Effective April 1, 2016, employers are required to comply with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing's ("DFEH") new notice and posting requirements regarding Pregnancy Disability Leave. See 2 CCR § 11051. The new regulations require employers...
In Diaz v. Kosmata (In re Diaz), BAP No. CC-15-1219, the 9th Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel (the "BAP") reversed the Central District bankruptcy court's allowance of a homestead exemption for a disabled debtor, holding that the bankruptcy court erred in failing to...
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The steady increase in middle market transactions that we noted in our first post of 2016 may reach into the film and entertainment industry. According to a recent LA Business Journal report, Lionsgate Entertainment Group, Inc. is considering a merger with premium...
It is often said that the federal courts are zealously jealous of their jurisdiction, conferring it only on the chosen few who demonstrate they possess the Constitutional privilege of having their dispute adjudicated by a federal tribunal.The extent to which a federal...
We all know that the movie industry is big business. This is why major movie productions can cost upwards of $200 million, because they can gross nearly $1 billion. While the numbers corresponding to blockbusters are widely known (largely because of ticket sales), how...
If you were surprised that MySpace was still around, you would not be alone. Many of the users that supported the popular social media site in its heyday are well beyond their teen years. (and probably Facebook users).The site that was essentially a predecessor to...
In today’s marketplace, establishing and maintaining a brand is almost as important as the product or service itself. Consumers know that BMW is the ultimate driving machine for a reason. Same thing with the familiar jingles that identify and distinguish Farmers...
Who would have thought that the advertising landscape for yogurt producers would get so heated? Indeed, competition in this industry can be fierce, with many producers touting their brand's attributes and how they fit into healthy diets. However, federal advertising...
For sports retailers, spring is a great time to be in business. Many high school and outside organizations are gearing up for baseball season. Also, as the weather improves in colder regions of the country, many parents are buying new bicycles, helmets and pads for...