They All Look Like Mary Poppins
Years ago I participated in a deposition of a sexual harassment plaintiff. She claimed to be a victim of unwanted sexual banter. The defendants did [...]
Bell City Manager Rizzo Pleads No Contest–Blames Assistant
A few days ago, the former Bell city manager Robert Rizzo, made infamous by drawing an $800K annual salary, surprised state prosecutors and pled no [...]
The Ambiguity of the On-Duty Meal Period
I often tell clients that ambiguity creates lawsuits. It may be the ambiguity in the facts that allows a plaintiff to assert a particular claim. [...]
When Is Same Sex Harassment Actionable?
The scenario is a common one-- in a construction, manufacturing, or other workplace where big, burly men are predominately employed, a "less manly" man is [...]
How to Avoid the Obamacare Employer Mandate (without firing or reducing employee hours)
Recent headlines have publicized the growing list of companies all over the U.S. either firing workers or reducing their hours (or both) in an attempt evade [...]
Estate Tax Exemption Raised in 2014
Beginning next year, donors who have maxed out on their tax-free transfers to their families can give a bit more. As of January 1st, 2014, [...]