The Interesting World of Contract Work: Benefits and Takeaways

By Tod C. Gurney | Published September 24, 2015 | Posted in Business, Employment Issues, Employment Law, Labor Law, Wage & Hour | Tagged Tags: Business, employee, employer, Employment, Labor law, Wage & Hour | Leave a comment

In recent years the labor market has experienced a large influx of independence, both for employers and workers, through the increase in use of contract workers. Many individuals who were negatively impacted by the economic downturn caused by the housing bubble were reluctant to place their trust in another corporate entity by binding themselves to Read More

Much Ado Uber Nothing? The Fight Continues

By Melinda Garcia | Published September 23, 2015 | Posted in Business, Civil Litigation, Employment Issues, Employment Law | Tagged Tags: Business, civil litigation, employee, Employment, Labor law | Leave a comment

The latest update in what is turning into an extended legal battle in the California court system is that the drivers suing rideshare company Uber have been authorized to proceed as a class. While the war is far from over, the latest ruling in this case has been a ‘win’ for the plaintiff drivers in Read More

Mergers & Acquisitions: California Supreme Court Issues Corporate Friendly Insurance Decision

By Melinda Garcia | Published September 9, 2015 | Posted in Business, Mergers & Acquisitions | Tagged Tags: Business, Mergers | Leave a comment

When companies engage in growth through a merger or acquisition, the intent is to build a stronger entity that will reap bigger benefits for shareholders. There are numerous complex considerations that a company’s leaders face when making such a decision, including whether there are any outstanding litigation issues that they need to be aware Read More

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