by Kevin Meade | Sep 5, 2023 | Business Law, Employment - California, Litigation Matters, News
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) This Federal law went into effect June 27, 2023, and provides protections for employees and applicants “who have known limitations relating to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition,” by requiring employers to...
by Kevin Meade | Jul 27, 2023 | Business Law, Employment - California, Litigation Matters, News
The California Supreme Court ruled on July 17, 2023, in Adolph v. Uber that “non-individual” employment claims under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) can remain in court, even where “individual” PAGA claims were ordered to arbitration. PAGA enables...
by Tenny Amin | Jul 21, 2023 | Family Law, Family Law - California
Who Decides? The Parents, The Court, or The Child? Individuals going through a divorce who have minor children often come face to face with the reality that unless they reach an agreement, the fate of who takes custody and what visitation schedule will be implemented...
by Kevin Meade | Jun 23, 2023 | Business Law, Employment - California, Litigation Matters, News
On June 23, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) settled a split among lower Circuit Courts of Appeal and ruled that litigation in federal district trial courts is automatically stayed when a party appeals the denial of a motion to compel arbitration....
by Nathaniel Collins | Jun 20, 2023 | Business Law, Litigation Matters, News
Is “Taco Tuesday” a common term? Taco Bell appears to think so, as they are attempting to cancel Taco John’s trademark on “Taco Tuesday.” It is unclear as to whether the United States Patent and Trademark Office is willing to agree with Taco Bell, or if it will allow...
by Marian Massey | Jun 13, 2023 | Business Law, Employment - Nevada, Employment Litigation - Nevada, Litigation Matters, News
Out with the Old & In with the New The 2023 Nevada Legislative Session has shuffled in some significant changes to Nevada law and there may be some additional laws signed into law by the Governor in the upcoming weeks. As some of you may know, the Nevada...
