Whistleblower Retaliation under U.S. Federal and California Law
- posted: Aug. 23, 2014
- Employment Law
Employees filed 2,787 whistleblower retaliation claims during 2012, according to a report issued by the U. S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Employee protection from whistleblower retaliation Read More
Silence is Golden: Confidentiality of the Mediation Process
- posted: Jul. 23, 2014
- Mediation
Legal disputes are often resolved effectively through the process of mediation. One of the key advantages of mediation over litigation is the confidentiality it provides to the parties involved. Mediation Confidentiality Read More
Considerations When Signing an Employee Arbitration Agreement
- posted: Jun. 23, 2014
- Employment Law, Arbitration
Employees are often asked to give up their right to sue in court over job-related issues. This is generally accomplished by having the employee sign an agreement that contains some Read More
Choosing an Effective Mediator for Legal Disputes
- posted: May 23, 2014
- Mediation
Mediation is the most popular form of alternative dispute resolution. It involves bringing in a trained, neutral third party to help the parties reach an agreement. Mediation is cost- and time- Read More
Based on California Law, What Are Construction Defects?
- posted: Feb. 23, 2014
- Construction Defects
Construction defects can lead to disputes between homeowners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects and other parties as far as determining who is responsible and liable for damages. Construction defect attorneys Read More
What Steps Does the Arbitration Process Involve?
- posted: Oct. 23, 2013
- Arbitration
In Stockton, arbitration laws are subject to the California Arbitration Act, which the California legislature has modified at various points since its enactment in 1961. To give you an idea of Read More
A Brief Look at Recent Employment Dispute Trends
- posted: Jun. 23, 2013
- Employment Law
Over the past few decades, social movements and changing civil rights laws have opened the door to increased employment disputes. For example, sexual harassment and wrongful termination claims are commonplace Read More
How Is the Lawyer’s Role in Litigation Changing?
- posted: Mar. 20, 2013
- Mediation
Current statistics show that the trend for attorneys to resolve issues through trial is on the wane. Clients, attorneys and courts often favor alternative dispute resolution over litigation. Stockton mediation Read More
