Waiving the Right to a Labor Commission Hearing
- by David Krol
If a California employer fails to pay wages, an employee may not want to file a lawsuit. Instead, he or she might seek administrative relief by filing a wage claim with the California Labor Commissioner.
Streaming for Dollars
- by Michael R. Morris
I recently moderated a panel for the California Copyright Conference entitled “Streaming for Dollars,” that addressed the music industry’s current evolution from an “ownership” model to an “access” model.
Gold Diggers Beware
- by Lynda I. Chung
In the world of trust and estate litigation, claims of undue influence are nothing new. These suits usually concern a caregiver, mistress, or other interloper coercing an unfair share of an inheritance from the deceased.
Think Your Employee's Bluffing About Coming Back To Work? Be Prepared…
- by David Krol
Kelley v. California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (Feb. 10, 2014, B244098) __ Cal.App.4th __, 2014 Cal. App. LEXIS 128, is a good example of what an employer should do – or rather, shouldn't do...
Lender Cannot Pursue Borrower For Deficiency Judgment After Short Sale
- by M. Laurie Murphy
In a case decided on July 23, 2013, the court of appeal held that a lender cannot pursue a borrower for a deficiency judgment after a short sale.
New Requirement in Commercial Leases Effective July 1
- by M. Laurie Murphy
As of July 1,2013, all commercial leases must include a provision indicating whether the leased premises have been inspected by a certified accessibility specialist...