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Why Should I Get My Estate Planning Done Now?
Last Sunday I learned that my mother’s dear friend who is very active, hikes daily, gardens daily, does senior yoga weekly, eats a healthy diet, and has many volunteer and social commitments that keep her
Goodbye 1099; Hello Employer Uncertainty
Last year (April 2018) the California Supreme Court rocked the boat with the seminal Dynamex decision, which created very high barriers for companies who utilize independent contractors. On September 18, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed
California Employment Law: Pros & Cons of Arbitration
by Lewitt Hackman’s Employment Practice Group As of July 11, 2019 Arbitration is a highly controversial topic in California. Just last year 20,000 Google employees walked off the job in protest of Google’s policy to
SCOTUS: No Copyright Registration, No Infringement Lawsuit
The wheels of government turn slowly to the detriment of copyright owners, according to a unanimous opinion delivered by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, in Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corporation v. Wall-Street.com. Petitioner
Franchise 101: Supreme Tax Implications; and Class NOT in Session
Southern California Tier 3 Best Lawyers in Franchise Law 2018 bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com June 2018 Rising Stars in Franchise/Dealership Law Congratulations to Samuel C. Wolf and Matthew J. Soroky, both designated
Franchise 101: Copycat Restaurant Shutdown; and Out of Time, Out of Gas
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com JANUARY 2018 2018 Southern California Super Lawyers Congratulations to Barry Kurtz, Tal Grinblat and David Gurnick, all State Bar of California Certified Specialists in Franchise & Distribution law,
Are Franchisees Your Employees?; and Locked In to One Approved Vendor
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com December 2016 Certified Franchise Executives Barry Kurtz, Tal Grinblat and David Gurnick completed the experience, education and participation requirements to become Certified Franchise Executives under the auspices of
Franchise 101: Recent “Franchisor as Joint Employer” Developments
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com swolf@lewitthackman.com msoroky@lewitthackman.com kwallman@lewitthackman.com tvernon@lewitthackman.com November 2016 David Gurnick Quoted in Franchise Lawyer “Everybody is aware how divided the Supreme Court is, with all sorts of 4-5 or now 4-4 decisions. This was
Music Artists take Charge – The Fair Play Fair Pay Act
Intellectual Property Attorney by Tal Grinblat 818.907.3284 On April 13th, four Congressional members introduced the Fair Play, Fair Pay Act of 2015 (FPFPA), which requires traditional radio stations to pay song writers and performers royalties –
Court: City Cannot Ignore Council’s Past Promises to Pay Benefits
by Stephan Mihalovits Well the election is finally over. Californians can celebrate another victory for voting as a peaceful, lawful way to make decisions about our state. It makes voters feel we are in control, that