General Legal Resources

Federal Supreme Court Cases – Official Site of the U.S. Supreme Court
www.supremecourtus.gov

Supreme Court Cases – Findlaw
www.findlaw.com/casecode/supreme.html

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
www.ca9.uscourts.gov

Legislative Tracking
http://thomas.loc.gov

Code of Federal Regulations
www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html

Federal Register
https://www.federalregister.gov/

Federal Web Locator
https://www.usa.gov/

FedWorld – Gateway to Government Information
http://fedworld.ntis.gov/

Identity Theft: What to Do if It Happens to You
https://www.privacyrights.org/consumer-guides/identity-theft-what-do-if-it-happens-you

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse – Nonprofit Consumer Information and Advocacy Organization
www.privacyrights.org

Consumers Union West Coast Regional Office – Consumer Action
Web Site for Identity Theft Protection
www.financialprivacynow.org

U.S. Public Interest Research Group – Credit Report & Identity Theft Information
http://www.uspirg.org/resources

Identity Theft Resource Center – Resources for Victims of Identity Theft & Consumers
www.idtheftcenter.org

California Office of Privacy Protection – Consumer Information Sheets
http://www.oispp.ca.gov/consumer_privacy/consumer/information_sheet.asp

Getting Advice or Filing a Complaint – Federal Trade Commission Consumer ID Theft Home
http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/

Ordering Free Annual Credit Reports
www.annualcreditreport.com

FDA – Public Health Alerts & Warning Letters
www.fda.gov/cder/drug/default.htm#PHA

FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals, and Safety Alerts (includes all FDA-regulated products)
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html

Defective and Dangerous Products A to Z
http://files.findlaw.com/pdf/injury/injury.findlaw.com_product-liability_defective-and-dangerous-products-a-to-z.pdf

MedWatch – FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program
www.fda.gov/medwatch/index.html

National Center on Elder Abuse
http://www.aginginplace.org/guide-to-recognizing-elder-abuse/

National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
www.preventelderabuse.org/

Elder Care Locator & Resources
www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET

State Elder Abuse Helplines and Hotlines
http://www.nccafv.org/state_elder_abuse_hotlines.htm

State-by-State Elder Abuse Prevention Resources
https://ncea.acl.gov/resources/state.html

Elder Legal Rights and Resources
http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/elder_rights/elder_abuse/elder_abuse.aspx
http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/elder_rights/legal_assistance/legal_assistance.aspx

Law and Aging Resources
www.abanet.org/aging/

Information on Nursing Home Rights
https://www.medicare.gov/NursingHomeCompare/Resources/Resident-Rights.html

Nursing Home Abuse Reports and Studies
http://www.nursinghomeabuseguide.org/nursing-home-abuse-statistics/

Reporting Elder Abuse in California Long-Term Care Facilities
http://www.aging.ca.gov/programs/ombudsman.asp

Alzheimers and Driving
www.cheapcarinsurance.net

Employment Discrimination – Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.dfeh.ca.gov/resources/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faqs/

Discrimination and Harassment
http://employment.findlaw.com/employment-discrimination.html

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) – Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.afscme.org/members/education-and-trainings/education-resources/fact-sheets/the-family-and-medical-leave-act-fmla

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – Frequently Asked Questions
www.ada.gov/q%26aeng02.htm

A Guide for People with Disabilities
www.eeoc.gov/facts/adaguide.html

The Fair Labor Standards Act – Frequently asked Questions about Wages, Pay & Benefits
https://www.dol.gov/whd/flsa/faq.htm

Minimum Wage and Overtime Basics
http://employment.findlaw.com/employment/employment-employee-wages-benefits/employment-employee-wages-benefits-wages-overview.html

Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor
https://www.dol.gov/whd/

What Makes a Wrongful Termination Claim?
http://employment.findlaw.com/employment/employment-employee-job-loss/employment-employee-wrongful-termination.html

Department of Labor
www.dol.gov

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
www.eeoc.gov

Medical Malpractice Information and Resources
http://injury.findlaw.com/medical-malpractice/

People Over Profits – A Grassroots Network to Protect Civil Justice
http://www.peopleoverprofits.org/

Consumer Attorneys for California – For Consumers
www.caoc.com

Consumer Action – Non-profit Advocacy of Consumer Rights
www.consumer-action.org/

Consumer Watchdog Organization
www.consumerwatchdog.org

Council on Aging Southern California

Sac Bee Article – Doctors said it was just a migraine – then a friend had to save my life. Here’s why suing is pointless

About Disability Insurance
http://www.about-disability-insurance.com/

About California’s SDI program
http://www.edd.ca.gov/Disability/

California – About Eligibility for Disability
http://www.edd.ca.gov/Disability/Eligibility.htm

Understanding Your Health Insurance
http://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/105-type/95-guides/05-health/health-ins-guide.cfm

The California Patient’s Guide – Your Health Care Rights and Remedies
www.calpatientguide.org/

Residential / Homeowners Insurance
http://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/105-type/95-guides/05-health/health-ins-guide.cfm

Tips on Homeowners Insurance
http://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/105-type/95-guides/05-health/health-ins-guide.cfm

Dos and Don’ts When Insuring Your Home
http://www.uphelp.org/pubs/dos-and-donts-when-insuring-your-home

California Department of Insurance’s Information for Consumers Buying Insurance
www.insurance.ca.gov/0100-consumers/

What is Bad Faith Insurance?
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/insurers-bad-faith-injury-cases.html

General Tips on Filing an Insurance Claim
http://www.dmv.org/insurance/tips-for-filing-a-car-insurance-claim.php