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Our firm would like to congratulate seven of our hardworking attorneys who have been named 2020 Southern California Rising Stars by Super Lawyers® in the following practice areas: Employment Litigation – Defense Jason I....

As counties move to re-open businesses, many counties have issued requirements for businesses to post notices regarding their compliance with safe re-opening protocols. Orange County On May 29, 2020, and effective the same...

Now that your employees may be coming back to work in the office, what legal steps should you take to ensure that your company’s confidential information or trade secrets remain protected? Come prepared with questions. We...

Update: On September 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed three bills, two of which created new reporting requirements (SB 1159 and AB 685). For more information about AB 1159 and AB 685, please see: Three New California...

In Garcia v. Awerbach, 136 Nev. Adv. Op. 27 (May 21, 2020), the Supreme Court of Nevada reinstated a severe discovery sanction against a defendant who withheld a critical insurance claims note. In doing so, the Supreme Court...

As states lift their “stay-at-home” orders, employers who have struggled to survive the economic toll of the COVID-19 crisis now face a new threat: uncertain legal liability in a post-COVID market. As we transition away...

Update: On July 27, 2020, Los Angeles County updated many of its Reopening Protocols (e.g., Protocols for Office Worksites) to include the following information: “Employee screenings are conducted before employees may enter...

Employers who have struggled to survive the economic toll of the COVID-19 crisis now face a new threat: uncertain legal liability in a post-COVID market. In this brief webinar, we will discuss the potential types of claims...

On April 29, 2020, the City of Los Angeles adopted the COVID-19 Right of Recall Ordinance and COVID-19 Worker Retention Ordinance. On May 3, 2020 Mayor Eric Garcetti approved the ordinances. Both ordinances go into effect on...

Payne & Fears LLP has been listed among the top 10 law firms in the nation for the percentage of minority equity partners....

UPDATED 7/22/2020: The California Department of Industrial Relations has put out “Questions and Answers on Executive Order N-62-20,” which provides guidance and clarification on this issue, mainly directed at employees....

Utah companies are beginning to open their doors again, and there is a lot to consider from an employment law perspective. This complimentary webinar will address some of the following issues: Employer testing and...