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An article examining DEI concepts from a legal perspective by Payne & Fears’ attorneys Bree A. Oswald and Amy R. Patton was published in CEB. The article, “DEI: Framing the Concepts Through a Legal Lens,”...

An article on artificial intelligence and its risks to businesses by Payne & Fears’ attorneys Connor Kridle and Robert Matsuishi was featured in the Summer 2023 Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL) Orange...

The California Supreme Court released an opinion in Kuciemba v. Victory Woodworks Inc., finding that the exclusive remedy provisions of the California Workers’ Compensation Act (“WCA”) do not bar a non-employee’s...

At the 30th Annual Marketing Partner Forum hosted by Thomson Reuters Institute, Alexandra DeFelice discusses how law firms are leveraging their alumni to increase their business development efforts....

An article on about employers’ applicant screening tools and the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) by Payne & Fears’ attorneys Connor Kridle and Phil Lem was featured in the Winter...

At the 30th Annual Marketing Partner Forum hosted by Thomson Reuters Institute, Alexandra DeFelice discusses how law firm marketing and business development leaders are working to build collaboration and improve their...

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently confirmed that liability insurers have a duty to defend their insureds in construction defect cases when the underlying complaint alleges damage to property...

Ethical behavior is vital to a business’s reputation with both the public and its workforce, and society is paying close attention to how businesses and individuals respond to the many issues that affect our daily lives. It...

One year after COVID caused companies to send droves of employees home to work remotely,  how well did those employees do at protecting their clients’ and their company’s confidential information and what can they do...

One year ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic ground the world to a halt, our firm’s virtual offices were inundated with calls from policyholders, asking if their current and projected losses due to the pandemic would be covered...

Earlier this month, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released two new documents addressing concerns about the employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and opioid use. Employers...

Freedom of contract is broad. Parties have many options when divvying up rights and duties pursuant to a written contract. Remedies can be limited; damages can be liquidated. One option is an indemnity...