Blog Posts in February, 2017

Hands-Free Driving Is Not Safe

Since the adoption of texting and talking bans in many states nationwide, hands-free devices have become a popular choice for drivers. In fact, many drivers use hands-free devices because of the safety factor. According to a poll by the National Safety Council , 80% of drivers believe that using a hands-free device is safer than using a hand-held device– but research shows these assumptions to be ...

California Bans Hand-Held Phone Use for Drivers

As of January 1, 2017, it will be illegal for all drivers in California to hold or operate their cellphone while they are driving a motor vehicle. The state’s total ban on hand-held phone usage is in response to the rise in distracted driving accidents and the need to close a loophole in the previous law – one that banned texting and talking, but did not address other actions such as shooting ...

Trial Attorney Tim Tietjen Discusses the Skill of Active Listening and Preparation in a Plaintiff's Magazine Article Written by Daniel Pleasant

Tim Tietjen, a partner at San Francisco’s Rouda Feder Tietjen & McGuinn, believes that keeping an open mind while trying cases and during discovery is crucial, always reminding himself that, “Everything you know is wrong.” To be an effective cross-examiner, Tietjen says that one should not be chained to their outlines, but rather pay attention to what the witness says and to let that guide your ...