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DOL on Joint Employer Liability; and CA Expands Franchisee Protections
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com January 2016 Barry Kurtz, David Gurnick & Tal Grinblat: Super Lawyers 2016 Three of our franchise law attorneys were selected as 2016 Super Lawyers, in the Franchise/Dealership category.
On the Road: Safer Rental Cars
Accident Attorney by David B. Bobrosky (818) 907-3254 A mind boggling number of cars are on the recall list for safety problems – including about 34 million American vehicles for defective Takata airbags alone. Additionally,
To Bifurcate, or Not to Bifurcate: That is the Divorce Question
Some divorcing couples may want their divorce resolved as quickly as possible. In California, the legal minimum time requirement that a dissolution can be entered is six months from the date of service of the
10 Ways to Reduce Vicarious Liability Risks; and Paying Attention to Contractual Statutes of Limitation
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Congress Forges PATH in Tax Laws for Business, Individuals
Tax Law Certified Specialist (State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization) by Michael Hackman 818.907.3279 Congress has avoided a government shutdown by agreeing to a new budget in its Consolidated Appropriations Act, and the
Wrongful Termination & Disability Discrimination: Sarkisian Goes Head to Head With USC
Employment Litigation Defense by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 After a much publicized struggle with alcoholism and public firing by the University of Southern California, former head coach for the football team, Steve Sarkisian, has filed
Tax Planning Before Turning 70: What You Should Know About RMDs
Trusts & Estate Planning by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 Tax payers aged 70 ½ or older this year must take a Required Minimum Distribution, or RMD, from their traditional IRAs (Individual Retirement Arrangements), SEP (Simplified
Header Rules: Class Action Lawsuit Changes Youth Soccer
Concussion Attorney by Thomas Cecil (818) 907-3292 Recently, the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and other youth soccer leagues agreed to issue new guidelines, including recommending the banning of “headers” for players under 10, in
Cruise Line Hit Big for “mild” Head Injury
Brain Injury Attorney by Thomas Cecil (818) 907-3292 A major cruise line was hit with a $21 million dollar verdict after a passenger was struck in the head by an automatic sliding door. As reported
Trusts, Estates, Exemptions and Taxes
Trusts & Estate Planning by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 It may be hard to believe that in 2001, the estate and gift tax exemption, also known as the unified credit, was a mere $675K. In