A growing number of American workers, especially in California, are filing Covid-related employment law claims and the trend is ticking up given the political divide around mask-wearing and vaccinations. See what EGHB...

The California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") is a fundamental law that guides property development across California.

Employment agreements are, at their core, contractual relationships. These legal documents outline the relationship between business owners and their employees.

In product liability lawsuits, there are three general categories of claims typically brought against manufacturers. While a consumer may have a legitimate reason to litigate, it can be difficult for him to prove...

Stop notices are a California-specific construction debt collection method. Much like the mechanics lien, it is an option contractors can use to expedite collection of payments.

Indemnity is a hotly negotiated aspect of commercial contracts. The goal of indemnity is to place various risks with the party best equipped to respond to it.

For a plaintiff to prove that a company was liable for a defect, they must demonstrate that the manufacturer in question had a duty to ensure the consumer's safety.

The growing tide of workers leaving their jobs, the so-called the "Great Resignation," is a major concern for employers throughout the U.S. and is wreaking havoc on the American economy.

People experiencing the toll of an asbestos-related illness often pursue legal claims against a company or former employer to hold them liable for damages.

As a commercial construction firm or general contractor, you could take the view that handling a mechanics lien is the property owner's problem. But you know that if your vendors are causing trouble for your clients...

Product liability is a legal area people often oversimplify. Some people believe that any time they get hurt using a product, they can take legal action and collect compensation for damages.

Truck accidents happen all too frequently. Unfortunately, litigants injured in commercial vehicle accidents often target aggressive, long-shot litigation designed to force a higher-than-necessary settlement.

You have a right to collect the money that clients owe you and several options for getting the job done. Each approach comes with its own pros and cons, so it's important to ...

In any toxic tort, be it exposure to asbestos, benzene, or another potentially harmful substance, plaintiffs must prove that their injury was directly caused by interacting with or proximity...

As commercial cannabis operations become more common throughout California, growers increasingly face daunting legal risks from the use of certain pesticides.

The oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach has restarted many conversations around the oil and gas industry. Some are calling for an even greater emphasis on pumping restrictions and punishing oil companies as a response to this tragic event.

The decision was appealed to the Ninth Circuit, and the question of the applicable standard was ultimately certified to the California Supreme Court.

Trucking accidents happen too frequently in the U.S. As such, vast sums are spent on programs designed to minimize the risk of crashing to protect truckers, motorists, and others on the road.

With so much at stake for the cannabis industry, ensuring compliance with all regulations is an absolute necessity. Every producer who expects to build a flourishing distribution business in California must work within these regulations.

Product liability cases are often highly technical. A claim alleging a defective product can come down to one specific piece of an incredibly sophisticated machine or the way one component worked or failed to work in a single incident.