On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into law. The law became effective on April 1, 2020. By its terms, the requirements of the FFCRA will expire on December 31,...more
5/6/2020
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Leasing commercial space differs from renting a home. Whether you need office, retail, or industrial buildings for your business, commercial properties have their own unique issues, which must be addressed early on. A proper...more
2/5/2020
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The Appellate Court: An exciting forum of oral advocacy; a check on the process and the decisions of our trial courts; a second chance for parties to make their case; and a place where novel and important legal principles...more
3/19/2019
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There once was a time when Non-Disclosure Agreements (aka “NDAs”) were primarily used by companies to keep their employees, contractors, or vendors, from divulging their intellectual property or sensitive business...more
After thirteen memorable years as a trial lawyer at McManis Faulkner, I decided to take some time off and do other things in life. I left my practice in the midst of an all time high in my career – a unanimous verdict in the...more
It should come as no surprise that business is booming in Silicon Valley, although with the growing number of businesses comes increased potential for conflict and litigation.
Know that litigation is serious business. ...more