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Blowing the Whistle on Illegal Behavior in Big Pharma

July 30, 2019 Diane Rames

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 […]

 Articles, Employment Law And Whistleblower

Age Discrimination Plaintiffs Still Have Options Under California Law

July 30, 2019 Diane Rames

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 […]

 Articles, Employment Law And Whistleblower

Emotional Distress Damages in Employment Cases: Contract Remedies, Tort Remedies and the Importance of the Expert Witness

July 30, 2019 Diane Rames

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 […]

 Articles, Employment Law And Whistleblower

Court to rule on use of mixed-motive defense in discrimination cases

July 30, 2019 Diane Rames

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 […]

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When Does the Amazon Way Become Employment Discrimination?

July 30, 2019 Diane Rames

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, […]

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Oakland’s New Paid Sick Leave Law

July 30, 2019 Diane Rames

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 […]

 Articles, Employment Law And Whistleblower

Do I have a Case Against My Employer?

July 30, 2019 Diane Rames

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 […]

 Articles, Employment Law And Whistleblower

How Do I Choose an Employment Attorney?

July 30, 2019 Diane Rames

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 […]

 Articles, Employment Law And Whistleblower

Medical Mistakes and Negligence Have Devastating Effects

July 30, 2019 Diane Rames

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 […]

 Articles, Medical Malpractice

California’s Tort Reform Puts Injured Patients at a Disadvantage

July 30, 2019 Diane Rames

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 […]

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