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California Litigation Update: Q&A with Matthew Righetti

California has a major influence on many business trends in the United States, and franchising law is no exception. Two recent court decisions in the state could have a significant effect on how franchises classify their employees for overtime purposes. Additionally, a citizen referendum that is on the November ballot could change how franchises (and all private businesses) are exposed to lawsuits. In this Q&amp;A, Matthew Righetti, a partner in Righetti Wynne, based in San Francisco, talks about the potential impact of these developments in the context of the general business environment in the state. Righetti represented the plaintiffs in <i>Sav-On Drugstores v. Superior Court,</i> which is discussed below.

15 minute read November 08, 2004 at 04:59 PM
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Law.com Staff
California Litigation Update: Q&A with Matthew Righetti

California has a major influence on many business trends in the United States, and franchising law is no exception. Two recent court decisions in the state could have a significant effect on how franchises classify their employees for overtime purposes.

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