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Would eliminating the cap of non-economic damages in medical malpratice cases drive doctors out of California? http://www.fresnobee.com//clovis-couple-part-of-california

In 1975, California capped damages for personal injuries in medical malpractice cases at $250,000 (excluding future medical bills or wage loss). This means if an individual is paralyzed as the result of preventable medical negligence the most the person would be able to recover would be $250,000. Should this law be changed? http://www.caoc.org/index.cfm?pg=issmicra

At a time like this, we can’t risk partisan bickering and political posturing Who’s speech on Tuesday did you like more? Great job by both Romney and Obama in our opinion.

It's a busy weekend here in San Francisco - what are you most looking forward to?!

Do you think employers should be allowed to access any social media postings or messages?

Think hotel prices are too high? What do you think about this lawsuit?

How protected should your Facebook page be? Should the "Like" button be protected under the First Amendment? A Sheriff in Virginia allegedly fired six of his employees who had clicked the Like button on the Facebook page of his boss’s political opponent. http://mashable.com/2012/08/07/facebook-like-free-speech/

The State Bar's Committee of Bar Examiners have recommended that Garcia (an illegal immigrant) be admitted to the bar after passing on his first try. Garcia is currently ineligible to practice law based on a 1996 law that denies public benefits, including receiving commercial and professional licenses - should the law be changed? http://www.sfgate.com//Illegal-immigrant-can-t-be-lawyer-3

The Vacation Paradox - should U.S. companies be required to give vacation benefits? What is your company's vacation policy?

Do you check into places? As we all know Facebook is continually unveiling new features that allow people to tell their friends where they were, what they did, and what they think. Should this information be protected in court, or is it public knowledge?

A North Carolina man has been sentenced to 11 years in a case where a police dog died after biting into a hidden cocaine package. Should he have gotten more time?

Happy 4th of July! What's your favorite wine for a BBQ? http://www.forbes.com//the-best-wines-for-your-july-4th-b/

http://www.tnr.com//welcome-the-roberts-court-who-the-chie Did the Chief Justice use Obamacare as an attempt to make the court look less partisan?