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On February 7, the California Supreme Court decided the issue of whether the federal “mixed motive” defense applies to employment discrimination claims under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). By way...
On June 24, 2013, the United States Supreme Court clarified the definition of supervisor in employee harassment cases under Title VII. In Vance v. Ball State University, the Court held that only an employee who “is...
“I’m a business litigator, not an insurance specialist. I’ll leave those sleep-inducing insurance issues to the coverage attorneys.” Wrong! Like it or not, if you defend clients in litigation, you must be ready and...
March 11, 2014
The X(Employee) Factor: Anticipating Collateral Litigation Ramifications When Terminating Employees
Partner Tom Vincent published “The X(Employee) Factor: Anticipating Collateral Litigation Ramifications When Terminating Employees” in OC Business Journal General Counsel Awards supplement. ...
The California Supreme Court recently issued its long-awaited decision in Sonic-Calabasas, Inc. v. Moreno. The Court had earlier ruled that provisions in an arbitration agreement that purportedly waived an employee’s right...
Eric Sohlgren published “Preparing for the Next Wave of Wage-and-Hour Lawsuits ” in the Orange County Business Journal....
Kelby Van Patten authored “Did You Know You Were Litigating an Insurance Law Case?” published in Nevada Lawyer....
“Brief Glimpse” submitted by Scott Luskin, an executive committee member of the LACBA Delegation....
Attorney Chad Olsen published “Five Things Every Lawyer Should Know About Non-Compete Agreements” in January’s edition of “Communique,” the Clark County Bar Association’s magazine....
March 11, 2014
Pre-Dispute Arbitration Waivers after Grafton Partners – Pre-Dispute Waiver of the Jury Right Just Became More Difficult in California
Daniel Livingston published “Pre-Dispute Arbitration Waivers after Grafton Partners – Pre-Dispute Waiver of the Jury Right Just Became More Difficult in California” in Orange County Lawyer. ...
Associate Jared De Jong Published “The Risk Transfer Squeeze in the Homebuilding Industry” in Feb. 24th edition of the Orange County Business Journal....
March 11, 2014
Title Insurers and Escrow Agents: Common But Often Improper Targets in Mortgage-Related Lawsuits
Matt Brown was published in the recent ABTL-Orange County Report- Winter 2014 Edition, discussing the avalanche of mortgage-related litigation that is continuing even with the California housing market showing signs of...