Private Attorney Generals Act Litigation
Represented several automobile dealerships in litigation under California’s Private Attorneys General Act alleging non-compliant break policies and unpaid wages; obtained favorable settlement pre-discovery.
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51 Farella Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Forty-six Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . Five Farella lawyers were named to Best Lawyers: Ones to...
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Returning to the Office: Legal and Practical Considerations for Keeping Your Team Safe
Farella's Ashley Breakfield (moderator) and Holly Sutton, along with guest speaker Tom Cashin from Shorenstein, discuss “Returning to the Office: Legal and Practical Considerations for Keeping Your Team Safe.” COVID-19 shelter-in-place mandates caused employers to close their...
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Employment Law Issues to Consider Before Including Work Made for Hire Clauses in Contractor Agreements
For most employers, it is important to own the intellectual property rights in written and/or graphic work commissioned from independent contractors. But including a Work Made for Hire Clause (“WMFH Clause”) in an independent...
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Preparing Your Organization for California’s New Employment Laws in 2022 (Webinar)
Join Chandra Andrade and Rebecca Stephens at our next Nonprofit Education Series discussing "Preparing Your Organization for California’s New Employment Laws in 2022." Each year in California, the new year brings new employment laws...
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Law Updates for California Employers: COVID Sick Leave Obligations, Meal-Period Rules, COBRA Benefits
New legislation and a recent court decision have significant implications for California employers. Certain California employers must now provide supplemental paid sick leave to employees who miss work for specified reasons related to the...
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Farella Braun + Martel Represents ACE Cider in its Sale to Vintage Wine Estates
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel represented ACE Cider , The California Cider Company, the top independently owned hard cider brand in the U.S., in its sale to Vintage Wine Estates, Inc...
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Rebecca Stephens Appointed to BASF Barristers Club Board of Directors
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10 Tips for Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Policies
The Biden administration recently announced that it will be mandating Covid-19 vaccine policies for federal contractors and federal employees, as well as for employers with over 100 employees. This announcement, along with surging Delta...
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Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" Rankings
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel earned national and regional rankings across several practice areas in the 2022 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® "Best Law Firms." The U.S. News...
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New California Employment Laws in 2022
The California Legislature passed and Governor Newsom signed several new or amended employment laws covering topics ranging from non-disparagement and separation agreements, the California Family Rights Act, and warehouse production quotas. Unless otherwise noted...
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