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ACA-Related Retaliation Claims
January 31, 2016
This article briefly summarizes the ACA's employer mandate and highlights the anti-retaliation provisions applicable to complaints of ACA violations. Next, the article summarizes the "Break Time for Nursing Mothers" law added to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by the ACA, and highlights the anti-retaliation provision applicable to this law. Last, the article suggests ways for employers to reduce the risk of employee retaliation claims.
Case Notes
January 31, 2016
Analysis of a GM trial in which "Similar Incident" evidence was permitted.
How Startups Can Protect Consumer Privacy and Enhance Cybersecurity
January 31, 2016
Many startup businesses collect and store vast amounts of personally identifiable information (PII) from consumers, but often fail to adequately protect the privacy of this consumer information. There could be many reasons for this, but it is likely the result of limited budgets and priorities.
Tax Considerations and Issues Relating to Divorce
January 31, 2016
Divorce is a highly emotional activity. Nonetheless, finances play a big part of the process for many couples, and taxes impact financial decisions. Here are some tax issues that should be addressed in the course of a divorce.
First Amendment and Trade Secrets Issues In Government/Private Promoters' Live Events
January 31, 2016
Many local governments operate live event venues. Unlike dealing with private venues, concert promoters and producers might bring First Amendment free speech claims against government-controlled event facilities over how a local government chooses which promoters/producers with which to work. There's also the issue of whether the governmental authority or a private promoter owns ticket subscriber information that the private promoter generates through its live events work at a government-controlled venue.
Extract Maximum Value from e-Discovery Service Providers
January 31, 2016
The unfortunate reality is that companies regularly involved in litigation can expect to pay service providers (a.k.a., "vendors") a substantial sum of money for e-discovery services. Estimates indicate that companies will spend nearly $10 billion annually on e-discovery in the coming years. Are companies getting their money's worth for these services? What can companies do to extract maximum value from their e-discovery service providers?
How California's Title 24 Can Impact Leases
January 31, 2016
The most significant effects that California Code of Regulations Title 24 has on a lease relates to which party will bear the cost of the upgrades required to make the space compliant with the legislation. Here's what you need to know.
Successful Rainmakers Stay the Course
January 29, 2016
Taking proactive and consistent steps to build and strengthen professional relationships is imperative to developing a solid practice.
<b><i>Online Extra:</b></i> Manatt Blocks Phone Sexting Class Action
January 29, 2016
A team from Manatt, Phelps &amp; Phillips rebuffed a would-be class action by people who got unwanted dirty text messages from a phone sex provider.
<b><i>Online Extra:</b></i> Uber Told to Pay $7.6 Million Fine for Dragging Feet on Data
January 29, 2016
California's utility regulators last month fined Uber Technologies Inc. subsidiary Rasier-CA LLC $7.6 million for failing to submit operations records on time last year.

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