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“Thank you Jeff. I am so grateful for all of your help. I feel so fortunate that you were my attorney. You are absolutely incredible and I sing your praises to everyone.”

Recent Case

Plaintiff (Client): Bruce Brainerd
Defendant: Marriott International

Court: US District Court, California Central District

Bruce Brainerd was General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Laguna Niguel.

Recent Posts

• Colorado’s FAMLI Leave Act
  Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act. § 8-13.3-501 et seq., C.R.S. 8-13.3-501. Short title. This part 5 shall be known and may be cited as the “Paid Family… Read more: Colorado’s FAMLI Leave Act
• The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) and the Fixed, Determinable, Annual, or Periodical income (FDAP) rules
  Gilbert v. United States, 998 F. 3d 410 – Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit 2021 FIRPTA and the FDAP rules require the transferee—or buyer—in taxable transactions with a foreign entity… Read more: The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) and the Fixed, Determinable, Annual, or Periodical income (FDAP) rules
• California Labor Code §1102.5
  An employer in California is prohibited by law from retaliating against an employee who complains to his employer about what s/he believes to be illegal conduct on the part of… Read more: California Labor Code §1102.5
• New California requirements for employment separation agreements
  (A) It is an unlawful employment practice for an employer or former employer to include in any agreement related to an employee’s separation from employment any provision that prohibits the disclosure… Read more: New California requirements for employment separation agreements
• The Harmonized System for Exports
  Among industry classification systems, Harmonized System (HS) Codes are commonly used throughout the export process for goods. The Harmonized System is a standardized numerical method of classifying traded products. The HS… Read more: The Harmonized System for Exports
• Economic Duress and Equitable Estoppel
  13340 MDR LLC v. PREFERRED BANK, Cal: Court of Appeal, 2nd Appellate Dist., 5th Div. 2019 A claim of economic duress often arises when a party is attempting to avoid… Read more: Economic Duress and Equitable Estoppel
• Transfers to Defraud Creditors
  Under some circumstances a creditor may sue to set aside a transfer of property by a debtor, where the transfer defrauds that creditor. (Civ.Code, § 3439 et seq., the Uniform… Read more: Transfers to Defraud Creditors
• Bereavement Leave
  Assembly Bill No. 1949 CHAPTER 767 An act to amend Sections 12945.21 and 19859.3 of, and to add Section 12945.7 to, the Government Code, relating to employment. [ Approved by Governor September 29, 2022. Filed with Secretary… Read more: Bereavement Leave
• Substantive unconscionability in the context of an arbitration agreement
  TAMANAHA v. DroneBASE, INC., Cal: Court of Appeal, 2nd Appellate Dist., 3rd Div. 2022 We begin by reviewing general principles of unconscionability. “`One common formulation of unconscionability is that it… Read more: Substantive unconscionability in the context of an arbitration agreement
• Colorado’s new non-compete / confidentiality agreement law
  Effective August 10, 2022 Section 8-2-113 – Unlawful to intimidate worker – agreement not to compete – prohibition – exceptions – notice – definition (1)Legislative intent. The general assembly intends to… Read more: Colorado’s new non-compete / confidentiality agreement law