It is black letter law that dissolution “kills” a California corporation and cuts off its ability to conduct business or employ workers. The corporation thus gently passes into history, and its former officers and...
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November 27, 2017
Is a Dissolved Corporation Really a Dead Corporation? Issues in Defending a Dissolved Corporation
June 12, 2017
New Regulation in California Regarding Use of Criminal Background Checks for Employment Decisions
On July 1, 2017, the California Fair Employment and Housing Council (FEHC) will implement a regulation limiting the use of an applicant or employee’s criminal history in employment decisions, including hiring, firing and...
June 12, 2017
California Rest Periods: Who’s Really in Control?
In California, employees are guaranteed rest periods of 10 minutes per four hours worked. Failure to permit those rest periods can have serious consequences for employers, including payment of penalties and overtime wages....
June 12, 2017
Meet the Team Q&A: Elizabeth Huynh
Elizabeth Huynh began her legal career as a deputy district attorney for Ventura County, where she was recognized for her jury trial record. In particular, she obtained seven verdicts for the state in the span of only six...
March 1, 2017
“Black Box” or Not? Supreme Court Confronts Racial Bias in Jury Deliberations
Courts nationwide generally treat the jury room as a “black box,” meaning inquiry into jury room discussions is not, in most states, permitted. Jurors can discuss their feelings after the verdict if they want to, but no...