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- Amy S. Williams
- David Szwarcsztejn
- Nicole A. Legrottaglie
- Kim L. Carter
- Daphne P. Bishop
- Steven A. Micheli
- Lindsay A. Ayers
- Todd R. Wulffson
- Dawn M. Irizarry
- Carolina A. Schwalbach
- Jing Y. Li
- M. Leah Cameron
- Kimberly M. Foster
- Robin E. Largent
- Leigh A. White
- Joel M. Van Parys
- Kent J. Sprinkle
- Mark S. Spring
- Jeffrey L. Sikkema
- Alison L. Tsao
- Connor J. Moyle
- Laura L. Saadeh
- Jeremy T. Naftel
- Nancy N. Lubrano
- Ryan A. McCoy
- Marianne C. Koepf
- Karimah J. Lamar
- David G. Hagopian
- Garrett V. Jensen
- Mark H. Van Brussel
- Brent M. Giddens
- Shirin Forootan
- Dan M. Forman
- Timothy M. Freudenberger
- Dave Carothers
- Marie D. DiSante
- Greg L. Berk
- Nancy G. Berner
- Nicole C. Baldwin
- What We Do
- EEO Litigation
- Wage and Hour Issues
- Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets
- Workplace Safety and Health
- Wrongful Termination and Workplace Tort Litigation
- Business Reorganization, Restructuring and Downsizing
- Class Actions
- Workplace Solutions, Advice and Training
- Traditional Labor Law - Unions and the NLRB
- Immigration
- Case Studies
- Aggressive Defense in Age Discrimination Case Leads to Nominal Settlement
- Class Certification Defeated on Wage and Hour Claims by Employees of Home Health Care Agency
- Class Certification Defeated on Wage and Hour Claims by Employees of Restaurant Chain
- Aggressive Defense of Invasion of Privacy Claims Results in Dismissal of Action
- Summary Judgment Granted in Arbitration on Claim of Sexual Orientation Discrimination
- CDF Obtains Summary Judgment In Multiple-Plaintiff Action Against Its Gaming Industry Client
- Trial Court Enters Complete Defense Verdict for Employer On Trial De Novo Appeal From Labor Commissioner Hearing
- Complete Defense Verdict in Emotional Distress & Constructive Discharge Trial
- Age and Disability Discrimination Claims Dismissed On Summary Judgment
- Summary Judgment Granted On Disability Discrimination and Retaliation Claims
- CDF Obtains Order Denying Missclassification Claim on Behalf of a Large Facility
- CDF Obtains Dismissal of Federal Case Brought Against Its Construction Industry Client
- Santa Ana Labor Commissioner Rules Completely in Favor of Employer on Claim for Reimbursable Business Expenses
- Complete Defense Verdict in Overtime Misclassification Trial
- Disability Discrimination Claim Dismissed at Summary Judgment
- Plaintiff Walks Away From Wrongful Termination and Pregnancy Discrimination Action After MSJ Filed and Sanctions Motion Served
- Successfully Enforced Arbitration Agreement on behalf of Non-Signatory Sister Entity
- Putative Class Action Against Background Checking Company Dismissed
- $17 Million Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Claim Settled for a Fraction of Exposure
- Class Action Proceedings Dismissed By The Los Angeles County Superior Court And Individual Claims Referred To Binding Arbitration
- Long Beach Labor Commissioner Rules Completely in Favor of Employer On Commission And Bonus Dispute
- Class Action Proceedings Dismissed and Individual Claims Referred To Binding Arbitration
- Summary Judgment Granted in Disability & Age Discrimination Case Filed Under FEHA
- Motion to Compel Arbitration Agreement Containing A Class Action Waiver Granted And Subsequent Appeal Dismissed
- Defense Verdict in Overtime Action Brought by Salaried Network Administrator
- CDF Attorneys Convince DLSE to Dismiss $15,000 Meal and Rest Break Claim in Its Entirety
- Age and Disability Discrimination Claims Dismissed on Summary Judgment
- Summary Judgment Win in Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
- Major Business Transitions and Transactions Advice and Counsel
- CDF Obtains Motion for Summary Judgment Victory for Religious Organization
- Bartenders and Restaurant Mediate Solution to Discrimination and Harassment Claims
- Misrepresentation and Interference with Contract Claims, with Underlying Sexual Harassment Allegations, Managed at Summary Judgment
- Defended Newspaper’s Wrongful Termination Claim to Dismissal with Prejudice
- Best-Selling Author Gets Permanent Residence for Extraordinary Ability
- Bank Ends Wrongful Termination Claim, Upheld by CA Supreme Court
- Leave of Absence Training for Employers
- Food Service Client’s Refusal to Settle Results in Voluntary Dismissal of Lawsuit
- Fortune 1000 Co.‘s Victory in Business Breach Claims Upheld on Appeal
- Retaliation Claims Thrown Out After Protracted Litigation
- Fast Food Leader Aggressively Defeats Discrimination Claims
- Defense Verdict in Arbitration for Insurance Co. in Discrimination Case
- Draft Handbook Policy to Allow Employees to Use Social Networking Sites
- Investigation Quickly Resolves Disability Discrimination Claim Against Grocer
- Alleged Class Action Against Construction Co. Resolved Before Certification
- Dismissal of Nationwide Wage Claims Against National Retailer Before Certification
- Sexual Harassment Case Against Retail Grocery Chain Defeated in Arbitration
- Liability Dramatically Reduced at Trial for Healthcare Providers
- Laboratory Secures Summary Judgment in Wrongful Termination Action
- Business Fraud Claims Against Mortgage Company Rejected by Judge
- Withering Cross Examination Nets Favorable Settlement and Mid-Trial Dismissal
- Healthcare Co. Secures Defense Verdict in Wrongful Termination Claims
- Govt. Agency’s Dismissal of Gender Discrimination Claims Upheld on Appeal
- Global Engineering Firm Secures Verdict Ending Age Discrimination Suit
- Plaintiff Dismisses Case After Being Stung with Discovery Sanctions
- Dismissal of Fraud and RICO Claims Leads to Favorable Settlement for National Mortgage Co.
- Nonprofit Minimizes Threat of Independent Contractor’s Unemployment Claim
- Wage and Hour Claims Favorably Settled for Senior Care Facility
- Age Discrimination Claim, Based on Failure to Promote, Successfully Defended
- Disability Discrimination Claim Ends at Summary Judgment, Upheld on Appeal
- Summary Judgment Dismissal in Gender Discrimination Claim Upheld on Appeal
- Defense Against Whistle-Blower Claims Prevents University Funding Rescission
- Gender Discrimination Case Against National Mortgage Lender Defeated in Arbitration
- Aggressive Defense Yields Nuisance Value Settlement in Gender Discrimination Case
- Global Corp.‘s Workforce Reduction Executed Fairly and with Minimal Exposure
- Sexual Harassment Actions Against High Profile Co. Strategically Reduced and Settled
- Transport Company Succeeds in Compelling Arbitration in Misclassification Claims
- Trial Victory Favors Nonprofit Foundation Client in Contract Action
- Informal Background Investigation of Plaintiff Proves Worthwhile
- Successful Employment Agreements for Rabbi and Cantor Set Right Tone
- Construction Injury Disability Discrimination Suit Dismissed
- CDF Helps Construction Company Defeat Union Organizing Campaign
- Employee Discharged for Misconduct Claiming Defamation Defeated At Trial
- Overturn Adverse DLSE Decision, Affirm Employee Classification Practice
- Retailer Defeats Same Sex Sexual Harassment Case with Jury Verdict
- Complete Acquittal for CEO and Co. in White Collar Govt. Contract Fraud Case
- Multilingual Breach of Contract/Fraud Case Defeated at Trial
- Dismissal of B&P Code §17200 Claim
- Complete Victory in Trial for CFO Against the SEC
- Financial Institution Reduces Threat of “Bet the Company” Litigation in OC BK
- Jury Trial Delivers Defense Victory for a Major National Bank
- CDF Helps Small Design Firm Fend Off DFEH Complaint
- Grocery Chain Prevails At Summary Judgment in Disability Discrimination Claim
- Manufacturer Wins Dismissal with Statute of Limitations Argument
- National Railroad Leaves Wrongful Termination Claims at the Station
- Restaurant Turns Around Class Wage and Hour Class Action Lawsuit Threat
- Disability Discrimination Claim Settles After DFEH Sees CDF’s Summary Judgment Motion
- Compliance Audit of Acquisition Target Reveals Critical Liability Info
- Discovery of “Secret Tape” Leads to Voluntary Dismissal of Discrimination Case
- Sexual Harassment Case Dismissed on Summary Judgment, Upheld on Appeal
- Denial of Class Certification on Behalf of 20,000 Current and Former Employees
- Global Discount Retailer Shuts Down National FLSA Collective Action Threat
- Gender Discrimination Claims by Executive Defeated by Defense Verdict in Arbitration
- CDF Turns Around Unfavorable Arbitration Award Restricting Manufacturer
- Family-Operated Business Acts Early to Manage Costs of Wage and Hour Claims
- Aggressive Defense in Disability Discrimination Case Leads to Prompt Settlement
- Defeat of Attorney General’s Claims to Recover Labor Code Penalties
- Early and Assertive Defense in Wage and Hour Claims Eliminates Threat to Car Dealer
- Employee UCL Action Prevented by Local Restaurant
- Cable, Internet and Telephone Service Provider Ends Multiple Employee Claims at Summary Judgment
- Counseled IP Law Firm on Employee Terminations
- Employee Handbook Revamp Brings Company into Compliance with CA Law
- EEOC Charge Defeated in Alleged National Origin Discrimination by Luxury Good Retailer
- Marketing Co. Defeats Sexual Harassment Claims at Arbitration
- Realty Co. Settles Employee’s Commission Claims for Nominal Amount of Demand
- Commercial Lease Dispute Resolved for Defense Plus Award of Attorneys’ Fees
- Aggressive Discovery Strategy Allows the Show to Go On
- Complex Litigation Creates Case Law on CA Summary Judgment Statute
- California Consumers Benefit from Out-of-State Computer Seller’s Win in §17200 Action
- Employer Persuades DFEH to Dismiss Discrimination Action after Initial Investigation
- Strong Wage and Hour Case Strategy, Threat of Sanctions, Shuts Down Litigation Threat
- Proper Harassment Claim Investigation Terminates Manager and Avoids Litigation
- Board of Directors Advised on Separation Strategy That Prevents Litigation
- Court of Appeal Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination and Defamation Claims
- Double Defeat of Overtime Misclassification Class Certification
- National Origin Discrimination Claim by Restaurant Manager Rejected by Jury
- Class Certification Denied in Misclassification Claims Against National Clothing Retailers
- Court of Appeal Affirms Denial of Class Certification for Staffing Co. Managers
- National Cell Phone Retailer Defeats Misclassification Claims Class Certification
- Domino’s Pizza General Managers Denied Class Certification in Published Decision
- Collective Bargaining Agreement Breakthrough Results for Energy Company
- School CEO Makes Graceful Exit Following CDF Agreement
- Advertising Co. Resolves Trade Secret Dispute, Avoids Litigation
- Quick Defeat of Trade Secret Claim; Anti-SLAPP Defense Leads to Dismissal
- Multimillion Dollar Arbitration Victory Upheld for Retailer in Credit Card Dispute
- Trade Secret Case Settled for Full Value on Eve of Trial
- Wage and Hour Class Action Against Medical Co. Settled Before Complaint Even Filed
- Business Divorce for Closely Held Company Resolves Amicably and Litigation Free
- Verdict Supports Aerospace Manufacturer’s Exempt Classification of Engineer
- Misclassification Class Certification Knocked Out On Behalf of a Regional Retailer
- Reverse Gender Discrimination Allegations Shut Down at Pleading Stage
- Biomed Company Resolves Multiple Discrimination Claims Without Litigation
- Disability Related Discrimination Claim Rejected by Court in Summary Judgment
- Age Discrimination and Retaliation Claims End at Summary Judgment
- Race Discrimination Jury Trial Ends in Defense Verdict, Upheld on Appeal
- Five Concurrent Class Actions Throughout CA Resolved for Telecom National Retailer
- Large National Bank Squashes Age Discrimination Claim with Jury Verdict
- Class Certification Denied in Misclassification and Meal Break Claims
- Federal Contractor Defeats Gender, Race and Sexual Orientation Discrimination Claims
- Appellate Win Reduces Class Action Threat to Fast Food Restaurant Chain
- CDF Successfully Advises Restaurant Chain on Severance of Manager
- Hospital Wins Voluntary Dismissal of Wrongful Termination Complaint
- Cost Recovery and Attorneys’ Fees Cap Summary Judgment Win in Harassment and Discrimination Lawsuit
- Age Discrimination Claims Summarily Dismissed in Alameda County
- Persistence Results in Summary Dismissal of Discrimination Claims
- Novel Theory Minimizes Class Claims Against CA Federal Contractor Employer
- Consumer Products Company Needed H-1B Visa for Post Doctoral Chemist
- Foreign Investor Granted Permanent Residence
- Large Manufacturer Transfers Overseas Executive to U.S. Subsidiary
- H-1B Visa Approved for Software Developer
- Hospital Sponsors ICU Nurse for Permanent Residency
- PERM Labor Certification for Chemist Approved by U.S. Department of Labor
- Comprehensive Guidance on Employee Handbooks and Personnel Policies
- Favorable Federal Discovery Conference Results for Global Employer
- Textile Co. Succeeds in Motion to Compel Against Former Employee
- Led Recovery Action Against CFO Embezzler of $10 Million of Assets
- Board Members’ Claim of Improper Removal Results in Bench Trial Victory
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