Formerly situated in the realm of science fiction, self-driving cars will soon become part of our everyday lives. Automated vehicles and the systems they run on should theoretically make car travel safer and more efficient. But before that can happen, automakers need...
Last month, in Chamber of Commerce of the U.S., et al. v. Bonta, et al. the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a key portion of California’s AB 51 based upon pre-emption by the Federal Arbitration Act. Among other things, AB 51 made it unlawful for employers...
Companies facing discrimination claims must contend with unique challenges. Continuing to manage an employee who filed a claim is one of the most difficult paths to navigate, especially when it comes to mitigating the risk of further legal action such as retaliation...
Homeowners dissatisfied with the quality of construction work initiate disputes by submitting a notification of potential concerns to the appropriate contractor. If you are a contractor who receives such a notice, nothing can happen – from a legal standpoint – until...
Personal injury claims related to trucking accidents often involve traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). As the name suggests, these injuries are some of the most dire, complicated, and expensive medical conditions to treat. As a result, trucking companies must be prepared...
A carefully considered labor relations program is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. Employers should strive to foster a work environment that promotes productive and happy employees. However, as it pertains to the later adjective,...
Heading into 2023, California has made several updates to its labor laws. These changes are expected to be advantageous to employees and job seekers. Employers may also find an upside to the changes. California business leaders and owners should keep two primary...
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GHB partner Erin K. Poppler spoke with SF Examiner reporter Benjamin Schneider about how CEQA is delaying a Whole Foods development at Masonic and Geary in San Francisco. Read more
Law school primarily prepares lawyers for the practice of law. But leading or starting a law firm requires so much more than that. It requires the entrepreneurial skills that any CEO would need to run a business; How to manage personnel, how to hire and fire, how to...
SACRAMENTO – Tuesday, May 17, 2022: GHB Partners Jeremy D. Huie and Daniel E. Trowbridge achieved a favorable result for their client in an underinsured motorist arbitration. The claimant alleged he suffered an L3-4 disc herniation when his car was rear-ended, and...
BEVERLY HILLS – Monday, May 23, 2022: A Los Angeles jury delivered a defense verdict for Gallagher Huie + Blum’s client, a forklift manufacturer, in Phase I of a bifurcated asbestos trial involving two defendants. The plaintiff was a 79-year-old male aluminum plant...
An Interview with Karen Mangia Originally published on medium.com. When it comes to designing the future of work, one size fits none. Discovering success isn’t about a hybrid model or offering remote work options. Individuals and organizations are looking for more...
Originally published on HRDive.com. Counteract the Great Resignation and Reduce Risk through DEI Investment In one way or another, we have all become acutely aware of the deleterious effects of the pandemic on our lives, the nation and the world at large. COVID-19 has...