On August 30, 2019, CA Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that significantly limits the defense cross-examination time in depositions in cases where individuals have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or silicosis....
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September 5, 2019
California Legislature Limits Defendants’ Examination in Mesothelioma Cases
August 26, 2019
EPA Finds Key Ingredient of Roundup Herbicide is Not Carcinogenic and Bans California Retailers from Including Cancer Warnings
Numerous lawsuits have been filed against Bayer AG, which obtained the rights to the herbicide Roundup in its takeover of Monsanto, as well as a number of retailers which regularly sell the product, alleging these companies...
July 2, 2019
Walsworth Publishes 2019 Mid-Year Employment Update
Walsworth publishes the 2019 Mid-Year Employment Update. This bi-annual litigation update provides insight into key cases, legislation, notable verdicts and more. Click here to read the full report. For more information,...
June 13, 2019
Real Estate Agents in California: Independent Contractors or Employees?
Are California real estate agents still independent contractors? Lawsuits against companies who are accused of misclassifying workers as independent contractors are on the rise in the wake of last year’s landmark...
June 4, 2019
Supreme Court Makes it Easier for Employees to Sue Employers in Court for Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
In a unanimous decision handed down on June 3, 2019, the United States Supreme Court ruled that an employee may sue her employer in federal or state court for discrimination without first having to file an administrative...