Leading the Conversation

Ninth Circuit Holds DTSA Does Not Apply CUTSA’s “Reasonable Particularity” Standard to Trade Secret Claims

By: Dan M. Forman

Mistaken Legal Theory Still Triggers Whistleblower Protection

By: Taylor L. Wendland

Key New 2026 Employment Laws for California Employers

By: Alessandra C. Whipple, Heather L. Caughron

Multiple PAGA Actions? Settlement Can Lead to Dismissal of Overlapping Claims

By: Caleb Chin

UPDATE: Judge Sanctions Class Action Plaintiff’s Counsel for Frivolously Failing to Disclose Arbitration Agreement

By: Dan M. Forman

Sling TV Settles Privacy Police’s CCPA Claims of Inadequate Opt Out and Protecting the Privacy of Minors for $530,000

By: Caleb Chin, Dan M. Forman

8th Circuit Backs Home Depot in “BLM Apron” Case

By: Tashayla “Shay” Billington

Judge Sanctions Class Action Plaintiff’s Counsel For Frivolously Failing to Disclose Arbitration Agreement

By: Dan M. Forman

Recent Court Decisions Limit NLRB’s Authority to Award Expanded Remedies

By: Mark S. Spring

Ninth Circuit Upholds NLRB’s Structure

By: Tashayla “Shay” Billington

CIPA Update: MSJ Win For Website Operators

By: Dan M. Forman, Linda Wang

Employer’s Use of Lie Detectors Can Lead to Wrongful Termination Claim

By: Osaama Saifi

California’s 5th Appellate District Doubles Down on “Headless” PAGA Claims

By: Sander van der Heide

New Hire Activities: Compensable or Not?

By: Sophia Jimenez

Ninth Circuit Rules That Personal Beliefs Alone Insufficient To Claim Religious Discrimination

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California Court of Appeal Affirms Definition of Exempt Employee Under Sick Pay Leave

By: Dalia Z. Khatib

Employer’s Ignorance of the Law is Not a Good Faith Defense for Failing to Pay Minimum Wages, California Supreme Court Says

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CA Supreme Court Offers Relief to Employers For Unintentional Arbitration Fee Delays

By: Sander van der Heide

CA’s Fifth Appellate District Wades Into “Headless” PAGA Debate

By: Sander van der Heide

Whistleblower Loses Fee Award Despite Jury Finding: Court Clarifies “Successful Action” Standard Under Labor Code Section 1102.5

By: Leigh A. White

Allison v. Dignity Health Provides Roadmap For Employers To Defeat Class Action Claims

By: Ryan D. Larocca