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Age and Disability Discrimination Claims Dismissed on Summary Judgment

Female security guard alleged that she had been discriminated against and ultimately terminated from her employment with a large international security company based on her age and disability.  Summary judgment obtained on plaintiff’s… MORE»

Summary Judgment Win in Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

When our client terminated an employee after she was on a medical leave of absence for over seven months, the former employer filed a lawsuit for disability discrimination, wrongful termination, breach of an implied employment contract, breach of implied… MORE»

Major Business Transitions and Transactions Advice and Counsel

Provide ongoing counsel to clients during major transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, or sale of business. CDF drafts numerous merger and acquisition agreements and reviews agreements to ensure compliance with the WARN Act and employment law. Our… MORE»

CDF Obtains Motion for Summary Judgment Victory for Religious Organization

CDF represented a religious organization in litigation brought by a plaintiff who was injured on the sidewalk abutting the organization's property.  The plaintiff sued multiple entities for her injuries.  Following several rounds of discovery… MORE»

Bartenders and Restaurant Mediate Solution to Discrimination and Harassment Claims

Two bartenders sued their former restaurant and its manager for alleged wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination.  After successive mediations with a talented mediator, the parties were able to come to a successful resolution… MORE»

Misrepresentation and Interference with Contract Claims, with Underlying Sexual Harassment Allegations, Managed at Summary Judgment

Represented employer of female advertising vendor of a large automobile sales company. Employer and vendor was sued by a sales manager for misrepresentation and interference with a contract stemming from the vendor’s concerns over allegedly inappropriate… MORE»

Defended Newspaper’s Wrongful Termination Claim to Dismissal with Prejudice

A former employee of a newspaper sued the company for a variety of employment-related causes of action including failure to promote and wrongful termination based on claims of discrimination because of his gender, disability, and national origin. … MORE»

Best-Selling Author Gets Permanent Residence for Extraordinary Ability

A renowned business consultant and author wanted permanent residence in the U.S. He engaged us to prepare an extensive petition for U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services showing that he met the strict legal test for Employment based 1st Preference… MORE»

Bank Ends Wrongful Termination Claim, Upheld by CA Supreme Court

Wrongful termination and fraud claims were brought by a high level executive against our client, a bank.  After deposing the plaintiff, CDF brought a motion for summary judgment. The plaintiff’s opposition relied on an extremely lengthy declaration… MORE»

Leave of Absence Training for Employers

Conducted comprehensive training on leave of absence issues for the executive human resources team of a major California beverage distributor.  Provided ongoing support on leave issues and business friendly solutions regarding existing leave of absence… MORE»

We have used CDF to handle many of our California matters, including employee litigation, advice and counsel on our California policies, and management and HR training. Their focus on California is an advantage.

Andrew C. Topping
Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Co-Chief Compliance Officer, Comcast Corporation
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