Discrimination in the Workplace

Posted by on Jul 10, 2011 in Employment, News | 0 comments Most people are aware that employers may not discriminate against people based on race. When we say that someone is “prejudice,” we automatically assume that person is prejudice against others based on race. However, California laws do so much more than merely prohibit employers from discriminating against employees based on race. California Government Code explicitly prohibits employers from...
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Charlie Sheen’s 100 Million Dollar Lawsuit May Be Forced into Private Arbitration

Posted by on Mar 21, 2011 in Business Litigation, Business Transactions, Employment, Entertainment, News, Television | 0 comments It is no secret that Hollywood’s A-list actor Charlie Sheen is a fan of the spotlight. He lives much of his life in the public eye, whether through television interviews, twitter posts, or casual comments to the paparazzi, Charlie is no stranger to the spot-light. For years now, we have watched him on the hit television series “Two and a Half Men.” About a week or so ago, Charlie...
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Charlie Sheen Files Lawsuit Against Chuck Lorre and Warner Brothers for 100 Million Dollars

Posted by on Mar 20, 2011 in Business Litigation, Business Transactions, Employment, Entertainment, News, Television | 0 comments A few days ago, Charlie Sheen filed a $100 Million Dollar lawsuit against Chuck Lorre, Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc., and WB Studio Enterprises, Inc. In the complaint, Charlie seeks compensation he claims was guaranteed to him and cites his “pay or play” contract with the Defendants for the hit show “Two and a Half Men.” He alleges that he had a “pay or play” clause in this contract...
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What is a “Pay or Play” Provision?

Posted by on Mar 19, 2011 in Business Litigation, Business Transactions, Employment, Entertainment, Film, Music, News, Sports, Television | 0 comments The idea of getting paid for doing nothing may seem foreign to most people, especially in today’s economic climate where jobs are hard to find. However, artists and others looking to break into the entertainment industry may be surprised to know that many artists are paid for doing nothing! Well, to be fair, its not actually nothing. The artists are being compensated for the opportunity...
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Debt Collectors and Your Friends and Family

Posted by on Mar 12, 2011 in Bankruptcy, Consumer Debt, Debt Collections Defense, Employment, News | 0 comments Despite the television shows and movies that make it seem like debt collectors can stalk and harass you, your friends, and your family at all hours of the day, the law is actually simple and very protective. Debt collectors are allowed only very limited contact with you and your loved ones. Although you may owe a debt, you do not have to deal with a debt collector who may feel inclined to...
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Garnishing the Income of the Self-Employed

Posted by on Mar 11, 2011 in Bankruptcy, Consumer Debt, Debt Collections Defense, Employment, News | 0 comments Most of us have heard of the concept of wage garnishment, but few of us really understand how the concept works. First, only wages can be garnished and those who are self-employed clearly do not have “wages.” Instead, these individuals have income which creditors can still obtain. Unfortunately, creditors may seek to employ more intrusive processes than an ordinary wage garnishment to get...
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