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Trimming the Fat: Restaurant Menu Labeling Rule Under Further Review
Chair, Franchise & Distribution Practice Group by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 In 2010 as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act a/k/a “Obamacare”, the federal government set provisions mandating restaurant chains provide nutrition information
Tomato Tweaking: Genetically Engineered Crops May Be Safe for Consumption, Environment
Environmental Litigation Stephen T. Holzer 818.907.3299 Most of us remember the Jack and the Beanstalk story. In this 18th century fairy tale, a young, poor, every-day Jack trades an old cow for magic beans which
Disparaging, Degrading, Derogatory Trademarks: They’re Now Enforceable Says Supreme Court
Intellectual Property Lawyer by Tal Grinblat (818) 907-3284 You may remember that several national sports franchises are under fire for trademarks and branding that is seen to be racially disparaging. The Washington Redskins are the
Working Families Flexibility Act Means Little to California Employers
Employment Defense by Nicole Kamm 818.907.3235 The House of Representatives just passed U.S. H.R. 1180, a bill that could potentially give certain businesses and their employees more flexibility in federal overtime compensation. The Working Families
Negative Reviews: Seeing Stars or Trolls? Here’s What You Can and Can’t Do
Chair, Franchise & Distribution Practice Group by Barry Kurtz 818.907.3006 Trolls aren’t just fictional creatures living under bridges in fairy tales – today they are anonymous but highly visible creatures plaguing individuals and businesses on
Estate Planning NOW: Preparing for a New Government
Gift Tax, Trusts & Estate Planning Attorney by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 It’s impossible to predict what any future president will do, or what Congress will approve. But in light of comments president-elect Donald J.
Game Changer? Succession Planning Targeted by IRS
by Michael Hackman and Kira S. Masteller The Department of the Treasury wants to place limitations on valuation discounts that are currently commonly used to reduce asset values in family-owned and closely-held businesses, in an
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
Supreme Court Tells EPA Cost Does Matter
Environmental Litigation by Stephen T. Holzer 818.907.3299 The Environmental Protection Agency’s Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) placed national limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from power plants. The agency projected MATS to prevent