The Business Judgment Rule and Liability
- posted: Jun. 01, 2016
- Uncategorized,  Business,  Bad Faith,  Breach of Loyalty
The business judgment rule is an important aspect of business, and an essential instrument in a high-level executive’s toolbox. Corporate directors are required to make important business decisions on a Read More
Paid Leave as a Benefit May Increase Productivity: What an Employer Should Know
- posted: May 27, 2016
- Uncategorized,  Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law,  Wage & Hour
There is sometimes a perception abroad that Americans do not take sufficient time off of work, and that we are more focused on the “almighty dollar” than on enjoying the Read More
Do My Employees Qualify for Overtime Exemptions in California?
- posted: May 27, 2016
- Uncategorized,  Employment Issues,  Labor Law,  Wage & Hour
You may be wondering if your employees are exempt from overtime. Few employees meet the qualifications for these exemptions, but they do exist. Here, we will cover the overtime exemptions Read More
Unfair Competition in the Golden State
- posted: May 20, 2016
- Uncategorized,  Business,  Corporate Espionage,  Unfair Competition
Movies often portray business leaders in a less than favorable light, showing dastardly businessmen and women engaging in less than honorable behavior toward partners, customers, and rivals under the auspices Read More
Loose Lips Sink Ships: A Guide to Crafting an ‘Unsinkable’ Restrictive Covenant
- posted: May 17, 2016
- Uncategorized,  Employment Issues,  Business,  Mergers & Acquisitions,  Contracts
In the beginning of an employment relationship, companies are usually not thinking about what might happen when the employee leaves the company. While it is not a good idea to Read More
A Fair Wage: Overtime Violations Can Prove Costly
- posted: Apr. 13, 2016
- Business,  Wage & Hour
Recent news stories about the recycling industry reported that it can be rife with wage and hour violations. Whether it is the nature of the work done by employees, or Read More
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
- posted: Apr. 12, 2016
- Uncategorized
Starting a business can be one of the most exciting and lucrative decisions of a person’s life, but it can also be full of legal headaches if the entrepreneur is Read More
The Purpose and Importance of Bylaws
- posted: Apr. 07, 2016
- Business
As corporations throughout the years have found out the hard way, changes to a company’s bylaws and policies can be met with reactions ranging from surprise to anger or disappointment. Read More
Buying and Selling Real Estate: Easements
- posted: Apr. 06, 2016
- Real Estate,  Easements
California is a place that many come to seeking its warm weather, prosperous lifestyles, and of course, its beaches. As a tourist, individuals seeking to use the state’s beaches for Read More
FEHA’s Regulations
- posted: Apr. 04, 2016
- Uncategorized,  Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law,  Business,  Sexual Discrimination
Effective April 1, 2016, many California employers must begin to comply with new regulations to the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) prohibiting harassment and discrimination among employees, interns, volunteers, Read More
Explaining Successor Employers: What You Need to Know
- posted: Mar. 02, 2016
- Uncategorized,  Business,  Succession,  Mergers & Acquisitions
A large employer recently made headlines when it was found to be in violation of labor laws for its attempts to avoid its successorship obligations. When an employer takes over Read More
Employment Matters: Religion in the Workplace
- posted: Mar. 01, 2016
- Uncategorized,  Discrimination
The U.S. Constitution protects the right of all citizens to practice the religion of their choice and prohibits government entities from establishing a “preferred” religion. What happens when an employee’s Read More
Moving Cargo: Liability and Loss Concerns
- posted: Feb. 29, 2016
- Uncategorized,  Transportation
The United States is unique in its ability to provide services across its vast land via many routes over land, air, and sea. The shipping routes throughout the country are 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
A Supreme Decision: Class Action Litigation
- posted: Feb. 19, 2016
- Business,  Class Action,  Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court generally offers the final word as to the interpretation of statutes and application of law when there is division among the lower courts. In a Read More