Why Litigate? Perhaps to Persuade Other Workers Suing Isn’t the Answer
I encourage employers to avoid litigation. Much of my practice is devoted to training employers on lawful employment practices. It creates a better workplace. And it cuts down on litigation. [...]
Converting From a For-Proft to a Nonprofit Entity
Under California and Federal law, it is possible for a for-profit corporation to convert to a nonprofit entity. This conversion really has two components: i) making the change for state [...]
Obama Warns of Increasing Taxes…Again
For those who thought that federal tax increases had been settled...think again.In a statement issued Tuesday morning, President Obama proposed delaying sequestration to craft a compromised budget that would have a [...]
What We Can Learn From the 100th Anniversary of the Federal Income Tax
Just a few days ago marked the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 16th Amendment, which enabled the establishment of the U.S. federal income tax.The 16th Amendment has a fascinating [...]
California Out of Funds to Disarm 19,700 Felons and Mentally Ill People
I was surprised to find out that California already has laws in place that enable it to confiscate weapons from the mentally ill in addition to convicted felons. Unfortunately, the [...]
Spending Time with the Labor Commissioner is Not Fun!
Employers should do their best to avoid claims filed with the Labor Commissioner. The process is time-consuming. The risks can be substantial. And the process lacks the indicia of an [...]
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