In 2023, California has adopted several new employment laws either introducing new employee protections or codifying existing practices...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a rule that would prohibit the use of noncompete agreements in employment contracts....
California has passed several new or amended employment laws covering topics ranging from off-duty marijuana use, reproductive rights,...
In addition to AB 152 extending COVID-19 leave through December 31, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom has also signed into law two other...
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 152 into law, extending Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (“SPSL”) through December 31, 2022. SPSL, which...
AB 1949, a bill passed by the California legislature and awaiting Governor Newsom’s signature, would require California employers to...
This week the California legislature passed a pay transparency act that – pending Governor Newsom’s signature – will require significant...
There has been a wave of new state and local legislation focused on pay transparency for job applicants. Right now, Colorado State and...
In this Upside episode, we explore developing and monetizing intellectual property assets of a portfolio company. How does a new company...
Customer relationships are a key asset for companies in the financial advising and wealth management industry. In California, however,...
In today's Upside episode, we explore fiduciary duty in the venture capital context. Can owners of a venture capital management company...
The allocation of post-transaction risk is a key area where bids for assets can differentiate themselves. And representation and warranty...
Over the past few years, there's been a dramatic rise in premiums in the venture capital liability insurance market and a steady increase...
In January 2020, we wrote a Law360 guest article that highlighted some of the risks that followed Wells Fargo Bank NA’s strategy in its...
The Payroll Protection Program has been a lifesaver to many businesses this year, but its quick roll out, and many generous features...
The SEC recently adopted amendments to Rule 501(a) of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933 that expand the definition of...