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
March 7, 2022
New Law Prevents Employers From Forcing Employees to Arbitrate Sexual Harassment and Assault Lawsuits
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...
January 24, 2022
Meet The Team: Lisa Rice
This installment of Meet the Team features Lisa M. Rice, a partner in Walsworth’s Orange County office and chair of the firm’s Life Sciences practice. She is also a member of the firm’s Steering Committee and...
December 27, 2021
Walsworth Publishes 2021 Life Sciences Year In Review
Walsworth publishes its 2021 Year In Review Life Sciences Update. Stay up-to-date with our discussion of recent drug, device, talc, and opioid litigation, and trends in life sciences, including COVID-19, CBD, and recent...