Proceed Carefully with Malicious Prosecution Actions Arising out of Family
As a general rule, California malicious prosecution actions are dicey…
Employer Class Action Certification
For those employers who had all but given up hope of receiving relief from the…
Employees Training/Education Cost Repayment Contracts
Friends: This month’s employer tip concerns an employer’s ability to seek…
California Minimum Wage Law (2014): The Hidden Effects
Most employers know that they will have to begin paying their employees a…
Compelling Nonsignatories To Arbitration - Boucher v. Alliance Title
Plaintiffs asserting breach of contract/fraud claims often want to enforce…
A Writ of Attachment May Increase Your Chance To Collect Damages
One of the simplest ways for a plaintiff involved in a commercial breach of…
U.S. Supreme Court Delivers Body-Blow To Employee Class Action Litigation
Employers seeking to avoid class action litigation should be encouraged by the…
California Courts Narrowly Construe Covenants Not to Compete
As mentioned previously in this space, over the last several years California…
Salas v. Sierra Chemical Co. - Undocumented Workers May Be Precluded From Bringing Claims Against Employers
Employers will want to pay close attention to the California Supreme Court’s…
Toyota Motor Corporation v. Superior Court - Corporate Person Most Qualified / Knowledgeable Depositions
In light of the recent decision in Toyota Motor Corporation v. Superior Court…