The workshop will discuss risks and potential best practices for remedial actions when counsel discovers that a franchisor’s employee made a mistake in the franchise sales, registration or disclosure process. Topics will include what to do when: a prospect was disclosed with the wrong FDD; the franchisor failed to obtain a signed Item 23 receipt and/or failed […]
Companies will need to address continuing COVID-19 health concerns and other related employment issues in order to ensure a safe and smooth transition back into the workplace. Join us as we discuss: considerations for your return to work plan, including safety requirements under OSHA; what to do if childcare, fear or other reasons prevent an […]
They will discuss trust modification, revocation, termination, and Heggstad Petitions. The Trust Administration Boot Camp is an all-day workshop that will focus on the basics of the administration of trusts. The program is intended for new practitioners and other attorneys seeking to expand their practices, as well as fiduciaries and paralegals new to trust administration. […]
Background Simon Shio Tam filed an application for the mark “THE SLANTS” for “entertainment in the nature of live performances by a musical band.” The examining attorney at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) refused to register the mark, citing that under § 1052(a) of the Lanham Act, the mark was “likely disparaging […]
A net-zero energy building is a building with Net Zero involves the integration of renewable energy resources such as solar energy systems and solar hot water systems along with high efficiency appliances and components to maximize the energy saving features of a home. There is currently a joint effort of the California Energy Commission and […]
During this program, Donahue Fitzgerald attorneys will discuss legal issues impacting businesses in California. For each topic, we will cover how the law may apply to you, relevant cases, and COVID-19 related issues. We will also discuss recent updates to Paid Family Leave, the Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant, and the COVID-19 Supplemental Paid […]
During this program, Donahue Fitzgerald attorneys will discuss legal issues impacting businesses in California. For each topic, we will cover how the law may apply to you, relevant cases, and COVID-19 related issues. We will also discuss recent updates to Paid Family Leave, the Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant, and the COVID-19 Supplemental Paid […]
As originally enacted in 2015, the ordinance set a lower minimum wage rate for small businesses, with all businesses beginning to pay the same CPI-indexed rate as of July 1, 2019. In response to concerns about the burden on local restaurants, earlier this year Emeryville adopted an exception for “small independent restaurants.” The exception would […]
Last year in Troester v. Starbucks Corp., the California Supreme Court held that the de minimis doctrine did not apply to claims brought under California law. In Troester, Starbucks employees were required to clock-out before conducting various closing activities. In reaching its decision, Troester rejected the 10-minute de minimis threshold as inconsistent with California law and […]
On November 22, 2019, our Oakland office will move up from the 25th floor to the 26th floor of the same Lake Merritt Plaza building. Effective November 22nd, our new Oakland address will be: 1999 Harrison Street 26th Floor Oakland, CA 94612 All phone and email contact information will remain the same. If you […]