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In a sharply divided decision, the 9th Circuit reversed a preliminary injunction that prohibited California from enforcing AB 51, which added California Labor Code § 432.6 and Government Code § 12953, ...

Lyft, Inc., the popular rideshare app that connects passengers in need of a ride to drivers who are willing to provide a ride, was recently hauled into court by three drivers...

The Spearin Doctrine dictates that a project owner impliedly warrants that the plans and specifications it provides are accurate and suitable, and can protect a contractor against liability.

In an important development, the United States Supreme Court agreed to review the California Court of Appeal opinion in Viking River Cruises v. Moriana, B297327 (Cal. App. Sep. 18, 2020)...

An emergency room patient was subject to the one year statute of limitations when she claimed she fell on the way back from the restroom due to medical personnel refusing to assist her.

The NLRB derives its authority from section 10 (c) of the NLRA.

Insurance industry professionals should take notice of a recent bill passed by the California legislature that will impact time-limited insurance settlements moving forward.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented disruption to California's judicial system. As the pandemic continued, the Judicial Council of California and county court systems struggled to find...

On November 4, 2021, OSHA formally announced its emergency rule that puts into practice President Biden's directive that all employers with 100 or more employees must require their workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine or get tested every week.

Top of mind for many legal commentators is whether remote appearances are here to stay. With courts across the nation resuming in-person trials, legal commentators are wondering whether...

Generally, a property owner is required to warn contractors performing work on their property of dangerous conditions. Where the condition is open and obvious, however, ...

In a case of first impression, a California appellate court held trial courts possess the inherent authority to dismiss Private Attorney General's Act (PAGA) of 2004 (Lab. Code §2698 et. seq.)...

In a case brought by newspaper carriers against the Sacramento Bee, the court ruled that they were not automatically classified as independent contractors, even though their contract clearly stated such ...

If the person suing can't afford to pay, defendants may be required to pick up the tab.

Can a public entity rely upon design immunity where the public entity failed to warn of a design element that resulted in a dangerous condition of a roadway.

At the close of 2021, Governor Hochul signed into law the New York 2022 Comprehensive Insurance Disclosure Act. This law provides for significant amendments to the Civil Practice Law and Rules (C.P.L.R.)...

Contractors in the State of Washington have been watching closely a case involving prelien notice by subcontractors.

In Hoffmann v. Young, et. al, (2022) 13 Cal.5th 1257, the California Supreme Court held that a teen's parents were liable for injuries sustained by a guest while riding a motorcycle on the motocross track built on their property.