Insights: Results

The Impact of Duran on the Certification Process in Wage and Hour Class Actions

by Tim Freudenberger and Nancy Lubrano

In May 2014, class action defense attorney Tim Freudenberger from Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP, obtained a very favorable decision from the California Supreme Court in Duran v. U.S. Bank Nat. Assn., 59 Cal. 4th 1 (2014).

California Overhauls Controversial Private Attorneys General Act

by Katherine A. Hren and Eric C. Schwettmann

Enacted 20 years ago, PAGA is well behind the litigation curve in an age where change is always in motion.

Florida Amends Statewide Cybersecurity and Ransomware Act

by Gregory Sirico

A closer look at a Florida act's amendments to strengthen cybersecurity and ransomware requirements across the state.

Now That We Are Secure: The SECURE Act Brings Important Changes to Retirement Plans

by Jesse St. Cyr

The SECURE Act aims to make retirement plans easier for Americans.

“Defend Trade Secrets Act” Signed Into Law Effective May 11, 2016

by Brooks Kushman

The Defendant Trade Secrets Act of 2015 (“DTSA”), was signed into law by President Obama on May 11, 2016. The new statute creates broad private federal cause of action for trade secret misappropriation and has been hailed as “the most sweeping change to the nation’s intellectual property laws in a generation or more.”

How College Athletes Will Be Paid Under California’s Fair Pay to Play Act

by Hugh F. Murray III

Another Challenge to NCAA’s Financial Structure

How the Death on the High Seas Act Factors in to Cruise Lines Having Lifeguards on Cruise Ships

by Charles R. Lipcon

However, despite the emphasis on a family-friendly environment, one major issue has historically dominated the discussion of cruise ship safety: the presence (or lack thereof) of lifeguards on cruise ships.

Are Uber Drivers Employees or Independent Contractors?

by William W. Hurst

Some Uber drivers earn well below the minimum wage rate per hour.

Northern California In the Law

by Gregory Sirico

Key litigation trends in wage disputes, workplace privacy and employment practices across Northern California.

US Criminal Law Legal Guide: Navigating Future Changes in Legislation

by Gregory Sirico

This article highlights noteworthy pending criminal justice reform legislation, such as the Equal Act, the First Step Implementation Act and the Federal Prison Oversight Act.

Emroch & Kilduff: Virginia's Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Attorneys

by Emroch & Kilduff

For over 40 years, the award-winning Virginia-based firm Emroch & Kilduff has worked to represent their personal injury clients in both state and federal courts.

Leading the Evolution in Workplace Law

by Best Lawyers

Colin G.M. Gibson discusses workplace safety, issues such as raising the minimum wage, and job-protected leaves. 

New Australian Data Breach Notification Laws

by Giovanni Marino

The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Act) has been amended by the Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2017 (Cth) (the Amending Act). The Amending Act introduces a mandatory data breach notification regime where an “eligible data breach” occurs. The amendments will commence on February 23, 2018, unless they are proclaimed to commence earlier.

A Q&A with Advisory Board member Colleen Tracy James of Mayer Brown.

by Best Lawyers

Navigating the Hatch-Waxman Act and Patent Litigation

New York's New Sexual Harassment Law: What Employers Need to Know

by Ann E. Evanko

New York's Stop Sexual Harassment Act goes into effect in October 2019.