Morgan Lewis

San Francisco Office

San Francisco Office

publications

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03/25/09 Eastern District of California Holds That Unlicensed Accountants Are Not Exempt from Overtime Laws

LawFlash/Client Alert | Labor and Employment LawFlash
Labor and Employment Practice

In a case that will be of interest to any company that employs unlicensed accountants, including professional accounting firms, the U.S. District Court for Eastern District of California under Judge Lawrence K. Karlton granted ... more

01/28/09 California Supreme Court Denies Review of First Appellate District's Decision in Conte v. Wyeth Regarding Liability of Brand-Name Drug Manufacturer for Injuries Experienced by Patient Who Took Generic Drug

LawFlash/Client Alert | Litigation LawFlash
John Lavelle, Jr., David Schrader, Kathleen Waters

On January 21, the California Supreme Court declined to review the decision issued by the California Court of Appeal for the First Appellate District in Conte v. Wyeth (Case Nos. A116707, A117353; Cali... more

12/19/08 California Court Rejects Class Action over Application Form Question Where Class Representatives Were Not Harmed

LawFlash/Client Alert | Labor and Employment LawFlash
Labor and Employment Practice

On December 10, the California Court of Appeal granted summary judgment in favor of Starbucks Corporation, finding that plaintiffs seeking to represent a potential class of 135,000 job applicants failed to show... more

11/12/08 Ninth Circuit Holds That California Labor Code Applies to Work Performed in California by Nonresidents

LawFlash/Client Alert | Labor and Employment LawFlash
Labor and Employment Practice

In a case with potentially far-reaching implications for California and non-California employers alike— Sullivan v. Oracle Corporation , 08 C.D.O.S. 13881 (9th Cir. Nov. 6, 2008)—the Ninth Circuit hel... more

10/14/08 ERISA Does Not Preempt San Francisco Health Ordinance

LawFlash/Client Alert | Employee Benefits LawFlash
Employee Benefits Practice

In August 2006, San Francisco’s mayor signed into law the San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (the ordinance). The ordinance requires certain employers operating with the geographic limits of the... more

10/02/08 California Clarifies Overtime Exemption for Computer Professionals (Labor Code 515.5)

LawFlash/Client Alert | Labor and Employment LawFlash
Labor and Employment Practice

On September 30, Governor Schwarzenegger signed Assembly Bill 10 (AB 10), which clarifies California Labor Code section 515.5’s exemption for computer professionals paid on a salaried basis.

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08/08/08 New Rules for Noncompete Provisions and Releases in California

LawFlash/Client Alert | Labor and Employment LawFlash
Labor and Employment Practice

In Edwards v. Arthur Andersen LLP , the California Supreme Court has confirmed that even limited noncompetition agreements are not enforceable in California. The Supreme Court also held that release agr... more

07/24/08 California Court of Appeal Restricts Employee Rights to Recover for Meal and Rest Break and Off-the-Clock Violations

LawFlash/Client Alert | Labor and Employment LawFlash
Labor and Employment Practice

In a case that may have far-reaching and positive implications for both California employers and employees, the California Court of Appeal for the Fourth Appellate District held that (1) employers need not ensu... more

06/29/08 Off-Label Use of Drugs and Devices, presented at the American Health Lawyers Association's 2008 In-House Counsel Program & Annual Meeting, San Francisco

Presentation | Speech
Andrew Ruskin

04/17/08 Changing Landscape of the Regulatory Pathway for Follow-on Biologics, presented at BayBio2008: Doing Well by Doing Right, San Francisco

Presentation | Speech
Phoebe Mounts

01/10/08 The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Allows San Francisco’s Health Care Security Ordinance to Take Effect

LawFlash/Client Alert | Labor and Employment LawFlash
Labor and Employment

In August 2006, San Francisco’s mayor signed into law the San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO). The HCSO requires certain employers operating with the geographic limits of the City and Coun... more

01/10/07 San Francisco’s Paid Sick Time Law to Take Effect February 5, 2007

LawFlash/Client Alert | Labor and Employment LawFlash
Labor and Employment

Shortly after the November 7, 2006 election, we reported on “Measure F,” which was approved by more than 60% of San Francisco, California residents. Measure F enacted a “Sick Leave Ordinance” (the Ordinance) that require... more

11/15/06 Trading and Market Structure Issues, presented at the 2006 Investment Company Directors' Conference, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

Presentation | Speech
John Ayanian

10/04/06 Preparing for 2007: New SEC Rules for Executive Compensation Disclosure, presented at a Morgan Lewis Seminar, Palo Alto

Presentation | Speech
Scott Karchmer, Heather Brookfield, Zaitun Poonja

07/13/06 Managing Complex FMLA Issues;: Reduced Schedule Medical Certification Leave and Benefit Entitlements California Family Rights (Pregnancy, Childbirth Disability - - PCDA)

Presentation | Webinar
Michael Ossip, Karen Peteros, Sarah Bouchard

06/02/06 What Works! Introducing the State Bar Diversity Pipeline Project, presented at the State Bar of California Spring Summit, San Jose, CA

Presentation | Speech
Joan Haratani

05/04/06 Exploring Careers in Larger Law Firms - Queens Bench Panel Discussion, San Francisco

Presentation | Speech
Joan Haratani

04/27/06 eDiscovery: Your Blueprint for Success, presented in cooperation with American Lawyer Media, San Francisco

Presentation | Speech
Stephanie Blair

04/05/06 The Women's Forum, Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold, San Francisco

Presentation | Speech
Joan Haratani

2005 The Legality of Torture, presented to the Bay Area American Inns of Court, San Francisco

Presentation | Speech
Patrick Ryan


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