In late 2021, California became the 46th state to do away with the so called “death discount.” The “death discount” is a term used by plaintiffs and their attorneys which refers to the supposed...
April 5, 2022
California’s End to the “Death Discount” in Personal Injury Litigation
March 21, 2022
Meet the Team: Gina Berg
This installment of Meet the Team features Gina Berg, Walsworth’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Gina’s work has a significant impact on the firm’s current business operations, and she has been
March 7, 2022
New Law Prevents Employers From Forcing Employees to Arbitrate Sexual Harassment and Assault Lawsuits
On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act. The new law amends the Federal Arbitration Act to prevent an employer from compelling an employee
February 10, 2022
Facing Omicron Surge and Workers’ Petitions, Governor Extends COVID-19 Sick Leave
In response to the Omicron variant surge and petitions of concerned front-line workers, California Governor Gavin Newsom just signed Senate Bill 114 (Labor Code section 248.6) into law, which reinstates the COVID-19...
February 2, 2022
California Supreme Court Ruling Makes it Easier for Employees to Prove Retaliation Claims
On January 27, 2022, the California Supreme Court held that an employee who sues their employer for retaliation under the California Labor Code Section 1102.5 whistleblowing statute may prove their claim using the burden of...