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Nation’s Restaurant News Interviews Jonathan Brown: How DEI Pushback is Reshaping the Restaurant Industry

February 28, 2025

Shortly after taking office for the second time, President Donald Trump released a flurry of executive orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion programs — touting them as “discriminatory” and in possible violation of “the civil-rights laws of this nation.” In... Read More

Breaking Down 2025 Workplace Laws – Corinne Spencer and Cameron Stewart Author Daily Journal Articles for New Laws Special Report

January 7, 2025

Governor Gavin Newsom signed more laws in 2024 than any other governor in at least two decades. Partner Corinne Spencer and Senior Employment Counsel Cameron Stewart examined the most impactful workplace legislation changes in Daily Journal’s New Laws 2025 supplement.... Read More

Daily Journal Interviews Corinne Spencer on PAGA Reform and Concerns for California Employers

September 11, 2024

On July 1, 2024, Governor Newsom signed two bills, AB 2228 and SB 92, altering the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) to include changes such as penalty caps and an expansion of the “cure process” to help resolve cases early.... Read More

The Role of HR in Managing AI and Mitigating Bias – Jonathan Brown Authors HR Daily Advisor Article

September 4, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the workplace, particularly in recruitment and management. While the adoption of AI promises to enhance HR efficiency, it also introduces potential risks, including bias and discrimination.   In his HR Daily Advisor article, Senior Associate Jonathan... Read More

PAGA Reform: A New Horizon for California Employers

August 16, 2024

In recent years, California employers of all sizes have faced increased risk as targets of Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) lawsuits. However, Governor Newsom signed two bills, AB 2288 and SB 92, into law on July 1, 2024, effectively reforming... Read More

5 Things with Barry Pearlman – Inside the Valley Feature Profile

August 9, 2024

Los Angeles Business Journal’s Inside the Valley sat down with Managing Partner Barry Pearlman to talk about how the firm is celebrating 40 years of defending California employers and five things about himself and the firm. Pearlman decided to start... Read More

Los Angeles Business Journal: Inside the Valley Names Barry Pearlman to the Valley 200 Professional & Advisory Services List

August 7, 2024

Recognized as one of 200 leaders making the biggest impact in the San Fernando Valley region, Managing Partner Barry Pearlman was featured on the 2024 Valley 200 list published by Los Angeles Business Journal: Inside the Valley. Pearlman was lauded for... Read More

AI in Employment Law: Balancing Innovation, Bias, and Legal Compliance – Jonathan Brown Authors The Recorder Article

April 10, 2024

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment decisions is rapidly advancing, offering employers a wealth of tools for recruitment and hiring. However, beneath the surface of its promising streamlined processes and enhanced decision-making lies a potential minefield of discrimination... Read More

Corinne Spencer Explains California’s New Restrictions on Using Criminal History on the Good Morning, HR Podcast

January 11, 2024

As a guest on the Good Morning, HR podcast, Partner Corinne Spencer discussed the latest changes in California employment law, including: California’s Fair Chance Act regulations Who qualifies as an employer or employee under the FCA The criminal history inquiry... Read More

Employers Win in “Take-Home” COVID Era – Corinne Spencer, Jonathan Brown & Antwoin Wall Publish Articles with Today’s General Counsel and Daily Journal

November 3, 2023

Following the Kuciemba v. Victory Woodworks, Inc. decision in California, the law on “take-home COVID” has been settled: Employees who contract COVID-19 at work may bring a workers’ compensation claim against their employer but they and their family members are... Read More