Jennifer Marie Martinez

CDF Partner Mark S. Spring recently authored an article for Law360 that delves into the recent California Supreme Court decision that upholds Prop 22, allowing app-based drivers to remain as independent contractors. This ruling holds significant implications for companies such as Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and others operating in California and hiring app-based drivers. See the attached article to read more about the potential implications of this decision. #prop22 #caemplaws #gigeconomy

6

1 Comment

I’m joining a great panel this Weds to talk about how AI has impacted IP, and what it means for companies looking to innovate. Hope you can join us for a great conversation!

49

2 Comments

GT attorneys Alan Greenfield, Alice Kessler, Adil Khan, Riley Lagesen, and Magaly Zagal have written the #GTAlert titled, "SB 478 May Require Significant Shifts in Pricing Practices for California Restaurants." The piece covers: 💡 DOJ interpretation of SB 478 may impact long-established and common restaurant business practices 💡 Consequences of noncompliance are potentially significant 💡 The law goes into effect July 1, 2024 Read the full alert here: https://buff.ly/4aDKf9d. #CaliforniaRestaurants #RestaurantIndustry #GTRestaurantIndustry #CaliforniaGovernment

9

Macrae's latest 2024 H1 Law Firm Partner Report reveals a nuanced picture of the Bay Area's legal hiring landscape. Despite a 27% annual decrease in lateral partner hirings at Bay Area Am Law 50 firms, signs point to a potential rebound in the near future. Julieta Stubrin, a managing director in our Bay Area offices, provides a deep dive into these trends, stating, "Overall, the trend is that firms are more invested in hiring." The data reveals: 🖊 An expected resurgence in IP law hiring in the latter half of 2024 🖊 A significant 22% increase in corporate law lateral partner hires 🖊 Notable upticks in areas like private equity, litigation, and antitrust Read the full article by Samson Amore in The Recorder, published earlier this week, for a comprehensive overview of the current state and future expectations in the Bay Area legal market*: https://lnkd.in/gmiecZM2 *Note this does sit behind a pay wall and a subscription may be needed to read the full article.

12

1 Comment

In this edition of the KF&C California Law Blog, we discuss the recent California Supreme Court decision in Quach v. California Commerce Club, No. S275121, 2024 WL 3530266 (Cal. July 25, 2024), in which the court eliminated the longstanding requirement under the California Arbitration Act that a party opposing arbitration show that it had suffered prejudice as a result of the moving party’s delay in attempting to compel arbitration. The elimination of the prejudice requirement will likely result in more frequent claims of waiver in opposition to a party’s attempt to enforce an arbitration agreement. Practitioners responding to a complaint should promptly investigate whether the dispute may be subject to an arbitration agreement before engaging in any litigation conduct including serving even initial discovery. Parties seeking to avoid arbitration clauses will likely test the boundaries of waiver and argue that even very limited litigation conduct should result in waiver. Parties seeking to avoid that result should diligently investigate issues of arbitrability and if appropriate, move to compel arbitration at the earliest opportunity. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eBMyMncq For further questions or comments on the content of this post, please contact Michael Kibler or Michael Carnevale.

24

State Bar of California recently emailed all active attorneys with the news that the legislature has authorized a few changes to our licensing fees – including fee amount and deadline. Importantly, there are some pieces that impact legal aid attorneys: 1) Attorneys who work at IOLTA-funded nonprofits are still eligible for licensing fees scaling. Employers are able to pay their attorneys' fees through the Agency Billing portal. 2) BIG NEWS! MCLE reporting period has changed!  Are you in MCLE Compliance Group 1? If your last name begins with A-G, your three-year compliance deadline is now March 30, 2025. After this year, compliance groups will have a three-year compliance window beginning February 1 and ending March 30. Read more: https://lnkd.in/geGac6ua

1

In 2023, the California Supreme Court issued several pivotal decisions impacting the state’s legal landscape. From examining legislative changes affecting gang-related murder charges to scrutinizing employee rights in the gig economy, the court’s rulings have far-reaching implications. In our latest blog, we’ll cover the key California Supreme Court decisions every lawyer should know. Read it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFQTxE9e

5

Available now on Amazon - the latest Legal Secretaries' Reference Guide: California Edition https://a.co/d/1nAsYoM #lawandmotion #legalsecretary #practiceassistant #learnlawofficeprocedures #legalpracticeassistant #paralegal #legalassistant #legalstaff #legaleducation #lpi #california #legalofficehandbook

16

Catch Bruno Katz’s April 30 California Restaurant Association webinar on strategies for establishing robust policies and procedures to prevent and respond to #sexualharassment claims, how to navigate the investigation process with fairness and objectivity & more! https://lnkd.in/gmb3ygrB #WilsonElser #employmentlaw

15

We've said it before - failure to comply with local regulations can lead to costly fines. If you have concerns over this new California law, contact eTeam for a free, confidential assessment of your current independent contractors, or message Jim Holcomb, CCWP directly! #compliance #california #contractors #fines #independentcontractors

5

🚨 #TORTUPDATE Zantac Litigation Update: The latest trial ends with a hung jury, yet GSK has discreetly settled significant cases in California. With new lawsuits continuing to emerge, this legal battle is far from over. What implications will these developments bring? Watch the video and stay tuned for more details. Have a mass tort case we can help you with? Demandlane has scalable solutions you need to win big and ensure your clients get the attention they deserve. Let’s take your firm to the next level! Write to us [email protected] #DemandLane #ZantacVerdict #MassTort #Litigation #LegalUpdate #LegalMarketing #LawFirmMarketing

2

Thank you Claire Solot of the Legal Services Funders Network for bringing her ⭐️ #starpower to our Nixon Peabody LLP San Francisco #ProBono Celebration Lunch. Did you know? According to the State Bar of California •55 percent of Californians at all income levels experienced at least one civil legal problem in their household within the past year. · Californians sought legal help for fewer than one in three legal problems. · Californians received no or inadequate legal help for 85 percent of their problems. · The most common categories of civil legal problems affecting Californians at all income levels are health, finance, and employment. Claire’s organization is trying to bridge this #JusticeGap by bringing together funders from law firms, private foundations, individual donors, legal organizations, corporations, and others to fund solutions! https://lnkd.in/gcS9sTPs Matthew Richards Sharmaine Heng Emery Lewis #legalservices #lawfirm

19

1 Comment

Restaurant leaders, please see our article below on California's SB 478 and its applicability to restaurant pricing practices as set forth in the May 8 FAQ from the California Department of Justice. The FAQ signals big changes for restaurants and consequences for noncompliance may be significant. Don't fall asleep on this one! Special thanks to Alan Greenfield Alice Kessler Adil Khan Magaly Zagal and the Greenberg Traurig, LLP Restaurant Industry Group team for your contributions to this article. #GTRestaurants #GTlaw

14

Explore the most recent developments in employment law at the upcoming California Lawyers Association’s “2024 Employment Law Year in Review” webinar. Proskauer’s Anthony Oncidi will provide an in-depth analysis of the year’s most significant developments, highlighting those most pertinent to HR professionals and employment law practitioners. Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/gxVGjcT9 #Proskauer #EmploymentLaw #LawWebinar #CLA #CaliforniaLawyersAssociation                            

9

Running a business but can’t afford to hire a full-time in-house lawyer? You probably can’t afford to hire a different lawyer every time you have a legal need either. Consider hiring a law firm on retainer as outside general counsel who can manage all your legal needs. Learn what an outside general counsel is and does. https://lnkd.in/g6dEsQft

1