In the course of litigation, one thing is certain: discovery. This is the process of gathering information from opposing parties (or specifically related third parties) to identify or resolve issues in the case. Sometimes discovery will consist of written...
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Labor Department rebuffed in pay discrimination probe
In prior posts, we have highlighted why it is important for companies to protect proprietary information, as such data can be vital to the success of a business. It also can have legal implications because of how negligent perseveration of private information,...
When life imitates art in family business disputes
We have all heard about family squabbles that spill over into the business world, however they often are reflected in soap operas. If you are a fan of “The Young and The Restless” or “Dallas” you can empathize with the struggles over...
Is your jury waiver agreement enforceable?
It is not uncommon for small businesses and corporations to enter into agreements that have jury waiver provisions that may apply in the event an aggrieved party files a lawsuit. These provisions are arguably as common as arbitration or mediation requirements. After...
The Ninth Circuit Expands the Reach of Retaliation Claims under Dodd-Frank
If your client is an employer in any of the states in the Ninth Circuit, including California, the client's chances of being sued for a retaliatory discharge under Dodd-Frank may have increased exponentially. Dodd-Frank, among many things, prohibits an employer from...
Four ways to avoid lawsuits and save money
There’s an old adage about business; if you’re in business long enough, you will eventually be sued. While many business owners can identify with that adage, it does not mean that your next lawsuit is already on the horizon. It basically means that given...
What to do after a data breach to avoid potential lawsuits
When a business deals with sensitive customer information, it is important to implement measures to avoid a data breach. Many companies employ a range of preventive measures, including thorough employee training and sophisticated security software.While prevention is...
Tips: avoiding business litigation (PART 1)
No matter how big or small your company may be, the thought of having to face a business dispute can be quite frightening. Unfortunately, in many cases, it may be inevitable that a business dispute will come up in the lifetime of your business. Of course, that dispute...
Youth baseball camp business dispute resolved in federal court
Little league baseball is big business. This is what the U.S. District Court in Washington found out in a lawsuit between former co-owners of Headfirst Baseball, a multimillion dollar youth baseball and summer camp company.This four-year legal battle between Brendan...
Google partner company sues Uber for theft of technology
Uber has been having a rough few weeks. After the company reduced surge pricing at a New York airport when protesters of the recent travel ban flooded the gates, users of Uber deleted their accounts en masse. Then there have been the sexual harassment claims over the...