The Law at Work: What are ‘hours worked’ that must be paid?
California work orders regulating wages and hours define “hours worked” as “the time during which an employee is subject to the…
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The Law at Work: Is California’s strong policy against enforcing non–compete agreements less than meets the eye?
For about 150 years, non-compete agreements generally have been unenforceable in California, unlike in most other states. Beginning at Section…
January 2nd, 2019 | Categories: Employment Law
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Transactional Tax Planning and Tax Controversy
The end of the year is when many people start thinking about their taxes. At Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek, we encourage our clients to think about…
November 30th, 2018 | Categories: Transactional Tax Planning & Tax Controversy
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The Law at Work: Stringent independent contractor test limited to claims based on wage orders
The San Diego division of the California Court of Appeal has ruled that the California Supreme Court’s stringent three-part test companies…
November 20th, 2018 | Categories: Employment Law
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SCMV named Jubilee Law Firm by Casa Cornelia Law Center
As a proud supporter of the Casa Cornelia Law Center, SCMV was honored to be named a Jubilee Law Firm at the center’s annual La Mancha…
The Law at Work: New principles to help courts clarify sexual harassment laws in California
In his The Law at Work column in the San Diego Union-Tribune, Shareholder Dan Eaton outlines the new laws set to take effect next year regarding…
November 19th, 2018 | Categories: Employment Law
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Proposed Tax Preparer Due Diligence Penalty - IRS Issues Final Regulations
Back in September, we posted that SCMV shareholder Brian Katusian (Chair of the Income and Other Taxes Committee) and other members of the…
November 8th, 2018 | Categories:
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SCMV Named to 2019 “Best Law Firms” List
SCMV has been selected for inclusion in the 2019 “Best Law Firms” rankings by U.S. News & World Report. Firms included on the…
The Law at Work: Questions and answers about new law requiring women on corporate boards
In his The Law at Work Column in the San Diego Union-Tribune, Shareholder Dan Eaton examines the recently enacted California law requiring women on…
October 22nd, 2018 | Categories: Employment Law
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The Law at Work: Right to Severance Pay Depends on Contract
In his The Law at Work column in the San Diego Union-Tribune, Shareholder Dan Eaton examines the firing of former CBS President Les Moonves and how…