Deploying Force Majeure Clauses in the Age of COVID-19
- posted: Mar. 19, 2020
- Civil Litigation,  Business
Deploying Force Majeure Clauses in the Age of COVID-19 As a result of the continuing coronavirus pandemic more commonly referred to as COVID-19, nearly a dozen county public health departments across Read More
What to Do When an Employee Sues You
- posted: Aug. 30, 2017
- Civil Litigation,  Business,  Employee Lawsuit
It can be unsettling and a little hurtful when, despite the fact that you treat your employees really well, one of them brings a lawsuit against you. Having a lawsuit Read More
Top 10 Reasons Real Estate Agents Get Sued
- posted: Jun. 29, 2016
- Civil Litigation,  Real Estate,  Contracts
In 2008, right before the housing market crashed, a middle-aged couple in Carlsbad, California sued their real estate agent for misrepresenting their home’s value. They bought the home for $1.2 Read More
Lyft: An Alternate Approach to Litigation
- posted: Feb. 25, 2016
- Civil Litigation,  Employment Issues,  Wage & Hour
There are likely few people who have not heard of the phenomenon known as “ridesharing.” The concept of calling for a ride from a complete stranger is not a new Read More
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Accountability at the Top
- posted: Feb. 24, 2016
- Civil Litigation,  Sexual Discrimination,  Gender Discrimination
Sexual harassment is a serious allegation and one that a company’s leadership cannot ignore, even if the alleged harasser is the founder of the organization. As many companies discover, the Read More
The Art of Settlement Negotiations
- posted: Dec. 21, 2015
- Civil Litigation,  Settlement Negoiations
More and more in today’s modern business world, companies are seeking to resolve their disputes in a more amicable setting than the traditional courtroom. Litigation has proven itself throughout history Read More
Much Ado Uber Nothing? The Fight Continues
- posted: Sep. 23, 2015
- Civil Litigation,  Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Business
The latest update in what is turning into an extended legal battle in the California court system is that the drivers suing rideshare company Uber have been authorized to proceed Read More
FedEx Agrees to Multi-Million Dollar Settlement in Labor Lawsuit
- posted: Jun. 26, 2015
- Civil Litigation,  Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Business
The delivery giant FedEx has recently agreed to a $227 million settlement for a class action lawsuit involving more than 2,000 past and present employees in California. The case stemmed from Read More
Fitbit Sued in Trade Secret Lawsuit
- posted: Jun. 10, 2015
- Uncategorized,  Civil Litigation,  Business,  Trade Secrets
One of the most popular health trends today is the wearable health tracking device. Now, one fitness tracking company is suing another for allegedly strategically luring away employees in a Read More
More Service Companies Facing Lawsuits over Employment Status
- posted: Feb. 26, 2015
- Civil Litigation
With the advent of companies like Uber and Lyft, the number of on-demand service companies has been increasing dramatically. However, lawsuits filed against these companies regarding the status of their workers Read More
Why is Alternative Dispute Resolution Replacing Business Litigation?
- posted: Mar. 13, 2013
- Civil Litigation
Businesses are increasingly turning to various forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) over litigation for resolving business conflicts. The most common forms of ADR are mediation and arbitration. To be Read More