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Rescission Attorney's Fees

Allen Matkins

Does An Attorney's Fee Clause Survive Contract Rescission?

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When a party is allowed to rescind a contract, the contract is quite literally torn up. Thus, Section 1688 of the California Civil Code provides "A contract is extinguished by its rescission". If a contract is extinguished by...more

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California Employers Should Remain Cautious when Classifying their Workforce, Notwithstanding More Lenient Federal Policies

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Although the Trump administration rescinded its guidance on worker misclassification earlier this year and appears to have otherwise taken a “softer approach” to misclassification enforcement, California employers should...more

Carlton Fields

Eleventh Circuit Deems Voluntary Dismissal of a Coverage Action Sufficient to Award Attorneys’ Fees to a Policyholder as the...

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In a recent unpublished opinion, the Eleventh Circuit issued a decision that should serve as a warning to insurers to be sure to resolve all issues before dismissing a coverage action, particularly when involved in the...more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

California Employment Law Notes - May 2017

Ruth Featherstone alleged that her former employer (SCPMG) discriminated against her based on a "temporary disability" that was caused by an adverse drug reaction, which resulted in an "altered mental state." During this...more

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Points & Authorities - Summer 2016

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There Ought to be a Law: Consider This Alternative To Litigation - Government is becoming more intrusive. At the state and federal levels, a host of agencies and departments continuously create new rules for us to live...more

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