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California Business Divorce: Partner Fraud and Personal Liability: Important Lessons from Bartenwerfer v. Buckley

The Story Behind the Case - Kate and David Bartenwerfer started their business with a straightforward plan. The couple decided to renovate and sell a house they jointly owned in San Francisco… more

Bankruptcy Code, Business Divorce, Business Litigation, California, Due Diligence

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Texas Court Holds ‘Em Off: FTC’s Impending Ban On Non-Competes Likely To Fold

On Tuesday, August 20, a Texas federal judge set aside the FTC’s “Non-Compete Rule” (the “Rule”). This decision comes just two weeks before the FTC’s nationwide ban on non-competes was set to take effect. The Court stated the… more

Administrative Procedure Act, Competition, Confidential Information, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract

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Adam Bouka

Saved by the Bell: Qualified Employers May Now Verify Employment Eligibility Remotely

Starting August 1, 2023, “qualified employers” will have the permanent option to complete I-9 employment eligibility verifications remotely. This option comes as a relief to many employers who were left scrambling to physically… more

Department of Homeland Security (DHS), E-Verify, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Eligibility Verification, Foreign Workers

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Lindsay Bowden

DEI Scrutiny Leads to New Advice: The EEOC Issues Updated DEI Guidance

On March 20, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued two key pieces of guidance regarding DEI: What To Do If You Experience Discrimination Related to DEI at Work and What You Should Know About DEI-Related… more

Anti-Discrimination Policies, Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Employee Rights, Employment Discrimination, Employment Policies

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Travis Brennan

The “Dark Side” of Your Website Could Work Against You

Many e-commerce sites are still relying on “dark patterns,” and data privacy regulators have had enough. With the enforcement date of the California Privacy Rights Act fast approaching (July 1, 2023), it is high time that any… more

California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Data Privacy, E-Commerce, Websites

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Shawn Collins

The Legal Side of Sweepstakes: What Every Brand Needs to Know

“It’s just a giveaway. What could go wrong?” You’d be surprised. A fun marketing initiative can quickly become a legal headache. Behind every good sweepstakes is a legal minefield—one that many brands don’t recognize until… more

Advertising, Compliance, Consumer Protection Laws, Disclosure Requirements, False Advertising

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Alidad Damooei

The Unseen Challenges: Safeguarding Minority Sellers in M&A

In the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions, minority shareholders must proceed judiciously. While transactions may have the power to reshape entire industries and create tremendous value, such arrangements can be… more

Contract Terms, Corporate Counsel, Due Diligence, Minority Shareholders, Private Equity

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Jason de Bretteville

Ninth Circuit Decision Makes it Harder for Plaintiffs to Plead Securities Fraud Claims Against Drug & Medical Device Companies

On June 10, 2020, the Ninth Circuit, in Vicky Nguyen v. Endologix, Inc., et al., affirmed in a published decision the district court’s dismissal with prejudice of a putative securities fraud class action because plaintiff failed… more

Dismissal With Prejudice, False Statements, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Industry

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Jeffrey Dinkin

Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Update – Cal/OSHA Released FAQs Ahead Of The July 1st Implementation Deadline

As promised, Cal/OSHA recently published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) addressing various aspects of the Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (“WVPP”) that most employers must have in place by July 1, 2024. You can access… more

Cal-OSHA, California, Employee Training, Employees, Employer Liability Issues

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Ryan Charles Gaglio

The Unseen Challenges: Safeguarding Minority Sellers in M&A

In the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions, minority shareholders must proceed judiciously. While transactions may have the power to reshape entire industries and create tremendous value, such arrangements can be… more

Contract Terms, Corporate Counsel, Due Diligence, Minority Shareholders, Private Equity

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Jaye Heybl

IP Owners Beware: The Fast Approaching European Unitary Patent System and Unified Patent Court

Background - As has been widely reported, major changes are looming for the European patent landscape. After many years of preparatory work and negotiations, Europe’s new Unified Patent Court (UPC) is expected to open for… more

EU, European Patent Convention, European Patent Office, Information Technology, Intellectual Property Protection

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Gregory Jones

Jones Discusses Asbestos Bankruptcies & the Best Wall Case with the Legal Lens Podcast

Stradling Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring partner Greg Jones recently joined Legal Lens, a Debtwire podcast, for an in-depth discussion on the evolving challenges of asbestos-related bankruptcies—highlighting the recent… more

Asbestos, Asbestos Litigation, Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Court, Chapter 11

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Yasmine Kalhor

Recent Ruling Impacts California’s AB 979 Effort to Mandate “Underrepresented Community” Board Members

California’s Assembly Bill 979 (California Corporations Code § 301.4) was signed into law in September 2020 and requires public corporations with principal executive offices in the state to include a specific number of people… more

Board of Directors, California, Constitutional Challenges, Corporate Governance, Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I)

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Karla Kraft

To The Relief Of Many E-Commerce Businesses, The U.S. Supreme Court Narrowly Construes A TCPA Requirement

In Facebook, Inc. v. Duguid, No. 19-511, slip op. (Apr. 1, 2021), the Supreme Court “friended” Facebook by holding that the social media platform’s login notification texts did not constitute an “automatic telephone dialing… more

ATDS, Auto-Dialed Calls, Facebook, Facebook Inc v Duguid, Random or Sequential Number Generator

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Connor Kridle

Employers Catch a Break: California Court of Appeal Approves Prospective Meal Period Waivers

On April 21, 2025, the California Court of Appeal issued an opinion validating written, prospective meal period waivers for non-exempt employees. The decision in La Kimba Bradsbery v. Vicar Operating, Inc. provides employers… more

Appeals, California, Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, Employment Litigation

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Kyle Leingang

UPDATE: Navigating the Complexities of CTA Compliance: What You Need to Know

UPDATE 2/26/25: There continue to be developments regarding the Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA") and the applicability of related filing obligations. Please note the following recent updates… more

Business Entities, Business Ownership, Compliance, Corporate Transparency Act, Enforcement Actions

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Carol Lew

The New $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Includes Additional Exempt Facility Bond Provisions

On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the “IIJA”) into law. The IIJA provides for an estimated $1.2 trillion in funding over ten years for a broad range of infrastructure… more

Biden Administration, Broadband, Carbon Capture and Sequestration, Highways, Infrastructure

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Sean Lobb

Privacy.Minded: SEC Charges Company For Cybersecurity Disclosure Controls Violations, Citing Failure To Bring Known Vulnerabilities To The Attention Of Senior Management

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a new warning to senior executives: what you don’t know can hurt you, especially in the realm of cybersecurity. The SEC recently settled with First American Financial… more

Cybersecurity, Disclosure Requirements, Form 8-K, Popular, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

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Kathleen Marcus

Privacy.Minded: SEC Charges Company For Cybersecurity Disclosure Controls Violations, Citing Failure To Bring Known Vulnerabilities To The Attention Of Senior Management

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a new warning to senior executives: what you don’t know can hurt you, especially in the realm of cybersecurity. The SEC recently settled with First American Financial… more

Cybersecurity, Disclosure Requirements, Form 8-K, Popular, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

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Lisa Northrup

The Legal Risks of Greenwashing Are Real

When a company misrepresents its sustainability or eco-friendly policies, it is referred to as greenwashing, and consumer activists groups are taking action, warn attorneys with Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth. They look at… more

Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Environmental Social & Governance (ESG), False Advertising, Greenwashing

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Brian Patton

The New $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Includes Additional Exempt Facility Bond Provisions

On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the “IIJA”) into law. The IIJA provides for an estimated $1.2 trillion in funding over ten years for a broad range of infrastructure… more

Biden Administration, Broadband, Carbon Capture and Sequestration, Highways, Infrastructure

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Jared Speier

Employers Catch a Break: California Court of Appeal Approves Prospective Meal Period Waivers

On April 21, 2025, the California Court of Appeal issued an opinion validating written, prospective meal period waivers for non-exempt employees. The decision in La Kimba Bradsbery v. Vicar Operating, Inc. provides employers… more

Appeals, California, Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, Employment Litigation

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Jeremy Suiter

California Business Divorce: Partner Fraud and Personal Liability: Important Lessons from Bartenwerfer v. Buckley

The Story Behind the Case - Kate and David Bartenwerfer started their business with a straightforward plan. The couple decided to renovate and sell a house they jointly owned in San Francisco… more

Bankruptcy Code, Business Divorce, Business Litigation, California, Due Diligence

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Ahmad Takouche

California Business Divorce: Understanding IP Ownership in the Context of Operating a California Business

Picture a renowned winery in the heart of Napa Valley that has built its reputation on a trademark that connoisseurs associate with exceptional quality. This trademark, a symbol of years of hard work and dedication, represents… more

Asset Management, Business Assets, Business Divorce, Business Ownership, Division of Assets

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Alfred Tierney

The SEC’s Enforcement Program Under President Trump’s Second Administration: What Can We Expect

Al Tierney, a partner in Stradling’s SEC enforcement practice, recently authored the article, “The SEC’s Enforcement Program Under President Trump’s Second Administration: What Can We Expect” for the OC Lawyer. With Paul Atkins’… more

Corporate Governance, Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity, Enforcement Actions, Environmental Social & Governance (ESG)

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Jenny Tran

Representation and Warranties Play a Crucial Role in Business Transactions

Representations and warranties play a crucial role in business transactions and are commonly used in merger and acquisition agreements to allocate risk between sellers and buyers. Accurate representations and reliable warranties… more

Acquisitions, Breach of Contract, Business Ownership, Buyers, Contract Negotiations

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Ryan Wilkins

Recent Ruling Impacts California’s AB 979 Effort to Mandate “Underrepresented Community” Board Members

California’s Assembly Bill 979 (California Corporations Code § 301.4) was signed into law in September 2020 and requires public corporations with principal executive offices in the state to include a specific number of people… more

Board of Directors, California, Constitutional Challenges, Corporate Governance, Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I)

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