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  • The End of ‘Drip Pricing’ in California

    The End of ‘Drip Pricing’ in California

    Are Your Business Clients Ready for the End of ‘Drip Pricing’ in California Starting July 1 By: David Muellenhoff As of July 1, 2024, it will be unlawful for California businesses to advertise prices to consumers that do not include all mandatory fees or charges, exclusive of government-imposed taxes or fees such as shipping costs. … Continued

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  • California Workplace Injury Claims: 10 Conditions for Workers’ Compensation

    California Workplace Injury Claims: 10 Conditions for Workers’ Compensation

    California Workplace Injury Claims: 10 Conditions for Workers’ Compensation It’s a scenario that’s simple in theory and familiar to many (“Have you been injured at work?”), but workers’ compensation claims are often the furthest thing from employees’ and employers’ minds – until they happen. California workers’ compensation cases can be complex, with many caveats, exceptions … Continued

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  • Your Client’s Nonprofit Corporation Wants to Change Its Bylaws. What Now?

    Your Client’s Nonprofit Corporation Wants to Change Its Bylaws. What Now?

    Your Client’s Nonprofit Corporation Wants to Change Its Bylaws. What Now? It’s probably not your favorite procedural chore, but it’s among the most mission-critical for California business lawyers. The process of amending a nonprofit corporation’s bylaws is commonplace but complex, fraught with potential pitfalls and intricacies. And because the California Corporations Code is deliberately flexible … Continued

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  • Strengthening Your Legal Arguments Through Effective Case Law

    Strengthening Your Legal Arguments Through Effective Case Law

    Strengthening Your Legal Arguments Through Effective Case Law Case law, also known as judicial precedent or judge-made law, comprises the body of law formed through judicial decisions by courts. Unlike statutory law, which is enacted by legislative bodies, case law evolves through the outcomes of individual cases, where courts interpret legislation, set legal standards, and … Continued

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  • 2023 California Supreme Court Decisions Every Lawyer Should Know 

    2023 California Supreme Court Decisions Every Lawyer Should Know 

    2023 California Supreme Court Decisions Every Lawyer Should Know  In 2023, the California Supreme Court issued several pivotal decisions impacting the state’s legal landscape. From examining legislative changes affecting gang-related murder charges to scrutinizing employee rights in the gig economy, the court’s rulings have far-reaching implications. In this post, we’ll cover a few highlights.  Pico … Continued

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  • Navigating Case Law for New Trial Lawyers: Where to Start

    Navigating Case Law for New Trial Lawyers: Where to Start

    Navigating Case Law for New Trial Lawyers: Where to Start Case law research is the backbone of legal practice for lawyers across the spectrum of their careers. It involves the meticulous study of judicial decisions to understand how courts have interpreted laws and applied them to various factual scenarios. For new trial lawyers, mastering case … Continued

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