Apr 26 – Attorney Articles
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…
Apr 16 – Attorney Articles
CBP recently announced the publication of an Interim Final Rule in the Federal Register that will automate Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record to streamline the admissions process for individuals lawfully visiting the United…
Apr 16 – Attorney Articles
On March 8, 2013, USCIS released a new Form I-9, Employment Verification Eligibility to be used by employers. Effective May 8, 2013, the new form must be used and prior versions are…
Apr 10 – Diversity, Press Releases
SAN DIEGO – April 10, 2013 –Higgs Fletcher & Mack, a San Diego-based law firm for more than 70 years, has expanded its commitment to diversity and education in the San Diego…
Apr 05 – Attorney Articles
Collins v. Navistar (March 29, 2013), California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District (2013 Cal.App. Lexis 254) “ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN FORESEE FOREVER” In a recently published case, the California…
Jan 24 – Firm Articles
Many California employers have rounding policies that alter employee time entries to the nearest tenth (or other increment) of an hour. There is no California statute authorizing this practice and the court’s…
Jan 16 – Attorney Articles
As of January 1, 2013, an owner of a private commercial construction project can no longer enjoy the benefit of a broad, sweeping indemnity provision in its contract. Starting this year, an…
Jan 11 – Attorney Articles
Although it seems obvious, it is imperative that every construction contract you enter into is in the name of a valid licensee. Failing to do so can be extremely costly. Recently, the…
Dec 17 – In the Community
On November 14, 2012, the Garfield High School Foundation held its 15th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon at The Prado Restaurant. The food for this annual luncheon is prepared by students from Garfield High…
Dec 06 – Firm Articles
As a result of the continued availability of new mediums of expression and changes in technology, the protection of rights in creative works under copyright law presents some of the most complicated…