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As the world emerges from the shadows of a global pandemic, the role of nurses has never been more celebrated or vital. In California, these healthcare heroes are not only the backbone of medical services but also innovators and leaders in a field that...
In the wake of severe storms that swept through San Diego County the first two months of 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced an automatic filing relief for individual and business taxpayers impacted by the natural disaster. As detailed in IRS announcement IR-2024-51...
Leiann Laiks, formerly Of Counsel with the firm, has been promoted to Partner as of March 1, 2024. Managing Partner, Tamara Pow, states that, “Leiann has consistently demonstrated an ability to handle complex employment matters in a smart and efficient manner while always keeping...
By: Leiann Laiks, Esq It’s that time of year for California employers to review and update their employment and HR policies. Be sure these changes aren’t just made in your company’s employee handbook but that your HR/management teams are aware of the laws and...
By: Serge Filatov, Esq. Navigating the landscape of Small Business Administration (SBA) loans can be a crucial step for business owners seeking to launch, sustain, or expand their businesses. This guide aims to provide potential borrowers with an in-depth understanding of SBA loans, highlighting...
By: Jack Easterbrook, Esq. Introduction As aptly stated by Daniel King in Mother Jones, “[it’s] a riveting, baffling and/or solemn day in this country when the highest court must step in to adjudicate a definitional dispute as basic as this: does “and” mean “and”?...
Leiann Laiks has over 20 years of experience as an employment attorney. Leiann’s practice focuses on advice and counseling, employment law compliance, review and drafting of HR policies and practices, contract drafting and negotiation, workplace investigations and dispute and litigation resolution. Prior to joining...
By: Serge Filatov, Esq. In light of the recent regional bank collapses, including most recently the collapse of First Republic Bank, ensuring financial security of funds held at a financial institution is crucial for businesses. Many businesses are wondering what options are available for...
By: Caroline Chen, Esq. Disasters = Deadline Deferrals If you have filing requirements in Illinois, Florida, New York or California, pay attention to these updates on deadline extensions due to disaster: Illinois – Victims of the July 25 and 28, 2022 Illinois severe storm...
By: Tamara B. Pow, Esq. The IRS has announced the standard mileage reimbursement rates for 2023. As of January 1, 2023, the mileage rates are: 5 cents per mile for business miles driven (this rate is up 3 cents from the mid-year increase in...