Opinion Analysis: Williams v. Chino Valley Independent Fire District
The California Supreme Court has overturned what many had thought was a well-settled rule, and determined that prevailing defendants in cases under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) are not...
View ArticleArbitrators may decide Pitchess motions
A recent California Supreme Court decision raises questions about the extent to which nonjudicial officers should decide disclosure questions. In Riverside County Sheriff’s Department v. Stiglitz, the...
View ArticleOpinion Analysis: Sanchez v. Valencia Holding Company, LLC
The California Supreme Court has continued its dialogue with the U.S. Supreme Court about arbitration agreements in a recent ruling that affirmed the use of California unconscionability law to...
View ArticleOpinion Analysis: Kilby v. CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
In response to a request from the Ninth Circuit, the California Supreme Court provided definitive guidelines for interpretation of the “suitable seats” requirement of California’s wage orders. Although...
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