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Prop 47: $950 Difference Between Felony & Misdemeanor
Environmental Litigation by Stephen T. Holzer 818.907.3299 California’s Proposition 47 raises interesting questions in terms of how much certain crimes will cost law-abiding citizens, vs. how much those crimes financially burden our prison system. If approved
Doctors, Lawyers and the Controversial Prop 46
Business & Environmental Transactions & Litigation by Stephen T. Holzer 818.907.3299 What’s the most controversial measure on California’s November ballot? The insurance regulation bill, Prop 45, may be a good contender – but more than
Assembly Bill 802 Makes Arbitration Less Confidential
Business and Employment Litigation Attorney by Hannah Sweiss 818.907.3260 On September 30, 2014, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 802 (AB 802) into law, amending Section 1281.96 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to
California’s Prop 45: Sticking it to “the Man” or to the People?
Business & Environmental Litigation by Stephen T. Holzer 818.907.3299 Continuing our series covering the various measures Californians will see on the 2014 midterm election ballot, we now turn to Proposition 45, or the Public Notice
Cutting the BS(A): California’s Prop 2 Re the Budget Stabilization Account
Environmental Litigation by Stephen T. Holzer 818.907.3299 In our second blog examining the propositions we’ll be seeing on the election ballot November 4th, we’ll take a look at California’s Proposition 2, or the Rainy Day
Bridging Troubled Water: Yes or No on California Prop 1?
Environmental Litigation by Stephen T. Holzer 818.907.3299 Fall is here. Most of us can’t tell, given the soaring temperatures outside. A better thermometer might be the onslaught of political commercials we’re now seeing on television.
California Supreme Court Overturns 2012 Domino’s Decision
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com September 2014 Los Angeles Franchise Panel Discussion Barry Kurtz will participate in a panel discussion and Q&A for potential franchisors, franchisees, business attorneys and accountants in Southern California, regarding the A-Zs
Paid Sick Leave Now Required by Law
Wage and Hour Defense by Nicole Kamm 818.907.3235 On Wednesday, Sept. 10th, Governor Jerry Brown signed the paid sick leave bill (Assembly Bill 1522) into law. This means that, effective July 1, 2015, California employers,
Beer Bills: New Laws & Legislation on Tap
Chair, Franchise & Distribution Practice Group by Barry Kurtz 818.907.3006 There are a number of bills and new laws that craft brewers should have on the radar – legislation that could affect operations and distribution.
Employers: Governor Expected to Sign Off on Paid Sick Time for Most Employees
Employee Leave of Absence Claim Defense by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 California lawmakers voted 52-25 to pass Assembly Bill 1522. Written by Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), the bill would entitle most employees in California three