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Franchisee Not Bound by Arbitration Provision
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com March 2014 Tal Grinblat Selected to 2014 Legal Eagles Tal Grinblat was named a Franchise Times’ 2014 Legal Eagle. Nominated by peers, Tal was then chosen for the distinction by the publication’s editorial board.
Bridging the Pay GAP
Wage and Hour Defense by Nicole Kamm 818.907.3235 Last week, GAP announced it would be increasing its minimum wage to $9 in 2014 and $10 in 2015 for employees nationwide. In its press release, GAP’s
Employers: Don’t Forget to Designate Employees’ Time Off
Employee Leave of Absence Claim Defense No Harm No “Fowl” in FMLA Case – 9th Circuit by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 Score one for the employers in this case, but do so with caution: Foster
New Family Law Adds Impersonation to Domestic Violence Claims
Identity thieves beware, restraining orders can and will be issued against you in the future. Certain sections of the California Family Code regarding domestic violence have been repealed and amended, going into effect as of
Franchisor Successfully Fends Off Fraud Claims
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com February 2014 Kurtz Law Group Joins Lewitt Hackman Franchise Practice Group On February 1, 2014, the Kurtz Law Group joined Lewitt Hackman. Known for their “Focus on Franchise Law,” Barry Kurtz and
California Family Law: Broken Promises, Broken Proposals
February 14th is considered the most romantic day of the year for many. Sometimes, romanticism spurs a compulsion to make a grand gesture, like a very public proposal. Whether public or private, about six million
Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act: California Court of Appeal
Real Estate Litigation Attorney by Nicholas Kanter 818-907-3289 Five years after the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act was passed, the California Court of Appeal recently published its first opinion interpreting the Act in depth. The PTFA,
“Divorce Corp.”: What’s Missing From This Picture?
Family Law and Mediation Attorney Los Angeles by Vanessa Soto Nellis 818.907.3274 Let’s face the facts: For most people, divorce is ugly. But let’s not make it uglier than it has to be. Case in
Why Get a Prenup? Marriage Is a Financial Partnership Too
Most people wouldn’t go into business without insurance. So why do so many couples get married without a prenup? Marriage, like it or not, is a financial partnership – whether or not the couple decides
Employer Compliance – New California Employment Laws for 2014
Employer Defense Attorney by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 Most employers already heard: California’s hourly minimum wage will increase in July, from $8.00 to $9.00 per hour for most cities in the state. What employers may