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01.11.12

National Labor Relations Board Limits Class Action Waivers in the Employment Context

Last year, in the landmark decision AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the use of class action waivers in consumer arbitration agreements under the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”). 


01.10.12

New California Employment Laws in 2012

Now that the new year is upon us, it is important for employers to be aware of the numerous new California laws in the employment area that will impact their operations. 


12.21.11

California Transparency in Supply Chains Act—Your Checklist as the January 1st Deadline Approaches

The California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 was signed into law on September 30, 2010, and takes effect on January 1, 2012. 


10.12.11

Independent Contractor or Employee? New California Law Raises the Stakes

On October 9, 2011, Governor Brown signed new legislation designed to crack down on the misclassification of employees as independent contractors.


10.04.11

The SEC's Expanded Powers and Remedies in the SEC-Friendly Forum of Administrative Proceedings

Before the Dodd-Frank Act, the SEC’s authority to impose monetary penalties in administrative cease and desist proceedings was available against only certain “regulated persons,” including broker-dealer and investment adviser entities and their associated individuals.


10.04.11

Social Media Update—New Employer-Friendly Ruling by the NLRB

For those of you who participated in Manatt’s webinar last Tuesday, September 27, 2011 – New Rules for Social Media in the Workplace – you may be particularly interested to hear the recent outcome of a case against a Chicago-area BMW dealership that was discussed during the ...


06.22.11

Supreme Court Victory for Employers in Dukes v. Wal-Mart

On June 20, 2011, in a resounding victory for employers, the United States Supreme Court struck down the largest employment class action ever certified.


04.28.11

U.S. Supreme Court Ruling May Open the Door for Class Action Waivers in Employment Disputes

In a 5-4 ruling on April 27, 2011, the United States Supreme Court held that the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) trumps a California rule invalidating a class action waiver provision in a consumer arbitration agreement. 


04.26.11

Conducting Business Abroad: What Are the Risks Under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?

Your company is entering a new market overseas. You hire a local lawyer to help you navigate the steps necessary to obtain a license to conduct business in that country.


03.21.11

Statute of Limitations for Discrimination Claims Begins to Run on Date Right-to-Sue Notice Is Issued

The California Court of Appeal has clarified that the one-year limitations period for claims for wrongful termination and retaliation under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) begins to run on the date a right-to-sue notice is issued by the Department of Fair Employment and ...