818.501.4343January 1, 2025
Daily Journal Interviews Corinne Spencer on PAGA Changes and Concerns for California Employers
This summer, Governor Newsom signed two bills 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. Employers are now allowed to request an early evaluation conference and a stay at the outset of litigation to allow the parties to discuss the factual allegations and resolve the issue.
In an interview with Daily Journal, Partner Corinne Spencer explained that these conferences could give plaintiffs the opportunity to verify their claims earlier, and have unintended consequences. Learn more.
The Role of HR in Managing AI and Mitigating Bias
While the adoption of AI in the workplace promises to enhance HR efficiency, it also introduces potential risks, including bias and discrimination. In his HR Daily Advisor article, Senior Associate Jonathan Brown examines ways HR can balance the innovative benefits of AI with the need for fairness and compliance to ensure it contributes positively to an organization’s recruitment and management practices, creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Read the article.PAGA Reform: A New Horizon for California Employers
PAGA Reform: A New Horizon for California Employers
While the new PAGA laws do not entirely eliminate the risk of related lawsuits for California businesses, they are a welcomed new chapter in PAGA jurisprudence.
In her Daily Journal article, Partner Corinne Spencer explains the critical changes to PAGA and how the reforms provide a stronger footing for employers to mount effective defenses.
That’s a Wrap on Our 2024 Employment Law Symposium!
Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Employment Law Symposium addressing the latest in California employment and corporate law, including artificial intelligence, DEI, legislative developments, dispute resolution, significant cases and much more.
Couldn’t make it? Stay tuned to our channels as we share key takeaways and explore what’s ahead for employers in 2025!
What Attorneys and Judges Want to See in Medical-Legal Reports
Partner Ani Baghdassarian spoke on a panel at ExamWorks’ QME Day of Education with Los Angeles WCAB Presiding Judge Rassp and applicant’s attorney Kyle Tambornini explaining what attorneys and judges want to see in medical-legal reports.
Clifford Sweet Recognized with California Lawyers Association Workers’ Compensation Section Lifetime Achievement Award
The California Lawyers Association Workers’ Compensation Section presented Clifford Sweet with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his legal expertise, professionalism, community service and considerable lifetime contributions to the workers’ compensation practice.
Read more about Cliff’s career and his impact in workers’ compensation.
This year, we celebrated milestone anniversaries for many of our incredible attorneys and staff with parties at Blvd Steakhouse in Sherman Oaks. 
These anniversaries highlight the firm’s longevity and success made possible loyal and steadfast employees who have
worked with us for so long. Thank you for all you do for the firm and our clients – we appreciate you all immensely!