by Greg Valenza | Aug 21, 2019 | Blog Entry
The Ninth Circuit’s opinion in Valtierra v. Medtronic, Inc. is refreshingly straightforward. That’s because the Court did not address an issue that has been litigated since the ADA’s passage: is morbid obesity a disability? Most courts have said...
by Greg Valenza | Aug 19, 2019 | Blog Entry
The tort of “conversion” is in essence a civil claim for “stealing.” Over the years, many a plaintiff’s counsel has tried to claim that unpaid wages are “converted” – stolen – by the employer, so that the tort of...
by shawlawadmin | Aug 13, 2019 | Publication
Employers must take both preventive and remedial action to stop unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation at work. An internal investigation is a critical tool to help fulfill these obligations. The facts underlying workplace complaints are not always...
by Greg Valenza | Aug 13, 2019 | Blog Entry
This is not an “employment” case per se. But any employer with an online presence must take note. California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act prohibits a wide variety of discriminatory conduct by businesses. It’s not directly applicable to...
by Greg Valenza | Aug 12, 2019 | Blog Entry
There are a great deal of court opinions issued about arbitration agreements. Each case is a potential jewel, which must be polished and buffed to reveal the sparkle. Put another way, it is important to draft your arbitration agreement right, or you will be stuck with...
