Companies doing business in California continue to face a surge in privacy-related complaints and lawsuits under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), a 1960s-era law designed to prevent unlawful telephone wiretapping…
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/ Communications & Media Law, Consumer Protection, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
On April 21, 2025, a California Court of Appeal affirmed the validity of prospective, written meal period waivers, so long as they are revocable and not coerced.
The case, La Kimba Bradsbery et al. v. Vicar Operating, Inc.,…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
In a decision with important implications for many pending Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) lawsuits, a California Court of Appeal upheld the dismissal of a representative PAGA action as untimely because the plaintiff did…
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/ Civil Procedure, Labor & Employment Law
Federal courts continue to navigate the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) landscape including Executive Orders targeting DEI. In a recent development last week, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly granted a preliminary…
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/ Constitutional Law, Government Contracting, Labor & Employment Law
The California Supreme Court has clarified how the cost-shifting provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure Section 998 (“Section 998”) may apply when a case settles before trial. In a recent decision, Madrigal v. Hyundai…
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/ Civil Procedure, Consumer Protection, Labor & Employment Law
Join a panel of CDF attorneys for an insightful webinar addressing the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives for California employers in light of recent federal developments.
The Trump…
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/ Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
NLRB member Gwynne A. Wilcox’s status with the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) continues to move back and forth faster than a pinball on tilt…
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/ Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Labor & Employment Law
Employees who sue their former employer for wrongful termination following a workplace investigation may feel compelled to bring a claim for defamation, based on their belief that the allegations and/or investigation findings…
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/ Business Torts, Labor & Employment Law
NLRB member Gwynne A. Wilcox’s status with the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) moves back and forth faster than a table tennis ball at an Olympic match…
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/ Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Labor & Employment Law
On March 21, 2025, the California Civil Rights Council adopted its final regulations regarding automated decision-making systems. In the employment context, automated decision-making systems can include a wide range of tools…
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/ Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law, Science, Computers, & Technology
Approximately three weeks ago, we reported that Judge Berly A. Howell, granted fired NLRB Board Member Gwynne A.Wilcox’s motion for summary judgment and reinstated her as a Board member. This decision restored the NLRB’s three…
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/ Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Labor & Employment Law
Recently, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld the dismissal of a class action against defendants Saks Inc., Gucci, Prada, Loro Piana, Brunello Cucinelli and other luxury good manufacturers…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law
According to the March 24 Congressional Record, President Trump nominated Morgan Lewis labor law attorney Crystal Carey as the new National Labor Relations Board General Counsel.
Ms. Carey has been practicing for…
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/ Administrative Law, Elections & Politics, Labor & Employment Law
Yesterday, the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission published its guidance entitled: What You Should Know About DEI-Related Discrimination at Work…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
The newly introduced “No Robo Bosses Act” seeks to regulate the use of AI in the workplace and prevent automated decision-making processes in employment decisions. For employers, understanding the implications of this bill is…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Science, Computers, & Technology
