The National Crime Victim Bar Association
Over the course of my career, I have been fortunate enough to be actively involved in a number of professional organizations designed to bring justice and civil rights to the […]
Author: Diane Rames
New CD from Idiot Grins, State of Health
Partner Randy Strauss continues his life-long love affair with music as he and his band, Idiot Grins, release their third album, State of Health. The album has recieved rave reviews, with critics saying: “…this […]
Idiot Grins Releases New Album “Big Man”
When you meet Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer’s Randy Strauss the first thing you think of is a passionate, diligent, talented plaintiffs’ attorney who has great respect for the […]
Blowing the Whistle on Illegal Behavior in Big Pharma
By discovering the next “miracle” pharmaceutical, drug companies not only improve many people’s lives, but also stand to earn substantial profits. While it is important that companies be compensated for […]
Age Discrimination Plaintiffs Still Have Options Under California Law
In Gross v. FBL Financial Services, the United States Supreme Court struck a blow to age discrimination plaintiffs across the nation. But California law, including the Fair Employment and Housing […]
Emotional Distress Damages in Employment Cases: Contract Remedies, Tort Remedies and the Importance of the Expert Witness
Article written by Jayme L. Walker and Gary Gwilliam For many of us, our jobs play a central role in defining our identities. Loss of employment can be an especially […]
Court to rule on use of mixed-motive defense in discrimination cases
A case pending before the California Supreme Court could have a major impact on plaintiffs’ abilities to recover damages in employment discrimination cases. The case, Harris v. City of Santa Monica, asks […]
When Does the Amazon Way Become Employment Discrimination?
The New York Times recently reported on the intensely competitive environment for employees at Amazon.com. The article noted incidents of sabotage and forced resignation for employees who faced medical problems, […]
Oakland’s New Paid Sick Leave Law
As of March 2, 2015, all Oakland employees are entitled to paid sick leave. The November, 2014 ballot initiative titled “Measure FF” was overwhelmingly approved by Oakland voters. The initiative […]
Do I have a Case Against My Employer?
One of the most devastating things that can happen in a person’s life is being terminated from a job. When the termination is unfair or unwarranted it can have particularly […]
