Client Alerts
“Agent” v. “Broker” Status of an Insurance Producer is Re- Examined by California Courts
April 2011
“Agent” v. “Broker” Status of an Insurance Producer is Re- Examined by California Courts
Emails Sent to a Lawyer on a Company Computer Are Not Protected by the Attorney-Client Privilege
March 2011
Emails Sent to a Lawyer on a Company Computer Are Not Protected by the Attorney-Client Privilege
Employers Need Only Provide Breaks for Employees, not Ensure the Breaks are Taken
December 2010
Employers Need Only Provide Breaks for Employees, Not Ensure that the Breaks Are Taken — At Least For Now
Time to Re-Examine Your Arbitration Agreement’s Treatment of Class Actions
October 2010
In April 2010, the United States Supreme Court decided the case of Stolt-Nielsen S. A. v. Animal Feeds International Corporation. The parties in Stolt all agreed that their arbitration agreement was silent as to class actions.
Privacy Rights Laws Do Allow You to Record and Monitor Workplace Phone Calls
October 2010
California privacy law requires that all parties to a telephone conversation be given notice that the conversation may be recorded.
New Worker's Compensation Deadline of October 8, 2010
October 2010
New California Workers' Compensation Regulations to Be Met by October 8, 2010, Deadline
City of Bell Scandal - Proposed Legislative Action
August 2010
Due to the recent City of Bell Scandal, various state legislators have proposed bills to try and combat the abuse which apparently took place in the City of Bell. It is anticipated that this legislation will be voted on before the end of the current session on August 27, 2010. This is a very quick summary and wording could change up to the actual vote.
Would You Rather Be Distinctive
July 2010
Zobmondo Entertainment, LLC v Falls Media, LLC (the “Zobmondo Case”) teaches us a lot about the line between suggestive and descriptive trademarks.
Ninth Circuit Approves Certification for Largest Class Action Ever
July 2010
The Ninth Circuit approved class certification for a lawsuit filed in 2001 alleging sex discrimination against Wal-Mart, the largest private employer in the word.
