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California Court Narrows “Death Knell” Appeal Rule: Key Takeaways for Employers

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In Chavez v. Hi-Grade Materials Co., the California Court of Appeal issued a ruling that significantly impacts how and when employees can appeal orders denying class certification, especially in cases involving both class...more

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Reyes v. Hi-Grade Materials Co. – Continuing the Trend to Limit PAGA Gamesmanship

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The California Fourth District Court of Appeal’s decision in Reyes v. Hi-Grade Materials Co. continues the trend toward limiting plaintiffs’ abuse and improper weaponization of the California Private Attorneys General Act...more

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PAGA Tactic Denied by Cal. Court of Appeal: Plaintiff Who Voluntarily Dismissed PAGA Claims Could Not Invoke Death Knell Doctrine...

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Last week, in Chavez v. Hi-Grade Materials Co., the California Court of Appeal took up a novel jurisdictional question: Can a putative class action plaintiff unilaterally ring the death knell for the entire class and create...more

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Another Day, Another Dispute Between Appellate Courts Over Employment Arbitrations

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The case of Parra Rodriguez v. Packers Sanitation Services LTD., LLC typifies the reason employers and employment counsel must stay on top of arbitration case developments....more

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