From the Labor & Employment Department:

2018 Brings Changes to California’s Labor and Employment Laws: Part Two of a Three Part Series

New legislation regarding labor and employment laws in California became effective on January 1, 2018. Several laws address parental leave, hiring practices, gender discrimination and harassment, wages, workplace safety and workers’ compensation. Here is a brief overview of noteworthy changes in the legislation for employers: (more…)

From the Labor & Employment Department:

2018 Brings Changes to California’s Labor and Employment Laws – Part One of a Three Part Series

New legislation regarding labor and employment laws in California became effective on January 1, 2018. (more…)

Case update from the NJ State Bar Association: 
38-2-5185

In the Matter of the Estate of Mary Jane Lynch, N.J. Super. App. Div. (Suter, J.A.D.) (19 pp.)

Decedent executed a will and declaration of trust wherein her personal property was to be equally distributed to her two children, appellant-daughter and appellee-son. The residuary estate was left to the family trust and the assets there were divided equally between the siblings. (more…)

With the current financial conditions that are prevalent today, more and more companies are moving into the direction of mergers and acquisitions. Middle market companies, in particular, seem to carry out these much more than larger companies, as it usually helps them grow and develop. Often, these mergers and acquisitions are part of their development strategy. (more…)

The Native American people under Palm Springs tribal law need to understand the legal ramifications of holding land in trust and the possibilities of earning a fee in trust. (more…)

What Is An Appeal Under California Law

The Supreme Court of California has the original jurisdiction in several areas of law. A team of three judge-panels decide all cases in the California Appellate court. However, their decision on whether a case is eligible for appeal is based on some certain criteria. The opinion is published if it involves a new law, presents new evidence, or is a legal issue involving public interest. A legal representative who is experienced with the legal issues surrounding appeal cases could serve your best legal interests. (more…)

The rising number of people turning up with STDs is alarming. What’s even more alarming than that is the number of people who claim that their partner did not notify them of a disease. Concealing that information and not telling a lovemaking partner could be deemed a personal injury in the court’s eyes. (more…)

Often times, municipal litigation involves precise zoning laws in a specific counties, towns, and cities. However, these type of lawsuits can also be brought about on behalf of law enforcement agencies, government entities, and schools. (more…)

Our firm helps customers out with a number of issues and grievances. Below you will find a brief outline of 4 areas of expertise. (more…)

Sexually transmitted diseases are in no way uncommon, yet the transmission of STDs can result in civil, or even criminal, charges. In our culture STDs hold a stigma that might result in them being hidden or undisclosed by one partner to another. In extreme cases, STDs can purposely spread. (more…)