Failure to Pay Arbitration Fees Can Land You in Court
Starting this year, there will be new rules as to how payments must be made in consumer and employment arbitrations. Effective as of January 1, 2020, Cal. Code Civ. Proc. […]
Salary and Sorry: When in Doubt Pay by the Hour
Employers are more likely to pay large damages awards when they choose to pay employees a salary. Moreover, employees are more likely to miss breaks and the associated health and […]
Heavy Duty Vehicle Registration Compliance
In support of California’s clean-air goals, the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) has announced a new policy that blocks registration of certain vehicles. Dealers must know which vehicles are subject […]
PG&E Bankruptcy Update: It’s All About Funding a Plan
On January 29, 2019, PG&E Corporation (“PG&E”) filed its petition for bankruptcy relief in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California. As will be discussed in […]
Wrongful Termination & Hostile Work Environment Claims
The most common civil claims against employers relate to either (1) problems with wages and hours worked, or, (2) termination and harassment claims. Claims in the first category may include […]
Should You Join A Labor Union?
While some may argue that labor unions are outdated, there are still a number of benefits to joining a labor union. For example, who does not want to make more […]
New Bill Signed Into Law Could Possibly Affect All Finance Companies
On July 12, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsome signed a bill which enacted Cal. Civ. Code § 1459.5. The purpose of enacting Section 1459.5 was to legislatively overturn Lafferty v. Wells […]
Project Youth OCBF
Madison Law, APC believes that it is of fundamental importance to give back and be a part of our local youth development. This summer, Madison Law, APC had the opportunity […]
Three Contractor’s License Mistakes That Matter
Contractors – even licensed contractors – sometimes make mistakes. There are at least three mistakes that could result in the contractor being deemed unlicensed by a judge or jury. This […]
How The New Consumer Privacy Act Could Affect Your Business
Recent advancements in technology have made the sharing of information, including personal information, much easier than it was in the past. Of course, the easier it is to share, the […]