News & Insights
News & Insights
November 27, 2017

Meet the Team Q&A: Laurie Sherwood

As an avid traveler, Laurie Sherwood spends her spare time enjoying adventures throughout the world. In the past few years, she has visited Vietnam, Cape Cod, Laos, Bruges, and London. While Laurie enjoys a trip just about...
November 27, 2017
Laurie E. Sherwood

Best Practices in Creating Workplace Harassment Policies

From Hollywood to Washington, D.C., to Sacramento, California, to Any Town, USA, the past few weeks have seen a flurry of sexual harassment claims. These claims highlight the ongoing issues with sexual harassment in the...
November 27, 2017
Sage R. Knauft

California Employers Must Now Pay Commissioned Employees Separate Rest Period Pay

In February 2017, a California appellate court made a ruling that significantly impacts the way commissioned employees are paid. In Vaquero v. Stoneledge Furniture LLC, the court held that pay plans providing for draws and...
November 27, 2017

New California Legislation Gives Air Quality Officials the Ability to Quickly Stop Pollution

California has been combating air pollution since the enactment of the Air Pollution Control Act of 1947, which authorized the creation of Air Pollution Control Districts (APCD) or Air Quality Management Districts (AQMD) in...
November 27, 2017
Cindy R. Hughes

The Smart Kid on the Block

Blockchain technology is the “new kid that is moving into your neighborhood.” This innovative technology may revolutionize the business world by changing the way contracts are entered into and performed. What Is...