Employment Law

Whistleblowing continues to be one of the fastest growing and grossing areas of law. In addition to the financial incentive for whistleblowers, laws are constantly added to fuel the field’s meteoric growth. In 2015, the U.S. Justice Department reported that it settled False Claims Act (FCA) cases with over 450 hospitals for more than $250 million related to improper billing

California employees are protected against discrimination based on their own protected conditions, including age (over 40), sex, pregnancy, race, national origin, physical or mental condition, religion or having an industrial injury (Labor Code 132a). (California Government Code Section 12960, et seq.) A more difficult issue presents itself when the employee is “associated” with a protected individual but does not have

Overview of Patent Law, Trademark Law & Copyright Law Each area of intellectual property carries a uniquely shaped historical background and continues to develop as new regulations, litigation, and technologies emerge, but each shares the protection afforded by the California and federal courts. The most significant U.S. statutes pertaining to intellectual property are the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, the

As the leading state for improving employee rights, California continues to set the bar for ground-breaking employment law litigation and legislation. With companies pushing toward greater efficiency with lower costs, spiraling economic pressures, and a charged political climate, a continued increase in the abuse of employees is inevitable. Accordingly, employees, and their counsel, must remain vigilant. The following areas are