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Is Your Rental Property Prepared For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations?

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Use of electric vehicles (EV’s) is growing According to a spokesman for Governor Brown, California has more electric vehicles on its roads than anywhere else. In 2012 the Governor issued…

Wage And Hour Law Update

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California Supreme Court clarifies employer obligations for “on-call” employees in Mendiola v. CPS Security Solutions, Inc. Employers have struggled with the issue of how to properly compensate employees who are…

To Google Or Not To Google – Employment Screening, Background Checks, Credit Reports And The Law

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By: Naomi R. Dewey, Partner June 2015 Whether our clients are running large, multi-state organizations or looking for a caregiver to sit with an elderly parent, background checks are an…

Completing Land Use Due Diligence Before Purchasing Real Estate

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By: Olivia K. Marr, Attorney May 2015 Purchasing real estate is a big decision. More often than not, buyers overlook the importance of reviewing the land use and building permit…

Ten Mistakes That Put You Behind The Legal Curve When Starting A Business

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By: Marcus J. Kocmur, Partner April 2015 For most startups and small businesses, capital allocations and budgeting are important. Allocations need to be made between what must be paid today…

Private Employers Now Liable For Independent Contractors

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By: Michael S. Fauver, Partner March 2015 Businesses are increasingly relying on temporary workers from staffing agencies or other labor contractors. This has historically allowed them to address temporary or…

Preparing For January 1, 2015: Employers, Sick Leave And Wage Theft

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By Trevor D. Large, Partner December 2014 January 1, 2015 is rapidly approaching. That means that California’s new sick leave law will become effective in a few short weeks. With…

Arbitration Provisions Should Be “Self-Executing” How Can You Force An Absent Party To Be Bound By An Arbitration Award?

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By S. Timothy Buynak, Partner November 2014 For most businesses, their contracts stipulate that disputes are to be resolved by arbitration. As a concept that…

A Cautionary Tail On An Employer’s Obligations To Disabled Employees (Think Twice Before Firing An Employee Who Brings A Pet To Work)

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By: Shannon DeNatale Boyd, Attorney October 2014 Some employers already know how to proceed upon learning that an employee has a medical condition that may affect his work: (1)…

Paid Sick Leave: New California Law And What It Means For You

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By: Naomi R. Dewey, Partner September 2014 While most of us were relaxing in the sun and enjoying one last summer barbecue, Labor Day weekend saw significant changes to California…

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Is Your Rental Property Prepared For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations?

Wage And Hour Law Update

To Google Or Not To Google – Employment Screening, Background Checks, Credit Reports And The Law

Completing Land Use Due Diligence Before Purchasing Real Estate

Ten Mistakes That Put You Behind The Legal Curve When Starting A Business

Private Employers Now Liable For Independent Contractors

Preparing For January 1, 2015: Employers, Sick Leave And Wage Theft

Arbitration Provisions Should Be “Self-Executing” How Can You Force An Absent Party To Be Bound By An Arbitration Award?

A Cautionary Tail On An Employer’s Obligations To Disabled Employees (Think Twice Before Firing An Employee Who Brings A Pet To Work)

Paid Sick Leave: New California Law And What It Means For You

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