Sapp v. Rogers Cite as E068030 Filed June 11, 2019 California Court of Appeal, Fourth District Case Overview: Court removes trust administrator for delay and breach of duties. After the passing of Roscoe Sapp, Sr. in 1994, Edith Rogers and Roscoe Sapp, Jr., his granddaughter and son, were appointed co-administrators of
Generally, an employee’s “ordinary commute” to and from work is not compensable under California labor law. This is true even when the employee commutes in a vehicle that is owned, leased, or subsidized by the employer. Likewise, employees who are part of a home dispatch program and who may transport tools and equipment without expending
Many employers cover their staffing needs by having on-call shifts in which employees who are scheduled to be “on call” for particular shifts do not have to physically report to work unless they are told to do so, usually through some type of telephonic procedure wherein the employees are required
Under the Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair (or CROWN) Act, California law now prohibits employers and educators from discriminating against individuals based on their hairstyles. The bill, which was sponsored by State Senator Holly Mitchell, states: “The history of our nation is riddled with laws and
Mutual Fund Law Mutual funds are a type of investment where the shareholders combine money to invest in multiple stocks, money market investments, and bonds compared to investing in stock in only one company. Investment laws govern mutual funds. Through investing in mutual funds, millions of individuals save for retirement
Music Law The law that impacts the music industry is known as music law. In the US and globally, music is commercially bought and sold. Any law that affects how the music industry conducts business is a part of music law. Music law includes laws of any type that are
Medical Malpractice Law Medical malpractice law is an area of civil law that offers compensation to the victims of sub-optimal medical treatment. It is an area of law that provides financial compensation when an individual seeks healthcare and receives care that is below professional, reasonable standards. Medical malpractice law enables
Media Law Media law is the law that controls media production and use. This area of law encompasses various types of media such as internet, broadcast television, and print media. The practice of media law involves all types of legal matters that may surface during the production or consumption of
Land Zoning Law Land use and zoning law refer to the area of law that establishes how a landowner can use their land. Land use and zoning law pertain to the creation, application, and challenges involved in land use laws. Government agencies create laws that limit what landowners can do
Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP (SBEMP), the largest law firm based in the Coachella Valley, has formally announced attorneys Lena Wade and Vee Sotelo as new partners. Ms. Wade is a Coachella Valley native who returned to practice law in the Valley after graduating from Duke University Law