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The California Court of Appeal recently issued a thoroughly reasoned decision in City of Whittier v. Everest National Insurance Company, et al. It addresses coverage for whistleblower retaliation claims and also has...

Lukas Kramer has joined Payne & Fears LLP as an associate based in the firm’s Irvine office. Lukas began his legal career as a law clerk for the City of Santa Ana and as a judicial extern under the Honorable Raymond J....

Many construction law cases, and almost all construction defect litigation, will end in a fight for insurance coverage. “Embedding” insurance coverage counsel early on in the process can improve coverage outcomes and...

Alexandra DeFelice served as co-moderator of “Ensuring Success” a two-day seminar consisting of 14 panel discussions aimed at helping partners and other firm leaders navigate hot topics in professional service...

“Double-dipping” (sometimes called “overemployment”) refers to employees working multiple jobs, often full time.  In many circumstances, the multiple employers are unaware of one another. Double dipping...

Despite California’s longstanding policies, statutes, and robust case law in the non-compete arena, the Legislature recently enacted two new provisions seeking to provide further protections against non-compete agreements...

Payne & Fears attorney James Moss presents ethical challenges in managing the attorney-client privilege. This presentation was part of the In-House Counsel Forum at the ACC Mountain West chapter. This presentation covers...

Payne & Fears LLP (P&F) has elected Irvine attorneys Leilani “Lani” E. Jones, Blake A. Dillion, and Tyler B. Runge to the partnership. “We are very proud of this accomplished group of new partners. They are all...

Employers, it is time, once again, to update your existing handbooks and employment policies. California enacted several new laws that will affect your business beginning Jan. 1, 2024. On the flip side, in a win for...

It’s been said that in business, silence isn’t golden, it’s deadly. The same holds true for insurance, where communication with your insurer (or the lack thereof) can be the difference between coverage or a denial. On...

Payne & Fears LLP has been recognized by Best Lawyers 2024 “Best Law Firms” list. Firms included in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” are recognized for professional excellence with consistently...

Camilla Dudley has joined Payne & Fears LLP as an associate based in the firm’s Irvine office. Camilla previously held a role at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, where she clerked for the Honorable Jay...