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Whacky Employment Claims: Who’s Whackier? Management or the Employee?
Employment Defense by Nicole Kamm 818.907.3235 As employment defense attorneys, we see many strange situations arise in the workplace. The question is, how prepared are you as an employer to handle the wackiness that may
Initiating Unlawful Detainer Actions: Perfection Not Required
Unlawful Detainer Attorney by Nicholas Kanter 818-907-3289 In November 2016 the California Supreme Court ordered that a decision from the appellate division of the San Diego Superior Court in U.S. Financial, L.P. v. Michael McLitus (“McLitus”)
The Customer Is (Not) Always Right: An Employer’s Duty to Protect
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and in this political climate, it seems as though more people are comfortable voicing those opinions, even if they may offend someone. Although free speech is a primary pillar
Estate Planning NOW: Preparing for a New Government
Gift Tax, Trusts & Estate Planning Attorney by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 It’s impossible to predict what any future president will do, or what Congress will approve. But in light of comments president-elect Donald J.
Employers: Texas District Court Grants Nationwide Injunction Against DOL’s Final Rule
Employment Defense by Tal Burnovski Yeyni 818-907-3224 In May we reported the Federal Department of Labor issued its Final Rule regarding the minimum salary level required for the exemption of executive, administrative and professional (EAP)
California Ballot 2016: Pros and Cons of Props 51-56
Environmental Litigation by Stephen T. Holzer 818.907.3299 Californians must decide on 17 initiatives in the November election this year, and those are just the proposed measures of state-wide concern. Never mind the many local initiatives affecting
Game Changer? Succession Planning Targeted by IRS
by Michael Hackman and Kira S. Masteller The Department of the Treasury wants to place limitations on valuation discounts that are currently commonly used to reduce asset values in family-owned and closely-held businesses, in an
Pokemon Go Away: Monsters Creating Nuisance Problems
Real Estate Litigation by Nicholas Kanter 818-907-3289 This game has been all the rage since July. Engadget reports over 100 million downloads of Pokemon Go, racking up $10 million each day in revenue for game makers
Small Claims: When Litigating Without a Lawyer Makes Sense
Business & Real Estate Litigation Attorney Paul C. Bauducco 818.907.3245 Many people and businesses have disputes or suffer damages in the thousands of dollars, which they need to resolve or seek compensation for. The dispute
California Wage & Hour: Employer Q&A
Employment Litigation Defense by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 Recently, the California Labor Commissioner cited a residential care provider for multiple wage theft violations, including for failure to pay minimum wage and overtime. As a result