Morgan Lewis

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

publications

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January 2000 Ninth Circuit Allows Competitor to Copy Leatherman's "Pocket Survival Tool"

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Intellectual Property

The Ninth Circuit made it easier to knock-off unpatented products. In a case involving the well-known Leatherman “Pocket Survival Tool,” the Court held there was no trade dress protection for that tool even whe... more

December 1999 OSHA's Proposed Rule in Ergonomics (California version)

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Dennis Morikawa

On November 22, 1999, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its controversial proposed rule on ergonomics applicable to general industry. The rule, which would only become final sometime next ... more

December 1999 OSHA's Proposed Rule on Ergonomics

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Dennis Morikawa

On November 22, 1999, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its controversial proposed rule on ergonomics applicable to general industry. The rule, which would only become final sometime next ... more

11/16/99 Developments in Collective Bargaining, Trends in Union Organizing, and Recent Decisions of the National Labor Relations Board, presented at an Employment Law Seminar, Philadelphia

Presentation | Speech
Charles Cohen

11/16/99 The Prevention and Investigation of Sexual Harassment Claims, presented at an Employment Law Seminar, Philadelphia

Presentation | Speech

August 1999 Restoration of California's Daily Overtime Requirement Effective January 1, 2000

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Labor and Employment

Beginning January 1, 2000, most private sector employers in California will be required to pay employees daily overtime. Employees will be entitled to one and one-half the regular rate of pay for any work in excess of ei... more

July 1999 EEOC Releases Enforcement Guidance on Vicarious Employer Liability for Unlawful Harassment by Supervisors

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Harry Rissetto, Michael Ossip

On June 18, 1999, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the "EEOC") released an enforcement guidance on vicarious employer liability for unlawful harassment by supervisors. The enforcement guidance is based o... more

July 1999 From the Seller's Perspective: The Use of Pre-Printed Sales Documents

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J. Jack

In May 1999, we prepared a White Paper that covered issues the buyer of goods should consider when using pre-printed purchase orders. This White Paper sets forth a nonexclusive list of issues that a seller should review ... more

June 1999 Supreme Court Provides Good Faith Employers with Punitive Damages Defense

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Christopher Ramsey

On June 22, 1999, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a plaintiff who proves intentional discrimination may collect punitive damages without showing egregious conduct by the employer. At the same time, the Supreme Court pr... more

June 1999 Supreme Court Rejects Expanded Definition of Disability Under the ADA

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Christopher Ramsey

In a series of opinions exploring the parameters of the Americans with Disabilities Act (the "ADA"), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 22, 1999, that the use of corrective or mitigating measures should be considered in de... more

May 1999 Pitfalls Concerning Use of Pre-Printed Purchase Orders

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J. Jack

Many companies use pre-printed purchase order forms for everything from fifty-nine-cent stationery supplies to multi-million dollar pieces of equipment. Often, the purchasing department has used the same form for years w... more

January 1999 California Supreme Court Expands Rights of Employees to Bring Tort Claims for Wrongful Termination in Violation of Public Policy

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John Battenfeld

The California Supreme Court recently decided two cases which expand significantly the opportunities for California employees to sue their employers for tortious wrongful termination based on a claimed violation of public po... more

11/01/98 Everything You Need to Know (And Were Afraid To Ask) About California Employment Law, presented at the ML Labor and Employment Law Seminar, Philadelphia

Presentation | Speech
Linda Van Winkle Deacon

11/01/98 OSHA/Workplace Safety Update, presented at the ML Labor and Employment Law Seminar, Philadelphia

Presentation | Speech
Dennis Morikawa

11/01/98 Prevention and Investigation of Sexual Harassment Claims, presented at the ML Labor and Employment Law Seminar, Philadelphia

Presentation | Speech
Mark Dichter

10/01/98 Responding to Regulatory Inquiries, Examinations and Investigations, presented at the Financial Institutions Insurance Association Fall Conference, New Orleans

Presentation | Speech
John Hartigan

09/01/98 Discovery and Trial in Sexual Harassment Cases from Defense Counsel Perspective, presented at the Glasser Legal Works Seminar, New York

Presentation | Speech
Andrea Ordin, Mark Dichter

August 1998 Supreme Court Stresses Employer Action to Prevent and Correct Sexual Harassment by Supervisors, The Metropolitan Corporate Council

Outside Publications | Article
Christopher Ramsey

July 1998 EEOC Issues Regulations Concerning Waivers of Age Discrimination Claims

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Raymond R. Kepner, Raul Perez

The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) amended the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) in 1990 to require that any waiver or release of rights under the ADEA satisfy certain detailed requirements in order t... more

July 1998 Ninth Circuit Rules on Mandatory Arbitration, Employers Group People & Productivity Newsletter

Outside Publications | Article
John Battenfeld


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