Imagine you are a small company or a single person and you have an idea for an advancement of a product, process, or machine that already exists; or, you have an idea for a completely new product, process, or machine, but you don’t have the means to develop it. You need help from someone that Read More…
Archives for June 2015
Why Businesses Must Be Familiar With The Song-Beverly Credit Card Act
The Song-Beverly Credit Card Act was enacted in 1971 to regulate credit card transactions in California. The Act created potentially confusing provisions for retailers and other merchants who accept credit card payments. Even unintentional violations of these provisions can put merchants at risk of incurring significant statutory penalties. One common way for retailers to violate Read More…
Court Extends FEHA Protection To Employees Of Independent Contractors
In the recent decision, Hirst v. City of Oceanside, the Fourth District Court of Appeal clarified the reach of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) with regard to employees of independent contractors. The Hirst case involved a sexual harassment claim brought by an employee of a contractor for the Police Department for the City of Read More…
