Tesla Going Private? Hold the Charge
8/31/18
By: Matt Jones
Elon Musk recently tweeted his plan to take Tesla private at $420/share. He even went so far to say “Funding secured.” Such a tweet was of course met with a mix of emotions and responses. Once that …
Is the SEC Mortal After All?
8/27/18
By:Ted Peters
The Securities and Exchange Commission, created through the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is without a doubt one of the most powerful regulatory agencies in the free world. According to its website, the SEC’s mission is …
California Attacks Arbitration Agreements …. Yet Again!
8/24/18
By: Dave Daniels
On August 22, 2018, the California Senate voted to approve AB 3080, a bill prompted by the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment. Nominally, the bill is intended to combat the use of mandatory arbitration agreements and confidentiality …
The California State Bar’s New Rule Follows a National Trend of Disciplining Attorneys for Discrimination
8/24/18
By: Paige Pembrook
The newly revised California Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys, set to take effect November 1, 2018, include a tougher approach to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in legal practice that exposes attorneys to State Bar discipline even …
Discrimination Suit Over Service Dog Revived By Third Circuit
8/23/18
By: Barry Brownstein
The Third Circuit has revived a lawsuit by the parents of an epileptic girl who claim a Pennsylvania school discriminated against her by barring her service dog.
In 2014, Traci and Joseph Berardelli sued the Allied Services …
If You Don’t Have Anything Nice To Say….You Probably Shouldn’t Post It!
8/22/18
By: Shaun Daugherty & Samantha Skolnick
Mothers all over the world have admonished their children: “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” It may lose something when translated into some obscure dialects, but the …
Don’t Get Bitten… Are You In Compliance With DOL's COBRA Continuation Coverage Election Notice?
8/21/18
By: Pamela Everett
The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida has certified a class action suit against Marriott International, Inc. for allegations that it failed to provide required notices of eligible terminated employees’ right to continued …
Following in the Footsteps of Lebron James? Ohio Parts Ways with the Restatement of Liability Insurance
8/17/18
By: Matthew Weiss
Last week Ohio Governor John Kasich signed into law legislation that rejected the American Law Institute’s (ALI) Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance, claiming that it “does not constitute the public policy of Ohio.” According to …
Smart Cities Face Hacking Threat
8/15/18
By: Ze’eva Kushner
As you sit in traffic, frustrated and wondering why the city or municipality cannot do something to ease congestion, know that a city’s use of internet-connected technology to make your commute better may also invite hackers to …
Another Day, Another Dollar: Private Detention Center Sued By Detainees for Violations of the Washington Minimum Wage Act
8/9/18
By: Layli Eskandari Deal
A lawsuit filed by thousands of detained immigrants held at the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) in Tacoma, Washington alleges systematic wage theft by GEO Group, Inc. The Plaintiffs seek to recover wages under the Washington Minimum …
USCIS Creates Another Roadblock for Legal Immigrants
8/8/18
By: Kenneth Levine
A proposed Trump administration change to the “public charge” regulations, expected to be issued within the next few months, will dramatically alter the process for how Immigration Officers determine eligibility for citizenship or permanent residency. USCIS designates …
Amendments To Pennsylvania’s CASPA Will Change The Landscape Of Payment Disputes
8/3/18
By: Jonathan Romvary
Anyone who has ever done any amount of work as a contractor or who has represented them in collections cases has learned from hard experience that it can be all but impossible to get paid for one’s …