Frivolous, Unreasonable or Groundless: New Changes to Employer Statutory Offers to Compromise
Frivolous, Unreasonable or Groundless: New Changes to Employer Statutory Offers to Compromise

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May 13, 2019
Mary Watson Fisher

Frivolous, Unreasonable or Groundless: New Changes to Employer Statutory Offers to Compromise

In late 2018, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1300 which included an amendment to the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”). This amendment limited the use of Code of Civil Procedure Section 998 offers
May 8, 2019

A Tenant’s Baggage: What to Do with Personal Property Left Behind

One common occurrence for both commercial and residential landlords is the disposal of personal property left behind after a tenant vacates. Commercial Property Effective January 1, 2019, assembly bill 2173 came into law...
April 17, 2019
Mary Watson Fisher

Employees vs. Independent Contractors: Battle Continues Over Classification in California

Lawsuits against companies accused of misclassifying workers as independent contractors are on the rise in the wake of last year’s landmark California Supreme Court decision, Dynamex v. Superior Court, which announced a
January 31, 2019
Margaret F. Mahaffey Jessica S. Kim Kendra E. Bray

Walsworth Publishes 2019 Asbestos Litigation Update

Walsworth is pleased to publish its January 2019 Asbestos Litigation Update. This update provides insight into significant asbestos cases and trends affecting the market over the past year. Click here to read the full...
December 17, 2018
Katie A. Stricklin

Walsworth Publishes 2018 Year-End Life Sciences Update

Walsworth publishes the 2018 Year-End Life Sciences Litigation Update. This bi-annual litigation update provides insight into regulations passed and significant cases or trends affecting the market. Click here to read the...