McMillin Albany, LLC v. Superior Court (Van Tassel)
McMillin Albany, LLC v. Superior Court (Van Tassel): Borton Petrini Persuades California Supreme Court that SB800 (“Right to Repair Act”) Provides the Exclusive Remedy for Ho
Recent Appellate Decisions – Spring 2017
FEDERAL In the case of Zetwick v. County of Yolo (2017) ___F.3d ___ 2017 W.L.710476, the 9th Circuit reversed and remanded a decision of the district court granting summary judgmen
New Elliott Homes Case Sides with Home Builders in Statewide SB800 Debate
Through its published opinion Elliott Homes, Inc. v. Superior Court (Hicks), the Third District Court of Appeal has added its voice to the statewide debate, which is presently pend
Injunction on Overtime Laws
Yesterday, a federal judge ordered that the US Department of Labor stay implementation of the new overtime laws at the request of 21 states.
Insured Builder Entitled to Counsel of Choice
Insured Builder Entitled to Counsel of Choice -- by Calvin R. Stead, Esq. Contin
Recovery of Expert Fees after Voluntary Dismissal
Recovery of Expert Fees after Voluntary Dismissal -- by Calvin R. Stead, Esq. Continu
Labor and Employment Law Update
Labor Code Secs. 202 and 203 Continue Reading Labor and Employment Law Update
Labor and Employment Law Update
Labor and Employment Law Update Continue Reading Labor and Employment Law Update
Map Extension Bill
Map Extension Bill Gives Relief to Builders for 2 More Years Continue Reading Map Extension Bill
The Split of Authority Between State and Federal Courts Continues as to Whether Arbitration Clauses Can Prevent Employees from Filing Representative Court Actions Under the Private Attorney General’s Act (PAGA)
Three recent state court decisions from the Fourth and Second Districts have come down in California, invalidating attempts by employers to enforce arbitration clauses as they rela