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Wrongful Termination in California

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

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

  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

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

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

  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

  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

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?

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

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