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Learn MoreAfter twelve years of litigation, six months of trial, and nearly two years of post-trial work and an appeal, my client and I finally enjoyed the hard-fought victory and conclusion of the…
The notion of servers, bartenders, cleaning staff, counter people and others sharing tips is nothing new. It’s often a fair practice that will retain quality employees and build rapport amongst team members.…
Higgs’ Labor and Employment Practice Group Chair, Alexis Gutierrez, was recently recognized by the San Diego Daily Transcript as one of its Top 100 Influentials. Congratulations to Alexis on this achievement. …
Alexis Gutierrez delivered a victory for San Diego institution, Old Town Mexican Café, defeating the proposed class certification sought of hundreds of potential members, and threatened multi-million dollar claim. After 2 years,…
San Diego Attorney Alexis Gutierrez has obtained de-certification of a 120,000+ member, multi-million dollar, certified class action brought against Sharp HealthCare. After 5-1/2 years, Alexis defeated a previously certified class action lawsuit…
Alexis Gutierrez wins big for MemorialCare Health System, an Orange and Los Angeles County-based hospital system, defeating the proposed class certification sought of 60,000+ members, and threatened multi-million dollar claim. After 2…
In Hofferica v St. Mary Medical Center, a staff nurse sued her hospital employer after she was fired—when she did not return—at the end of her approved FMLA leave. The employee alleged…
The NLRB has issued a Final Rule that requires employers to notify employees of their rights under the NLRA. This regulation is a mandatory posting effective November 14, 2011. The notice is…
NLRB Issues New Rule Requiring Employers to Post Notices The NLRB has issued a Final Rule that requires employers to notify employees of their rights under the NLRA. This regulation is a…
This week, Governor Jerry Brown vetoed Assembly Bill 559, legislation offered in response to Chavez v. City of Los Angeles, the 2010 California Supreme Court decision that upheld trial judges discretion to…
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