Peter Rukin

Check out Klinedinst Shareholder Phillip Stephan's article on preventing workplace violence in USLAW NETWORK, Inc.'s Fall magazine! In the article, Mr. Stephan defines the four types of workplace violence and guides you through the steps that all California employers must take to implement a formal, written workplace violence prevention plan. Read the article at https://lnkd.in/gQtrYPBU

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Important NEW protections for survivors! ✨ Starting January 1, survivors in California will have the right to take "#SafeLeave" from work, not only for domestic violence, #SexualAssault, or stalking but also for any crime involving bodily harm or threats of violence. Also starting January 1, survivors' family members, including chosen and extended family, will have the right to take time off work to support their loved ones in seeking safety. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ❤️ 💪 #Survivors can now use safe leave for vital steps like seeking #MentalHealth support, finding safe #housing 🏠, obtaining a restraining order and even securing #ChildCare in safety-related situations 👶. #StrongerCA recognizes that #EconomicSecurity and safety go hand in hand, and these new protections are a direct reflection of the support YOU provide when contacting lawmakers to make tangible changes in the law. 📝📲. Every step, action, or email counts in the fight to end . #DomesticViolence & #SupportSurvivors.💜 Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo #AB2499 #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SurvivorRights 🎥 Catch the full conversation between Jessica Stender, our Policy and Deputy Legal Director and Shazzy Kamali, Staff Attorney at Legal Aid at Work. ⏩ https://lnkd.in/g5Bm2dmR

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CSE alleviates stress for workers' compensation attorneys in the SIBTF process by offering expert evaluations conducted by qualified professionals. We ensure all assessments comply with California's legal guidelines. What are you waiting for? Join the conversation using #SIBTFexperts and comment down below "COMP" to discuss how CSE can elevate your workers’ compensation cases: 📞 (916) 389-1207 📧 [email protected] 🖥️ www.casibtf.com   #cse #workerscomp #workerscompensation #workerscompensationattorney #sibtfcases #medlegal #medicallegalreports #californiaworkerscomp #SIBTF

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🎧 Tune in to this week's Tort Talk Thursday, where Joseph Fantini joins Susan Barfield to discuss updates on Zantac, Paraquat, and AFFF litigation. Joe breaks down: ● The outcome of the first Zantac trial in California ● Important upcoming deadlines in the Zantac litigation ● What's next in the Paraquat and AFFF litigations, including upcoming trial dates Don't miss out on these crucial insights! Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gpgrypRb

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NEW VIDEO 🎥 https://lnkd.in/gMQWVRiC More than 500 activists gathered outside the Supreme Court , denouncing the criminalization of homelessness as the court deliberated on the Johnson v. Grants Pass case. This pivotal case challenges a precedent set by Martin v. Boise, aiming to overturn restrictions on cities using fines and fees to penalize homelessness. As homelessness rates in the U.S. have climbed steadily, reaching over 650,000 on a single night in 2023—a 15% increase from five years earlier—the urgency for compassionate housing solutions grows. Amidst this backdrop, the rally brought together advocates, veterans, and concerned citizens, including Mitch Garver, a 66-year-old homeless veteran. Garver highlighted the personal stakes involved, noting, "This case could basically decide whether I have a right to survive or not." The scene was one of solidarity and urgency, with nearly 90 amicus briefs submitted in favor of the homeless plaintiffs, emphasizing the dire consequences of punitive measures. The debate has also attracted political figures, with California Governor Gavin Newsom and San Francisco Mayor London Breed advocating for the ability to clear homeless encampments, citing the negative impacts of the Boise decision. Meanwhile, critics like Aaron Cubic, City Manager of Grants Pass, argue that current legal frameworks hinder effective assistance to the homeless population. The rally wasn't just a protest; it was a call to action. Advocates from as far as Hawaii participated, with some even sleeping outside the court to secure seats for the hearing. Figures like India Pungarcher and Chaplain Lindsey Krinks from Open Table Nashville argued against the wasteful spending on criminalization, advocating for funds to be redirected towards housing and support services. Diane Yentel, president of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, criticized the punitive approach of imposing heavy fines on the homeless, pointing out the vicious cycle of penalties that exacerbate the issue rather than solving it. This moment underscores a national reflection on the values that underpin our approach to homelessness and housing. As legislative bodies continue to push anti-homeless laws, the need for informed advocacy and compassionate policy-making has never been more critical. Join us in rethinking housing solutions and advocating for policies that genuinely address the needs of all citizens, housed and unhoused. Visit https://lnkd.in/dc9CmuJ7

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CDF Partner Mark S. Spring recently authored an article for Law360 that delves into the recent California Supreme Court decision that upholds Prop 22, allowing app-based drivers to remain as independent contractors. This ruling holds significant implications for companies such as Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and others operating in California and hiring app-based drivers. See the attached article to read more about the potential implications of this decision. #prop22 #caemplaws #gigeconomy

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Secure Your Dreams of Parenthood: California Surrogacy Laws Explained for Discerning Intended Parents Considering surrogacy to build your family? California is the leading state with surrogacy-friendly laws offering strong legal protections for intended parents, regardless of marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. This IMA ART Fertility article and hyperlinks to California Legislative Information and case law explores California's established legal framework for gestational surrogacy. read more https://lnkd.in/gp_zwwfz #luxuryfertility #luxurysurrogacy #fertilitymaison #hautefertility #surrogacyagency

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Child custody is typically established during a divorce or separation and outlines where the child will primarily live and who will make decisions in regards to health care, religion, education and more. Is joint custody the right choice or sole? What about child support payments? We talk through the scenarios, help our clients understand the process, work through the decisions together then stand by your side when in front of the judge. Every child deserves to have their well-being prioritized. 586-493-9000 #Divorce #ChildCustody #Compassion #LegalAdvocate #FamilyLaw https://lnkd.in/g924j2Kd

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This week, Zweiback Fiset & Zalduendo LLP won a decisive victory in a False Claims Act (FCA) action in which the firm defended two Southern California corporations and their owner/CEO in a lawsuit and federal investigation conducted by the DOJ and U.S. Attorney’s Office out of the Central District seeking over $19 million in damages. The Relator's suit, which was filed in 2022 and unsealed in 2024 after a declination to intervene by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, alleged that the defendants made false statements to the federal government as part of the companies' receipt of two separate PPP loans in 2020.    ZFZ filed a Motion to Dismiss the lawsuit on behalf of the defendants, which was granted on July 11, 2024 without prejudice. After Plaintiff filed an Amended Complaint several weeks later, ZFZ filed a second Motion to Dismiss which highlighted the fact that Plaintiff had filed many similar lawsuits without any original information relating to the Defendants. The Court adopted this argument and granted the Motion to Dismiss with prejudice on September 9, 2024, finding that Plaintiff had failed to state a claim upon which relief may be granted and Plaintiff had failed to state with particularity the circumstances constituting fraud or mistake that is essential to an FCA claim, stating in part that the plaintiff "fails to plausibly allege that any false statement was made in either corporate defendant's PPP loan application."  Thank you to Jeremy Masys, Aubrey Jones and William Odom for excellent work over the last year. A great result for a deserving client!   #ZFZLaw #Victory #Law #Legal #FCA #FalseClaimsAct #ClientWin

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In 2009, Bet Tzedek’s Employment Rights Project won the first civil jury verdict in a human trafficking case litigated under the California Trafficking Victims Protection Act. The jury awarded $768,000 to the plaintiff, including $500,000 in punitive damages, claiming a spot in the Los Angeles Daily Journal’s list of top 10 “High Impact” verdicts in California. Supporting #workersrights through the Employment Rights Project is an important facet of our work today. We even host a helpfulEmployment Rights Project Clinic to protect workers! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gvpSbtB2 #employmentrights #workersrights #50YearsOfJusticeForAll

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https://lnkd.in/eiMdTht5 WEBINAR: NO “E” IN DEI? WHAT’S NEXT FOR DEI PROGRAMS AND BEYOND DECEMBER 18 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 1 Hour MCLE; 1 Implicit Bias Everyone knows the term “DEI”, but do they know that the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) removed “E” for “Equity” from DEI this last July? This change was the most recent sign of the wave of changes we expect to see within the DEI landscape in the coming months and years. The big question is, where does this leave us and what will be the continued commitment, if any, of law firms, companies and organizations to their DEI plans, strategies, and other initiatives. Trusted employment law mediator, trainer, and thought leader, Angela J. Reddock-Wright, Esq., AWI-CH, will discuss this recent change, its meaning and impact as well as what this means or could mean for employment law practitioners.

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We all get input from friends and family when we're going through divorce... but how do we know what to believe? Lasher family lawyer, Christina Smith, highlights a few widely held false beliefs regarding divorce laws in Washington state, in today's blog: https://buff.ly/3QAhDWq #LasherLaw #FamilyLaw #DivorceinWA

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We all get input from friends and family when we're going through divorce... but how do we know what to believe? Lasher family lawyer, Christina Smith, highlights a few widely held false beliefs regarding divorce laws in Washington state, in today's blog: https://buff.ly/3QAhDWq #LasherLaw #FamilyLaw #DivorceinWA

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