits

By Andy Gillin May 27, 2010

While national TV will attempt to televise British Patroleum's newest attempt to plug their massive leak in the Gulf of Mexico this week, class action lawsuits continue to pop... Read More

Prepare for Summer Driving with Accident Checklist

By Andy Gillin May 26, 2010

If you're anything like me, you're looking forward to Memorial Day, if only to enjoy a rare three day weekend. It's the perfect weekend to pack up and find... Read More

Memorial Day Weekend Accident Checklist

By Andy Gillin May 26, 2010

GJEL Accident Attorneys Asks Motorists to be Prepared Memorial Day Weekend with Accident Checklist Everyone driving on holiday-weekend roadways is encouraged to carry GJEL Accident Attorneys on-the-scene accident checklist... Read More

California Targets Liability Loophole for Alcohol-Related Wrongful Death Suits

By Andy Gillin May 25, 2010

Many ethical issues related to alcohol consumption are notoriously shaded in gray. Ideally, it would be up to the consumer to set his or her own limits to avoid... Read More

California Car Accident Causes Second Crash: 3 Dead

By Andy Gillin May 24, 2010

Three drivers were killed this Sunday while exchanging contact information following a three-car accident near Los Angeles at 2 a.m. California Highway Patrol officer Anthony Martin confirmed to the... Read More

Bay Area Hospitals Fined For Personal Injury, Wrongful Death Safety Issues

By Andy Gillin May 21, 2010

On Thursday, California health officials cited a set of California hospitals for failing to adhere to safety standards. Two Bay Area establishments, Marin General Hospital and Alameda County Medical... Read More

Bay Blawgers & Beer – June 3 Happy Hour

By Andy Gillin May 21, 2010

One of the aspects of my job that I like the best, is interacting with other legal bloggers across the country and here in the Bay Area. But one... Read More

Ford Wins, Toyota Loses in New Safety Survey

By Andy Gillin May 20, 2010

A national survey conducted by Consumer Reports and the National Research Center found that Americans' faith in the quality and safety of Toyota vehicles has evaporated, while confidence in... Read More

Congress Slams Toyota on Transparency, Safety Progress

By Andy Gillin May 20, 2010

Congress has made clear that it intends to launch a safety overhaul for the country's fledgling auto industry. And despite years of heightened safety complaints and automobile recalls, Detroit,... Read More

Share the Road for National Bike to Work Day

By Andy Gillin May 20, 2010

Tomorrow is National Bike to Work Day, which is exciting because the weather report indicates that tomorrow will be a beautiful Bay Area day. But if you're planning to... Read More

Share-The-Road Courtesy on National Bike to Work Day

By Andy Gillin May 20, 2010

GJEL Accident Attorneys Urges Share-The-Road Courtesy on National Bike to Work Day National Bike to Work Day is May 21, 2010 and GJEL Accident Attorneys is encouraging caution, courtesy... Read More

Judge Announces California-Centric Toyota Plaintiff’s Attorneys

By Andy Gillin May 18, 2010

Ever since it became clear that Toyota lawsuits would be consolidated in federal court, personal injury plaintiff’s lawyers have been vying for the opportunity to take on the embattled... Read More

Even After BP Oil Spill, Louisiana Challenges Tulane Environmental Law Clinics

By Andy Gillin May 13, 2010

On Wednesday, Louisiana's Senate Commerce Committee became ground zero for the battle against environmental law clinics. The committee hosted a hearing for a bill proposed by state Sen. Robert... Read More

Wisconsin Joins Battle Against Distracted Driving

By Andy Gillin May 12, 2010

Last week, Wisconsin joined the 23 states in the battle to ban texting, typing, and talking while driving a car. "It is a situation in which technology moves... Read More

Avvo Guest Post: Lawyers Don’t Sweat the Online Stuff

By Andy Gillin May 11, 2010

The fine folks over at the Avvo Blog are running a guest post I wrote recently about the thin line separating acceptable use of social media and the tendency... Read More

Birth Control Pill Turns 50: Yasmin & Yaz Lawsuits Continue

By Andy Gillin May 10, 2010

This mother's day, was the 50th anniversary of the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the birth control pill. The pill has had an enormous impact on reproductive freedoms,... Read More

This Week in Automobile Industry Recalls (With Rap Video)

By Andy Gillin May 7, 2010

The country's top auto safety regulator put his rubber stamp on legislation introduced in congress this week that would increase the power of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration... Read More

Congress Pushes for Auto Safety Overhaul: Will Detroit Fight Back?

By Andy Gillin May 6, 2010

Until recently, Toyota has done everything it can to minimize the impact of its embarrassing string of safety violations and product recalls by admitting fault and forking over government... Read More

Left-Turn Accidents ‘Alarmingly Common’ for Portland’s TriMet Busses

By Andy Gillin May 5, 2010

For pedestrians, getting hit by a bus is one of the worst thoughts imaginable. We’ve written before about Muni accidents here in San Francisco. But right now, due to... Read More

Louisiana Considers Cutting Funding for Tulane University Law Clinics

By Andy Gillin May 4, 2010

Last month, we wrote on the GJEL blog about the growing challenge to university law clinics in Maryland and Louisiana. While some claim that the state-funded clinics provide a... Read More

Oprah’s ‘No Phone Zone’ Day Targets Distracted Driving Epidemic

By Andy Gillin May 3, 2010

On Friday April 30, television superstar Oprah Winfrey lent her powerful voice to the fight against distracted driving in celebration of "No Phone Zone Day." Oprah has been chronicling... Read More

The Importance of Social Media vs. Marketing

By Andy Gillin Apr 29, 2010

I just sat in on Avvo's webinar on "Ethical Issues in Online Advertising and Social Media" and wanted to share some thoughts. I've recently been fascinated by the intersection... Read More