Al Tierney, a partner in Stradling’s SEC enforcement practice, recently authored the article, “The SEC’s Enforcement Program Under President Trump’s Second Administration: What Can We Expect” for the OC Lawyer. With Paul Atkins’…
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When a private company is being sold, it is necessary for its minority shareholders to be mindful of protecting their own individual interests when diverging from the controlling shareholder’s interests. Because the controlling…
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On March 20, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued two key pieces of guidance regarding DEI: What To Do If You Experience Discrimination Related to DEI at Work and What You Should Know About DEI-Related…
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UPDATE 2/26/25: There continue to be developments regarding the Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA") and the applicability of related filing obligations. Please note the following recent updates..…
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Cal/OSHA’s non-emergency COVID-19 rule requiring employers to adopt measures to address COVID-19 hazards is set to expire on February 3, 2025. However, employers must still comply with several obligations after that date. First,…
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/ Health, Labor & Employment Law
The Story Behind the Case -
Kate and David Bartenwerfer started their business with a straightforward plan. The couple decided to renovate and sell a house they jointly owned in San Francisco. David handled the remodeling…
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UPDATE: Please note there is a preliminary injunction against enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act. The injunction, which applies nationwide, was granted by a Texas federal district court and such injunction has since…
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The California Labor Commissioner’s Office issued its new model whistleblower notice entitled “Whistleblowers Are Protected” for employers to use beginning January 1, 2025. It explains who is protected under the law; what…
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Here’s What Happened This dispute arose from the operations of 409 North Camden, LLC, which owns a two-story office building in Beverly Hills. The property's history dates back to 1963, when six friends purchased it as tenants…
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On September 30, 2022, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) published its final rule to implement beneficial ownership reporting requirements set forth in the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”). The CTA and…
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On Tuesday, August 20, a Texas federal judge set aside the FTC’s “Non-Compete Rule” (the “Rule”). This decision comes just two weeks before the FTC’s nationwide ban on non-competes was set to take effect. The Court stated the…
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As discussed in our previous alert, last month Cal/OSHA approved the Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment Standard (“Indoor Heat Standard”)…
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On July 1, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to reform California’s Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”). These changes aim to balance PAGA enforcement with fairness to employers, offering new avenues for curing…
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On Wednesday, July 3, a Texas federal judge granted a preliminary injunction preventing the FTC’s rule barring most non-competes from taking effect in September. In the meantime, the court will consider if the FTC has authority…
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On June 20, 2024, the California Occupational Safety and Health (“Cal/OSHA”) Standards Board voted to approve the proposed Indoor Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment Standard (“Indoor Heat Standard”). …
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