Turnkey Build-Outs
January 31, 2016
A tenant's ability to finance its leasehold improvements is an important negotiated term of a retail lease. In an arrangement often referred to as a "turnkey" build-out, the landlord delivers the keys for a completed premises to the tenant when the construction of both the base building and the tenant-specific improvements are complete.
Employers, Watch Out
January 31, 2016
Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, employers have grappled with the law's web of rules and requirements. However, many employers are not as familiar with the Act's whistleblower protections ' an additional source of risk for the unwary.
Facebook's $20 Million Privacy Settlement Clears Appeals Court
January 31, 2016
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Jan. 6 upheld a $20 million class action settlement that resolved privacy claims against Facebook Inc. over a feature that posted users names and images along with advertising promotions.
ACA-Related Retaliation Claims
January 31, 2016
This article briefly summarizes the ACA's employer mandate and highlights the anti-retaliation provisions applicable to complaints of ACA violations. Next, the article summarizes the "Break Time for Nursing Mothers" law added to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by the ACA, and highlights the anti-retaliation provision applicable to this law. Last, the article suggests ways for employers to reduce the risk of employee retaliation claims.
Case Notes
January 31, 2016
Analysis of a GM trial in which "Similar Incident" evidence was permitted.
How Startups Can Protect Consumer Privacy and Enhance Cybersecurity
January 31, 2016
Many startup businesses collect and store vast amounts of personally identifiable information (PII) from consumers, but often fail to adequately protect the privacy of this consumer information. There could be many reasons for this, but it is likely the result of limited budgets and priorities.
Tax Considerations and Issues Relating to Divorce
January 31, 2016
Divorce is a highly emotional activity. Nonetheless, finances play a big part of the process for many couples, and taxes impact financial decisions. Here are some tax issues that should be addressed in the course of a divorce.
First Amendment and Trade Secrets Issues In Government/Private Promoters' Live Events
January 31, 2016
Many local governments operate live event venues. Unlike dealing with private venues, concert promoters and producers might bring First Amendment free speech claims against government-controlled event facilities over how a local government chooses which promoters/producers with which to work. There's also the issue of whether the governmental authority or a private promoter owns ticket subscriber information that the private promoter generates through its live events work at a government-controlled venue.
Extract Maximum Value from e-Discovery Service Providers
January 31, 2016
The unfortunate reality is that companies regularly involved in litigation can expect to pay service providers (a.k.a., "vendors") a substantial sum of money for e-discovery services. Estimates indicate that companies will spend nearly $10 billion annually on e-discovery in the coming years. Are companies getting their money's worth for these services? What can companies do to extract maximum value from their e-discovery service providers?
How California's Title 24 Can Impact Leases
January 31, 2016
The most significant effects that California Code of Regulations Title 24 has on a lease relates to which party will bear the cost of the upgrades required to make the space compliant with the legislation. Here's what you need to know.
