By: Alis M. MoonOn March 11, 2015, a California District Court held that whether or not Lyft drivers are legally employees rather than independent contractors will be decided by the jury. Cotter v. Lyft, Inc., CV13-04065 (N.D. Cal.) Although there is a rigorous test...
Month: April 2015
Prejudgment Interest on Unliquidated Damages
By: John SchroederCalifornia Civil Code § 3288 states, "In an action for the breach of an obligation not arising in contract, and in every case of oppression, fraud, or malice, interest may be given, in the discretion of the jury." This article will review how to...
[nap_names id="FIRM-NAME-8"] Attorneys attend Epic Invitational Golf Tournament
Managing Partner, and John Schroeder attended the Epic Invitational benefiting The Joyful Child Foundation-In Memory of Samantha Runnion. The foundation is dedicated to preventing crimes against children through programs that educate,...
Improper Withholding of Retention Results in Penalties
By: John SchroederThe recent case of FTR International, Inc. v. Rio School District (2015) DJDAR 1141 has shifted the balance of power to contractors in public works projects. The FTR Court held that under Public Contract Code § 7107, a public agency could not...
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