Coronavirus May Excuse Contract Performance
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Coronavirus May Excuse Contract Performance

Can the Coronavirus pandemic excuse you or your company from performing contract obligations? Could it be used as an excuse for a vendor, customer or client to breach their contract with you? In this unprecedented time, the answer depends on the facts of your situation and should be discussed with your attorney. Talk to one…

FTB Filing Deadline
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UPDATE: Federal and State Filing Deadlines

Federal and State Filing Deadlines The past few weeks have brought about several changes to filing and payment deadlines that may have caused confusion. The following is an outline of those deadlines as they stand today. Federal Deadlines IRS announced that the federal income tax filing date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020 to…

Is Your Business Covered Under Your CGL For Intentional Acts Of Its Employees?

YES, ACCORDING TO THE CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT An employer was entitled to insurance coverage under its comprehensive general liability (“CGL”) policy for claims of negligent hiring, retention, or supervision of an employee even when the employee allegedly acted intentionally, according to a recent case decided by the California Supreme Court. In the recent case of Liberty…

Are Your Workers Employees or Independent Contractors?

CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT ADOPTS NEW TEST The California Supreme Court adopted a new test this spring to determine if a business’s workers are “employees” or “independent contractors” under California wage orders. Wage orders govern minimum wages, maximum hours, and meal and rest breaks for millions of California employees.   The upshot of the decision in Dynamex Operations…