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May 4, 2023
The Biden Administration has announced that it will be ending most federally mandated COVID-19 vaccination mandates on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Included in the Administration’s vaccine-mandate rollback is the Administration’s much-maligned mandate for federal contractors, which has been subject to challenges in federal court.
Videos
May 3, 2023
Looking to buy or sell commercial real estate in California? It can be a complex process, but understanding the important aspects of a commercial real estate transaction can help make it smoother and more successful. From the letter of intent to the contingencies in the final agreement, all parties involved should consider key factors such as due diligence, negotiating the purchase and sale agreement, and transferring ancillary items. Keep these tips in mind to ensure a smooth transaction.
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May 2, 2023
This year, in Basith v. Lithia Motors, Inc. (“Basith”) and Fuentes v. Empire Nissan, Inc. (“Fuentes”), the Second Appellate District of the California Court of Appeal (the “Court”) set forth the difference between procedural and substantive unconscionability as the basis for invalidating arbitration agreements. Procedural unconscionability focuses on the fairness of the process leading to the formation of the agreements, while substantive unconscionability focuses on whether the terms of the agreements are so one-sided that it unfairly benefits one of the parties to the agreement. The cases affirm the long-standing rule in California that both procedural and substantive unconscionability must
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April 25, 2023
Last Tuesday, the US Supreme Court heard an oral argument in Groff v. DeJoy, a case in which the Court is considering whether to overturn decades of precedent established in the 1977 case of TWA v. Hardison (“Hardison”). Hardison established that an employer is not obligated to accommodate an employee’s religion if the accommodation would create more than a “de minimis” burden on the employer’s operations, or an “undue hardship.”
Resources
April 20, 2023
Traveling for work can be a necessary part of many jobs, and it is important for both employers and employees to understand how to manage travel time and expenses. Do you need to pay your employees for travel time? Yes! California has specific laws and regulations that employers must abide by as it pertains to reimbursing employees for travel expenses.
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April 18, 2023
Last month, US Senator Sherrod Brown introduced the Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2023 (“ROP Act”) in Congress, a bill that seeks to increase the exempt salary threshold, thereby providing overtime protections to many more employees who are currently classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). If passed, the bill would update the FLSA, which was first enacted in 1938 and has not been significantly amended with respect to minimum wage and overtime exemptions since 2004.
Resources
April 13, 2023
What are Statements of Information? They are documents that are filed with the California Secretary of State that provide basic information about a business entity. It is essential to stay on top of filing it, as failing to file can result in significant consequences for your business.
Videos
April 12, 2023
Are you a business owner looking to safeguard your brand identity? In this video, we'll go over the crucial steps to securing your brand's future with trademarks. From conducting a thorough trademark search to identifying the appropriate filing basis and class, we'll cover everything you need to know to successfully register your trademark.
News
April 11, 2023
While California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act generally holds employers strictly liable for harassment by a supervisor, the recent decision in Atalla v. Rite Aid Corporation from the Court of Appeal establishes an important limitation for personal relationships between employees.
Resources
April 6, 2023
In a commercial real estate transaction, representations and warranties serve as statements of fact or assurances made by the parties involved. These statements help to allocate risks between the buyer and seller and provide a basis for legal recourse if a party's representations or warranties are found to be false or misleading.
