LIKE NO ONE IS WATCHING: "Thumbs Up" Emoji Indicates Acceptance of a Contract in Saskatchewan Court
There are many requirements for forming a valid contract in California. The most basic are: offer, acceptance, and consideration. An...
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NEWS & RESOURCES
BETTER A JOB THAN A LAWSUIT
Litigation is serious business. When I sue someone on behalf of my clients, I'm accusing the defendant of having broken the law, and...
The Sincerest Form of Flattery: The Nation may Follow California’s Lead on Noncompetes
Since 1872 – more than 150 years ago – California rejected noncompete agreements in favor of open competition. That seems like a...
It's High Time: What California's Marijuana "De-Criminilization" Means -- and What it Doesn't Mean
California has long been more progressive than the federal government on the issue of cannabis. Since 1996, medical use of cannabis has...
After Hours: Can your Lawful Activity Away from the Workplace get you Fired?
I. Can Your California Employer Fire You for Legal Activity Away from the Workplace? You've probably heard about the events in...
What to do as You are Being Fired
Losing your job can be traumatic. All of a sudden, you don't know how you're going to make your house payments or pay your rent. Will you...
Advancing Toward Fairness: the Fair Pay Act of 2016
"Fairness is what justice really is." -- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart Women earn less money than men. That is a truism...
Your Wages and What to Do if You're Paid Incorrectly
California jealously protects the wages of its workers for the most part. Paying workers correctly and on time is a fundamental public...
Justice for All: Workplace Law and the Undocumented Worker
I recently gave a talk to a group of soon-to-be college graduates about workplace law. I gave them an outline of at-will employment,...
What is My Case Worth?
If you have had something illegal happen to you in the workplace, and you are considering taking legal action, you've probably asked...
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