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Transgender Rights in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers to Protect Against Harassment & Discrimination
Last week, President Obama signed an executive order banning discrimination against gay or transgender federal employees and contractors. On the same day, the first gender-neutral bathroom became available in the White House. The topic
Commercial Drones: When Tech Flies Faster Than the Speed of Government
Business & Environmental Litigation Attorney by Stephen T. Holzer 818.907.3299 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones as they are more commonly known, are under intense scrutiny by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In fact, the
Unleashed: Dangerous Dogs Directive in Los Angeles
Dog Bite Injury Attorney by David B. Bobrosky (818) 907-3254 Recently, a Los Angeles County woman was charged with three felony counts for failing to control her vicious dog. Her Akita attacked three separate people
Forum Selection & Automatic Termination Clauses
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Easy to Swallow: New California Beer Legislation Benefits Craft Brewers
Good news for craft brewers: California law seems to be loosening up a bit when it comes to beer. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr: 2014’s Growler Law Roars Along Last year the state eased up on growler restrictions to
Tax Filing During a Divorce: Separate or Joint Returns?
Divorce Attorney by Vanessa Soto Nellis 818.907.3274 Couples going through a divorce should remember this regarding taxes: You can still file a joint return, so long as you were still married as of December 31st.
Head Injuries: Protecting Players in Youth Sports
Concussion Injury Attorney by Andrew L. Shapiro (818) 907-3230 A recent study by the Datalys Center for Sports Injury Research and Prevention revealed this: Coaches who underwent training by USA Football’s Heads-Up Football program are
DBO Automatic Effectiveness Date Extension; and Quasi-Franchise Business Models
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Family Tax Deductions and Credits: What Do You Qualify For?
Trusts & Estate Planning by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 Late last year, Congress approved nearly $11 billion to fund the Internal Revenue Service for fiscal year 2015 – the lowest allotted amount since 2008, according
Employers: CA Court of Appeal Rules On-Duty Rest Breaks Permitted
In late January, a California Court of Appeal issued a ruling in Augustus v. ABM Security Services, Inc., overturning a $90 million award against the company because ABM required its security guards to keep their