2013 updates to the FEHA California pregnancy regulations *

USA - January 24 2013
Amendments to California's pregnancy regulations became effective on December 30, 2012, creating many new responsibilities for employers. While…

Co-authors: Liana Rabinovitch, Tracy L. Scheidtmann , Sarah Armstrong Coats.

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A new term in the U.S. Supreme Court: cases to watch *

USA - October 16 2012
Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court began a new term that is anticipated to include decisions on hot-button issues such as affirmative action, same-sex marriage and national security.

Co-authors: Mark Thompson, David A. Prahl .

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California court finds arbitration agreement in employee handbook unenforceable *

USA - August 28 2012
In a July 30, 2012 decision the Second Appellate District of the Court of Appeal ruled that an employee was not bound by the arbitration clause in his employee handbook for a slew of reasons.

Co-authors: Mike Delikat, Katina B. Miner .

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California Supreme Court confirms work product protection for attorney-directed investigations *

USA - July 10 2012
The California Supreme Court recently clarified the extent of the attorney work product privilege under California law regarding recorded witness statements and the identities of witness interviewed by counsel, resolving a split of authority in the court of appeal

Co-authors: Brooke D. Arena, Rachel J. Coe .

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California Court of Appeal says no to class certification of independent contractors *

USA - July 10 2012
The California Court of Appeal has affirmed a trial court’s order denying class certification on the alleged misclassification of independent contractors.

Co-authors: Brooke D. Arena, Rachel J. Coe .

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