The Washington Supreme Court Declines to Apply the “Apex Doctrine” in Stratford v. Umpqua Bank: What This Means
The Washington Supreme Court Declines to Apply the “Apex Doctrine” in Stratford v. Umpqua Bank: What This Means Washington Supreme Court declined to apply the “Apex Doctrine” to shield executives from Discovery in Stratford v. Umpqua Bank. The “Apex Doctrine” is a legal principal aimed at protecting top executives and government officials from having to […]
How to Avoid Employment Issues in Your Business
How to Avoid Employment Issues in Your Business Avoiding employment issues in your business is a critical priority for most business owners. An attorney can play a crucial role in helping businesses create best practices to avoid employment issues. HERE ARE 10 WAYS TO CONSIDER Legal Expertise: Attorneys specializing in employment law are […]
Managing Employee Benefits: Do I Really Need to Work with an Attorney?
Managing Employee Benefits: Do I Really Need to Work with an Attorney? As a business owner or manager, you understand that one of your most valuable assets is your team. Attracting and retaining top talent is crucial for your company’s success, and a significant part of achieving this lies in offering competitive employee benefits. However, […]
As a Business Owner, How Do I Prevent Employment Litigation?
As a Business Owner, How Do I Prevent Employment Litigation? Avoiding employment litigation is crucial for businesses to maintain a positive and productive work environment while minimizing legal risks. Here are the top three things every business should know to help prevent employment litigation: COMPLIANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT LAWS Familiarize yourself with relevant federal, […]
Should You Consult an Attorney to Protect Your Intellectual Property?
Should You Consult an Attorney to Protect Your Intellectual Property? Consulting an attorney to protect your intellectual property is crucial for several reasons. Intellectual property by definition is a work or invention that is the result of creativity, such as a manuscript or a design, to which one has rights and for which one may […]
California Expands Prohibitions on Noncompete Restrictions
California Expands Prohibitions on Noncompete Restrictions It is settled law in California that contracts in which a party is “restrained from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or business of any kind is to that extent void.” [Bus. & Prof. Code Section 16600.] The three narrow exceptions to this restriction on noncompete agreements are (a) […]
Litigants in CA Have Powerful New Remedy
Litigants in CA Have Powerful New Remedy LITIGANTS IN CALIFORNIA HAVE A POWERFUL REMEDY IN CASES INVOLVING THEFT In Siry Investments vs. Saeed Farkhondehpour, 13 Cal. 5th 333 (2022), the California Supreme Court recently issued a decision that expands the remedies available to civil litigants who are victims of financial theft. California Penal Code […]
Kubiak v. County of Ravalli
Kubiak v. County of Ravalli Once a party makes a settlement offer in the form of an offer of judgment under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 68, they cannot withdraw it! In Kubiak v. County of Ravalli, 32 F.4th 1182, 1187-92 (9th Cir. 2022), the Ninth Circuit recently held that a Rule 68 offer of […]
Recent Judicial Vacancies Exacerbate The Already Daunting Caseload Pressures Within The Eastern District of California
Recent Judicial Vacancies Exacerbate The Already Daunting Caseload Pressures Within The Eastern District of California For years, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California has suffered from a shortage of judges coupled with one of the heaviest caseloads in the nation. As explained in a revised civil standing order issued by […]
Negligence Duty of Care & Loan Servicing
Negligence Duty of Care & Loan Modifications In Sheen v. Wells Fargo Bank, the California Supreme Court has settled a split of authority over the application of a general negligence duty of care to loan modification applications. In Sheen, the Second Appellate District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of claims against Wells Fargo […]
Served with a Summons & Complaint In State Court? Initial Steps for Corporate Defendants to Take
Served with a Summons & Complaint In State Court? Initial Steps for Corporate Defendants to Take Initial steps that corporate defendants take within the first month after being served with a summons and complaint can profoundly affect the outcome of the litigation. Though no outcome is certain, doing your part as a defendant can help […]
What Lies Beneath: The Hidden Costs of Standard Form Contracts
What Lies Beneath: The Hidden Costs of Standard Form Contracts With the advent of online legal services and downloadable templates for every type of contract imaginable, many individuals and business owners have taken legal drafting into their own hands. For a few hundred dollars, or sometimes even for “free”, anyone with a computer or smart […]
How To Prevent Business Liability & Litigation: The Importance Of Being Proactive
How To Prevent Business Liability & Litigation: The Importance Of Being Proactive If you are a business owner, chances are you would go to great lengths to prevent liability and litigation. Litigation and common business liabilities can be very costly to businesses and take a long time to resolve. So why do so many business […]
Pasadena Attorney Wins Significant Victory in 21 Year Legal Battle
Pasadena Attorney Wins Significant Victory in 21 Year Legal Battle Tom Bunn, partner at Pasadena law firm, Lagerlof, LLP, recently scored a significant victory in the California court of appeal in a 21-year legal battle when the court held that a municipal water supplier could not tap into an over pumped groundwater basin and acquire […]
