BUSINESS TRIAL LAWYERS

Update: Cal/OSHA revised their Model COVID-19 Prevention Program (CPP) on June 29, 2021 to reflect the changes in the newly revised COVID-19 ETS. Access the newly revised Model CPP here. On June 17, 2021, Cal/OSHA’s Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board (OSHSB) approved significant revisions to the Emergency Temporary Standards for COVID-19 Prevention (ETS), which include […]

Congratulations to Patrick Maloney on his nomination to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2021 Leaders in Law Awards! Join us in celebrating Patrick and his fellow nominees at an awards ceremony hosted by the Journal on November 17, 2021 at 2:00pm. . Register for the webinar at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a8riSMCrSpGDOYEH24yQLA . The Los Angeles Business Journal’s […]

On October 6, 2021, the Los Angeles City Council passed an ordinance expanding vaccination verification requirements for certain indoor businesses that present a high risk for COVID-19 transmission, such as restaurants and fitness and entertainment centers. Covered businesses will be required to verify patrons’ vaccination status starting November 4, 2021, and to display notices informing […]

On September 17, 2021, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued new COVID-19 vaccine verification and testing guidance for food and drink facilities. Beginning October 7, 2021, bars, breweries, wineries, distilleries, nightclubs, and lounges will be required to verify the COVID-19 vaccination status of patrons and employees for indoor service. Other restaurants are […]

By Lisa Von Eschen, Esq., The Maloney Firm, APC On September 9, 2021, a California Court of Appeal in Wesson v. Staples, Cal. App. 5th (Cal. App., Sept. 9, 2021) affirmed the lower court’s decision striking the alleged PAGA claims, holding that “trial courts have inherent authority to ensure that PAGA claims will be manageable […]

On September 9, 2021, President Biden introduced a far-reaching, six-part strategy to combat the continuing spread of COVID-19 across the country. Significantly, the plan will soon require more employers, including all public and private employers with over 100 employees, to ensure all workers are either fully vaccinated or tested weekly. This mandate is expected to […]

By Carl Mueller, Esq., The Maloney Firm, APC . On August 30, 2021, the Cal. Court of Appeal published Amjadi v. Brown (2021 WL 3855831), which clarified that attorneys cannot use retainer agreements to prospectively grant themselves the right to enter into settlement agreements over the objections of their clients. The appellate court has referred […]