California’s worker classification rules are among the strictest in the country, and Los Angeles businesses that get it wrong face some of the most serious civil litigation exposure in the state. Misclassification of employees as independent contractors is now one of the top triggers for civil lawsuits, class actions, and PAGA claims against employers throughout…
If you run a business in Los Angeles and feel like employment litigation risk has increased dramatically in recent years, you’re not imagining it. California consistently ranks as one of the most litigious states in the country for employment claims, and the trend lines are moving in the wrong direction for employers. Understanding what’s driving…
There’s a common misconception that hiring a civil defense attorney means hiring someone to show up to court and argue. In reality, what a civil defense attorney actually does when your Los Angeles company is being sued spans dozens of tasks, disciplines, and decisions — most of which happen long before anyone sets foot in…
Receiving service of a civil lawsuit against your Los Angeles company can feel like the moment everything goes wrong. But here’s the reality: being served with a complaint is not the end of the story — it’s the beginning of a legal process that, with the right civil defense attorney, you have a genuine opportunity…
There is a particular kind of shock that comes when a lawsuit names you personally — not just your company, but you individually, as a CEO, President, or corporate officer. For executives operating businesses in Los Angeles, from Beverly Hills entertainment firms to Downtown LA financial companies and Santa Monica startups, personal liability claims are…
Los Angeles is one of the most competitive business environments in the world. In industries from entertainment and media to real estate, healthcare, and technology, the line between aggressive competition and unlawful conduct is frequently contested in civil courts across the city. If your company has been accused of tortious interference, unfair business practices, or…
A defense lawyer is also referred to as a criminal lawyer. A criminal lawyer or defense lawyer is simply an attorney representing a defendant accused of a crime. The terms lawyer and attorney are also used interchangeably; a similar analogy would be auto and car. California criminal defense lawyers do not have to prove a defendant’s innocence,…
