Calculating an employee's regular rate of pay is a nuanced and constantly developing area of the law that requires employers to vigilantly keep a watchful eye on the latest statutory developments, as well as newly published case law. read more
Although Spring "sprung" a month ago, it is still a good time for Spring Cleaning for certain intellectual property and privacy matters. Here is a short to-do list for Spring 2022. read more
Arbitration agreements and class-action waivers have gotten a lot of hate lately. Towards the end of 2021, and following a multi-year injunction, the Ninth Circuit reinvigorated California's AB 51, which generally prohibits (but does not necessarily stop) employers from requiring employees to enter into pre-dispute arbitration agreements as a condition of employment or receipt of an employment-related benefit. read more
In this segment of Money Matters, Liam O'Connor provides creditors with an introduction to California's Enforcement of Judgments Law. read more
The Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel recently held that merely freezing a debtor's bank account holding funds that had been garnished by a judgment creditor did not violate the automatic stay. read more