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With the Mayor’s signature, San Francisco has formally adopted the country’s most generous paid parental leave policy with its new law requiring employers to provide fully-paid family leave for parents after the birth,...
This sample harassment, discrimination and retaliation policy may need to be modified depending on the circumstances of a particular employer, and therefore it does not constitute legal advice. Please consult with an attorney...
Payne & Fears LLP is proud to announce that nine partners have been named to the 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers list. ...
On Friday, January 29, 2016, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) proposed revisions to the Employer Information Report (“EEO-1”) that are intended to identify pay discrimination and...
March 2, 2016
California Supreme Court Reaffirms Broad Protections for Borrowers Using Purchase Money Loans
Last week, the California Supreme Court reaffirmed broad protections for borrowers using purchase money loans. In Coker v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., the Court explained that the state limits “a lender’s recovery...
In a ruling that should help policyholders secure defense funding, the California Court of Appeal issued another opinion limiting the application of “other insurance” clauses in commercial general liability...
Partner Matt Durham authored “New Department of Labor Overtime Regulations on the Horizon” featured in the Nevada Lawyer....
Attorney Sarah Odia authored “Nevada Supreme Court: Insurers Must Provide Independent Counsel for Their Insureds” in the Nevada Lawyer....
January 11, 2016
Partner Eric Sohlgren Will Be Speaking at the HR Prescriptions Legal Update on 1/29
Partner Eric Sohlgren will be speaking at the January 29th HR Prescriptions Legal Update taking place at the Mission Viejo Country Club. Eric will join Terri Olson and Maggie Hattan of HR Prescriptions by adding a...
Today, the Nevada Supreme Court recognized for the first time an insured’s right to independent counsel. In State Farm Mutual Auto. Ins. Co. v. Hansen, the Court ruled that Nevada law requires an insurer to pay for...
Introduction In 2014 over 27 million people watched the League of Legends World Championships on Twitch and ESPN3. This viewership exceeds that of Game 7 of the World Series or the NBA Finals games. Esports is...
September 10, 2015
In a Win For Homebuilders, a California Court Strengthens the Scope and Applicability of the Right to Repair Act
In McMillin Albany, LLC, v. Superior Court, __ Cal. App. 4th __ , 2015 WL 5029324 (Aug. 26, 2015), the Court of Appeal held last week that when homeowners allege deficiencies in residential construction, they must comply with...