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Misclassification: Employee or independent contractor?

The confusing fight over whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor, and why it matters

Michael F. Baltaxe

From Issue: 2019 May

Is California’s Private Attorney General Act enforceable against public entities?

An issue of first impression: Does PAGA with its qui tam actions apply to public employees?

Scott Tillett
Dustin Collier
Joshua Socks

From Issue: 2019 May

Voir dire for the employment case

There is only one battle you can’t lose in trial; a practical guide to coming out ahead in jury selection

Jeff Rager

From Issue: 2019 May

The best and worst employment developments of 2018 – Part I

An overview of the legislative developments that shaped the year in employment law (with a bit of color commentary)

Andrew H. Friedman

From Issue: 2019 May

Maximize future-medical damages by beating the latest defense tactics

Sargon and Sanchez offer defendant the opportunity to exclude much of your life-care planner’s testimony if you’re not careful about laying the foundation

Alex Behar

From Issue: 2019 April

Dangerous crosswalks

A thorough discussion of dangerous conditions that make government liable for pedestrian injuries

Laura F. Sedrish

From Issue: 2019 April