LEGAL INSIGHTS
New Requirement in Commercial Leases Effective July 1
As of July 1,2013, all commercial leases must include a provision indicating whether the leased premises have been inspected by...
Another Case on Unconscionability
In previous blogs we’ve reported on what makes a boilerplate agreement unenforceable. Recently another appellate court weighed in in another...
When Are Boilerplate Unfair And One-Sided Provisions In Consumer Agreements Unenforceable?
This question was answered in a recent case decided by the court of appeals. When clauses are so one sided...
Another Bad Employee Compensation Idea: Paying Exempt Employees By The Hour, With No Minimum Guarantees
Is it a good idea to compensate an employee based solely on the number of hours worked, with no guaranteed...
Another Case Just Came Down Involving The Issues Of When A Contract Is Unconscionable
An employee sued her employer for sexual harassment and other claims. The employer sought to compel arbitration pursuant to the...
Mixed Motive Terminations: After A California Supreme Court Ruling, An Employer’s Potential Liability Is Still In the Mix
California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act prohibits an employer from taking an adverse employment action against a person because of...