In a significant expansion to the service-connected disability presumptions, the enactment of AB 1020 brings nascent changes to the legal landscape involving occupational safety. Existing law recognizes a rebuttable heart trouble presumption for safety, firefighter, and active law enforcement members. Critically, these members must have completed a minimum of five years of service in public…
Lead class counsel involved in prominent lawsuit resolutions with chemical behemoths; DuPont de Nemours Inc. and 3M, have reportedly declared their intention to request almost $1 billion in legal fees. This announcement followed a $1.185 billion class action settlement with DuPont, where the lawyers lodged a motion on Sunday for $94.8 million in fees. The…
In recent legal proceedings, theme park giants Six Flags and Great America have found themselves on the defensive, accused of failing to provide adequate compensation to employees for time spent waiting for mandatory security screenings. The initial complaint was brought up by Law.com Radar and has since grown in magnitude. These inspections, typically involving the…
In the realm of insurance law, the significance of the ‘Made Whole doctrine’ cannot be overlooked. This legal principle essentially states that insured parties need to be made whole, or fully compensated for their losses, before an insurance company steps in to recover from a third party as a subrogee. In simpler terms, for insurance…
A growing number of victims of asbestos exposure and their families are now receiving compensation through asbestos bankruptcy trusts. The link between asbestos exposure and an increased risk of diseases such as mesothelioma cancer, asbestos lung cancer, and asbestosis, among others, was conclusively established in the 1970s, forcing many companies involved in the manufacturing or…
Associates and counsel at the law firm Quinn Emanuel could receive bonuses ranging from $2,120 to $32,908 this fall, an amount above normal year-end bonuses. The size of these special fall bonuses depends on factors such as seniority and productivity. These additional bonuses are part of an initiative revealed in a recent internal memo distributed…
In a significant move that will impact health care employers across the state, Governor Newsom has penned a new law raising the minimum wage for nearly all health care employees, both hourly and salaried. The law also empowers employees with a private right of action to enforce the minimum wage requirements. This legislation, known as…
Recent developments have emerged in legislative efforts surrounding tipped worker regulations across both state and municipal levels in the United States, with significant implications for employers in the food, beverage, and hospitality sectors. These stipulations deal specifically with matters such as compensation and employment rights of tipped workers. One noteworthy proposition is from Colorado, which…
Class action lawsuits related to data breaches have seen a significant uptick in 2023, with figures projected to surpass previous records. Data gathered by Law.com Radar suggests a stark increase in cases from the previous year. According to the report, 246 data breach class actions had been registered by the end of June 2023, which…
Since October 13, 2023, consumer associations have had a new tool at their disposal: representative actions for redress. This legal framework offers an alternative route for consumers to seek remediation from companies who fall short of their performance claims. More details are available in this report provided by Allen & Overy LLP, a renowned global…
Attorneys for Tesla Inc. have made a request to a Delaware judge to significantly cut down the substantial legal fees that are being sought by lawyers representing Tesla’s investors. This dispute stems from a proposed settlement worth $919 million pertaining to board pay at Tesla, the prominent electric-vehicle manufacturer. Bloomberg Law reports. Upon settlement approval,…
In an emerging trend in the legal world, two recent lawsuits have aimed to recoup losses alleged to be the result of underproductive or out-of-depth associates. This new focus on targeting associates for not meeting partner-level expectations brings a significant change in litigation dynamics in law firms. The first case, from a boutique firm in…
On Monday, 9 October 2023, a joint Committee of the European Parliament made strides towards the evolution of EU product liability laws. This conglomerate, formed by the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO) and the Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI), approved their stance on revisions to product liability laws as proposed by the European…
Medical malpractice claims are a multifaceted sphere in the realm of law. It is often important for both law professionals and their clients to understand the intricate nuances involved in a medical malpractice claim. Morris James LLP provides a comprehensive overview of some of the essential dos and don’ts to be considered during a medical…
A recent report suggests that Detroit’s three major carmakers, Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co., and Stellantis NV, have paid a total of $1 billion in compensation to their CEOs since 2010, creating a sharp contrast in the backdrop of a slump in auto worker wages during the same timeframe. According to the report, the…
In a significant move demonstrating a commitment to legal representation, the Virginia Supreme Court has approved an increase in fees for court-appointed counsel. These amendments will take effect from next week. Court-appointed counsel hold an important place within the appellate justice system, and this step is seen to further ensure their adequate compensation for services…
In the increasingly regulated legal landscape, professionals working with workers’ compensation must now consider themselves partners to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). According to a recent publication in The Legal Intelligencer, settling parties may face legal complications if relevant issues aren’t well identified and articulated in settlement agreements. This concern is underlined…
It appears that law firms are modifying partner compensation measures in response to escalating market pressures. Noteworthy developments include the steps taken by several law firms to acknowledge nontraditional compensation aspects such as collaboration. Nonetheless, the basic mechanisms driving monetary remuneration have largely remained static since they were first conceptualized. This involves tweaking partner compensation…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has enacted a new Civil Code that underscores its commitment to inviting the international business community into its jurisdiction. One component that merits close attention, especially for project owners, contractors and service providers across the energy, construction and infrastructure sectors, is the newly implemented liquidated damages regime. Article provided by…
In a recent development, the defendant Burnham LLC has faced rejection of its motions for partial summary judgment in relation to punitive damages pertaining to two actions, DeRoy and Giuliano. The crux of Burnham’s case was their argument that asbestos exposure from the company’s boilers would be below TLV (Threshold Limit Value) or PEL/OSHA (Permissible…
Nationwide retailer Dolgencorp, LLC, operating under the name Dollar General, is set to pay $42,500 in settlements following a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The lawsuit alleged that Dollar General terminated a sales associate on the premise of her pregnancy, an action that clearly violated the federal protections…
JDSupra has recently released their annual End of Year Plan Sponsor “To Do” Lists. This report has been designed specifically for plan sponsors needing to address year-end issues, with a particular focus on health and welfare plan topics. In an effort to provide comprehensive advice for these sponsors, the content is broken into four distinct…
Legal Article Stock options, typically a critical component of a private company’s ability to attract, incentivize and maintain vital personnel, are becoming increasingly complex in their implementation and potential repercussions. Especially for early-stage companies, gratifying equity packages can be used to compensate for the difference in cash remuneration that a startup can offer compared to…
In the contemporary global legal landscape, the subject of Artificial Intelligence (AI) discrimination is increasingly gaining momentum and warranting scrutiny. A prime example of this is the impending EU Artificial Intelligence Regulation, which aims to establish a comprehensive framework regulating the use of AI systems. Under this upcoming regulation, acts of discrimination and discriminatory bias…
According to an announcement made by Polsinelli PC, executive compensation expert George Tsai has recently joined the firm as a shareholder in the employee benefits and executive compensation practice, based in Denver, Colorado. The news was made public last Thursday. Tsai is recognized in the legal industry for his expertise in advising on executive and…