Lerner & Weiss Law

Protecting California Employers with Expert Legal Guidance
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October 21, 2024

Understanding the FEHA Statute of Limitations: Key Deadlines for Employers in California

In California, The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) lays the foundation for employee rights in the workplace. It offers…

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October 15, 2024

Employee Write-Ups in California: Legal Standards and Key Court Rulings for Employers

An employee write-up is a formal document used to record incidents of misconduct, performance issues, or violations of company policy….

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California Employer Defense Attorney
September 12, 2024

Protecting Your Business Assets: Los Angeles Employer Defense Attorneys on Alternatives to Noncompete Clauses

When we were growing up, parents, teachers, and other respected members of the community told us not to take what…

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California employer defense attorney
September 11, 2024

California Commercial Lease Liability: When Limitation Clauses May Be Invalid

In any transaction between two or more parties, each party, rightfully so, seeks to limit the amount of economic liability…

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Real Estate Lawyer
July 3, 2024

Don’t Let This Happen to You: Why You Need a Real Estate Lawyer in Los Angeles

In the recent United States Supreme Court ruling in Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, California, the court addressed the…

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California Labor Code
June 27, 2024

Owners and Employees of a Business May Be Held Personally Liable for Violations of the California Labor Code

California Labor Code Section 558.1 may impose liability on an owner for violations of specific labor provisions related to minimum…

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Good Faith Defense for Employers
June 19, 2024

California Supreme Court Upholds Good Faith Defense for Employers: A Win Against Wage Statement Penalties

In a state well known for its pro-employee labor code and court rulings, it appears as though employers have received…

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Commercial Landlords and Long-Term Leases
June 13, 2024

Commercial Landlords and Long-Term Leases

As a commercial landlord, the idea of entering into a long-term lease with a stable client can be a dream come true. For the buyer of commercial real estate,…

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Online Contract Provisions
May 27, 2024

Understanding Online Contract Provisions: Insights from Lerner & Weiss

In today’s online society, almost every website or app an individual uses contains Terms of Use, which necessarily include dispute…

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Work Be Protected by Copyright Law
May 19, 2024

Can an AI-Generated Work Be Protected by Copyright Law?

The U.S. Copyright Office has maintained, to date, that the Copyright Act protects “original works of authorship,” and that to…

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Employer Defense Attorney
May 13, 2024

California Employer Defense Attorney Insights: Supreme Court Rulings on Compensable Hours and Employer Control

In the recent California Supreme Court ruling in the matter of Huerta v. CSI Electrical Contractors, the Ninth Circuit asked…

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April 25, 2024

Paying Non-Exempt Employee Salaries with Cryptocurrency Is a Risk Proposition

With the headlines that cryptocurrencies have been garnering for many years, some employers are trying to entice employees with job…

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