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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
As the tech industry booms in the Bay Area, some workers might be asking themselves who is really benefiting from the boom. A recent publication on the lack of diversity […]
The numbers are staggering: Medical experts estimate that each year, nearly 200,000 people die in the U.S. because they were subjected to medical errors or preventable hospital-acquired infections. Newspapers and […]
The United States’ legal system is designed to provide private citizens recourse when they are injured or damaged by the negligent conduct of others. Medical malpractice litigation is one such […]
