In California, a claim for punitive damages is broken down into two phases. The first phase is generally the trial to determine the liability of the defendant and the amountRead MoreDetermining the Amount of Exemplary/Punitive Damages
Billionaire Alki David Liable for $50 Million In Punitive Damages in Sexual Battery Lawsuit
The Los Angeles Times reported on December 2, 2019, that Hollywood executive Alki David, a hologram businessman, is required to pay $50 million in punitive damages – after a juryRead MoreBillionaire Alki David Liable for $50 Million In Punitive Damages in Sexual Battery Lawsuit
Automatic Liability for Businesses When Supervisors Commit Harass or Take Discriminatory Conduct against Employees
Liability for harassment by supervisors The EEOC states that, harassment is a pervasive employment problem. There are different types of harassment such as sexual harassment and racial harassment. Employers whoRead MoreAutomatic Liability for Businesses When Supervisors Commit Harass or Take Discriminatory Conduct against Employees
Federal False Claims Act Video
We’ve helped whistleblowers earn multiple millions of dollars over the past 30 years. Our whistleblower complaint was the first selected by John Boese for his treatise on Civil False ClaimsRead MoreFederal False Claims Act Video
Three Whistleblowers Awarded Payments Through the False Claim Act for Disclosing Medicare Fraud
WBOC reported on November 8, 2109, that one of the New York’s largest healthcare providers, Northwell Health, Inc. (which includes Lenox Hill Hospital) agreed to pay $12.3 million to settleRead MoreThree Whistleblowers Awarded Payments Through the False Claim Act for Disclosing Medicare Fraud
P6 California Employment Laws Schedule to Take Effect in 2020 – Leaves of Absence and Workplace Accommodation
California Employment Laws Schedule to Take Effect in 2020 – Part 5. Leaves of Absence and Workplace Accommodation Several new laws on workplace leaves of absence and accommodations in theRead MoreP6 California Employment Laws Schedule to Take Effect in 2020 – Leaves of Absence and Workplace Accommodation
US District Judge Certifies USNWT Case as a Class Action Lawsuit
US District Judge Certifies USNWT Case as a Class Action Lawsuit In a strong ruling for the women players on the US national soccer team, Sports Illustrated reported on NovemberRead MoreUS District Judge Certifies USNWT Case as a Class Action Lawsuit
P5 California Employment Laws Schedule to Take Effect in 2020 – Personal Information
California Employment Laws Schedule to Take Effect in 2020 – Part 5. This is another California passed in 2019. It helps protect the private information of consumers. In 2021, itRead MoreP5 California Employment Laws Schedule to Take Effect in 2020 – Personal Information
P4 California Employment Laws Schedule to Take Effect in 2020 – Wage and Hour Laws
There are several new wage and hour laws that were passed in 2019. They include the following: AB 673. Prior law provided for a civil penalty (on top of anyRead MoreP4 California Employment Laws Schedule to Take Effect in 2020 – Wage and Hour Laws
P3 California Employment Laws Schedule to Take Effect in 2020 – Discrimination, Retaliation, and Harassment Laws
The following two laws affect how workers are judged and treated in the workplace. The aim of SB 188 is to recognize how race has been unfairly used to discriminateRead MoreP3 California Employment Laws Schedule to Take Effect in 2020 – Discrimination, Retaliation, and Harassment Laws