Wrongful Termination in California
- posted: Jun. 21, 2016
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law,  Business
California is an “at will” state, meaning that employers have the right to hire and fire individuals at will, without any real reason or explanation (so long as the reason 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
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
Legal Issues in Employment: Retaliation is Discrimination
- posted: Aug. 13, 2015
- Employment Issues,  Labor Law,  Sexual Discrimination,  Discrimination,  Gender Discrimination
In order to run a successful business, today’s leaders understand that they must know more than just what their product is and how to sell it. They must know what Read More
Trial Date Set for Keith Urban’s Trademark Lawsuit
- posted: Aug. 06, 2015
- Intellectual Property Rights,  Infringement,  Trade Mark
A December trial date has been scheduled in Los Angeles federal court for a lawsuit in which a British songwriter is alleging that country music star Keith Urban stole his 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
Landmark Ruling in Uber Labor Lawsuit
- posted: Jun. 25, 2015
- Employment Issues
A recent decision by the California Labor Commissioner’s Office states that a former driver of the ride-sharing company, Uber, should be classified as an employee and not as an independent contractor. Read More
American Apparel Sued for Labor Law Violations
- posted: May 20, 2015
- Employment Issues,  Labor Law
A class action lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against the clothing retailer American Apparel for violations of state labor laws 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