CHANGES IN EQUAL PAY LAW FOR CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS
California Equal Pay Law Got Some New Changes Pursuant to the Fair Pay Act, California employers of all sizes are now legally required to provide equal pay to all workers, regardless of gender if they perform “substantially similar” work. The law went into effect at the beginning of the year and has been in the […]
WHY INSURANCE COMPANIES NEED TO BE CLEAR ON POLICY EXCLUSIONS
Understanding Exclusions in Insurance Policies California is experiencing one of its most severe droughts in history, and it is affecting more than just fields. Many insurance companies have become less inclined to extend coverage, or limit it, to those who live in such areas that may be at risk for wildfires. This is an example […]
VIRGINIA APPEALS COURT STRIKES DOWN CLAIM AGAINST INSURANCE COMPANY
Virginia Appeals Court Strikes Down Claim Against Hanover Insurance Company The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Virginia ruled this month that Liberty University’s insurance provider, Hanover Insurance Company, is not responsible for any costs incurred by the University as it defends itself in a high-profile case. The Hanover Case Back in 2000, Lisa Miller […]
PREMISES LIABILITY DEFENSE SAVED TARGET FROM PAYING DAMAGES
District Court Ruled in Favor of a Target Store for a Slip and Fall Case A district court recently ruled in favor of a Target store when it ruled that the plaintiff failed to show that the company had actual or constructive knowledge of the condition that caused her injury. The incident occurred when the […]
COMMERCIAL-LIABILITY DEFENSE SAVES WALMART FROM PAYING DAMAGES
The Trial Court Ruled in Favor of Walmart for the Liquid Puddle Case Slip-and-fall accidents that happen on store or business premises are unfortunate and can lead to huge settlements of monetary damages to compensate the plaintiff for their injuries. Businesses, big and small, are exposed to potential lawsuits everyday as they invite customers and […]
Statute of Limitations and Other Construction Litigation Defenses
Building a new home involves significant time and financial investment which goes into the design and creation process that must comply with existing building code and legal standards. Deficiencies and defects in the outcome of construction can have a negative impact on the value of a property and cause extensive damage that can be expensive […]
WHAT A BUSINESS CAN DO UPON A BREACH OF CONTRACT
Breach of Contract: What To Do Next? Contracts are a large part of owning a business. Almost every company has some type of contract whether its with another business entity, a customer, or an employee. Contracts are legally binding documents, meaning trouble arises if one party breaches, or violates, the terms of the deal. Currently, […]