California recently joined several states across the country to implement pay transparency laws. Originating with Senate Bill (“SB”) 1162, approved by Gavin Newsom in September 2022, and subsequently codified with Labor...
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April 27, 2023
As New Pay Data Reporting Deadline Approaches, Employers Must Ensure Compliance with New Requirements
March 16, 2023
Let’s Make A Deal: The Art of Offers to Compromise
Litigation is a costly endeavor. Whether a case has merit or lacks it, getting to a resolution acceptable to both sides takes time and money – an investment by the parties, as well as by our overburdened civil justice...
February 23, 2023
Court of Appeal Reverses Trial Court Decision Based on Credibility of Corporate Representative’s Declaration
California’s Second District Court of Appeal recently reversed a trial court’s decision granting the defendant’s motion for summary in judgment in a personal injury case alleging asbestos exposure, based on
January 12, 2023
Walsworth Publishes 2022 Asbestos Litigation Year in Review
Walsworth’s 2022 Asbestos Litigation Year in Review report is now available for download. The report includes a summary of the volume of cases and trends in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Alameda County, noteworthy...
November 10, 2022
California Finds Distributor Liability for Downstream Entity’s Defective Assembly
On October 26, 2022, the California Fourth District Court of Appeal issued its published decision in Defries v. Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A, which reversed a jury finding of no liability against a defendant who...