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California Supreme Court Overturns 2012 Domino’s Decision
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com September 2014 Los Angeles Franchise Panel Discussion Barry Kurtz will participate in a panel discussion and Q&A for potential franchisors, franchisees, business attorneys and accountants in Southern California, regarding the A-Zs
Paid Sick Leave Now Required by Law
Wage and Hour Defense by Nicole Kamm 818.907.3235 On Wednesday, Sept. 10th, Governor Jerry Brown signed the paid sick leave bill (Assembly Bill 1522) into law. This means that, effective July 1, 2015, California employers,
Beer Bills: New Laws & Legislation on Tap
Chair, Franchise & Distribution Practice Group by Barry Kurtz 818.907.3006 There are a number of bills and new laws that craft brewers should have on the radar – legislation that could affect operations and distribution.
Employers: Governor Expected to Sign Off on Paid Sick Time for Most Employees
Employee Leave of Absence Claim Defense by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 California lawmakers voted 52-25 to pass Assembly Bill 1522. Written by Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), the bill would entitle most employees in California three
Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Cohabitation Agreements Make it Easier
by Lovette T. Mioni According to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report, more and more couples are choosing to live together – either in a premarital cohabitation arrangement, or in lieu of
For Whom the Calls Toll: Employers May Be Responsible for Cell Reimbursements
Class Action Defense by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 Here’s another case that may result in further liability exposure for employers in California. The California Second Appellate District Court ordered the trial court to reconsider class
NLRB McDonald’s Ruling May Put Crimp on Franchising
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com AUGUST 2014 Los Angeles Franchise Panel Discussion Barry Kurtz will participate in a panel discussion and Q&A for potential franchisors, franchisees, business attorneys and accountants in Southern California, regarding the A-Zs
Tax Implications: Selling Your Home
Estate Tax Minimization by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 If you’ve lived at a property for at least two out of the five years before you sell your home, you can consider that property your primary
Location of Dispute Clauses Will Be Enforced
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com July 2014 Top Ranked Law Firms 2014 Lewitt Hackman was named one of the Top Ranked Law Firms in California by Martindale-Hubbell for the third, consecutive year. The rankings are based
What Happens in a Personal Injury Case During a Deposition?
Personal Injury Attorney by David B. Bobrosky (818) 907-3254 In part three of this Injury Claims Process series, I blogged about What Happens When an Injury Lawsuit Is Filed. We covered quite a few topics