What Must an Employer Do When a Non-Employee Harasses an Employee?

You are the President of ABC Company and a customer makes an inappropriate…


Work Injury

Homeowner Sued by Subcontractor's Injured Employee

Under certain circumstances, an injured person working in your home can file…


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The Consequences of a "Failed" Mediation

Several years ago, a judge called me to see if I could mediate a matter that…


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Truck Drivers Parked Alongside Freeways Owe a Duty to Motorists

Should the duty of drivers to exercise ordinary care for others in their use of…


Tax Law

Circular 230 - Regulation of Practice Before the IRS

Circular 230 contains rules governing the recognition of tax attorneys,…


home inspector

Home Buyers Beware: Sellers Can Lie and Get Away With It!

Let’s say you are about to buy your first home and after several open houses,…


Non-Compete Clauses After Edwards v. Authur Andersen LLP

For years California employers have routinely had employees sign…


Construction

Homebuilder Alert: Your Home Sales Contract May Not Protect You

If a homebuilders alternative contractual pre-litigation provisions are found…


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But a Deal is a Deal, Right?

This is the question that was likely asked by volunteer board members of a…


Scales of Justice

Duran v. U.S. Bank - Can Class Action Plaintiffs Use Statistical Sampling to Prove Liability?

All California employers will want to closely monitor a matter currently…