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- What you can do when your HOA’s Architectural Committee denies your request
- What you can do when you are behind on your HOA dues
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Author Archives: Aaron Morris
“I Know Better Syndrome” Can Cost You Your Job
A case out of San Diego beautifully illustrates an issue that I frequently encounter with prospective clients, and provides a cautionary tale. The fact pattern is so common that I have given it a name — the “‘I Know Better’ Syndrome”, … Continue reading
Judges Must be Wary of Anti-SLAPP Appeal Trap
A few months back I won on an anti-SLAPP motion that I brought long after the case was filed. The thing is, I was not representing the Defendant initially, but when I was retained the first thing I saw from … Continue reading
Morris & Stone Gets Triple Damages and Attorney Fees for Theft
When is a breach of contract also fraud? When the party never intended to perform. When do you get triple damages and all of your attorney fees for fraud? When you hire Morris & Stone (although your results could differ). … Continue reading
The Legality of the “Tip Jar”
Back in June of 2009, I wrote about the Starbucks tipping case. Some rascally class action attorneys had won a huge payday, claiming that Starbucks was violating the sanctity of the community tip jar. You see, Labor Code section 351 … Continue reading
California Supreme Court Rejects Virtually All Non-Competition Agreements
Herein I violate the conventional wisdom that blog posts should be short, because I want a very detailed discussion of non-compete agreements available to both employees and employers. But in case you have time only for a quick takeaway, I … Continue reading
Deviant Employees Protected from Termination
As you know, Megan’s Law set up a website that lists registered sex offenders. Before extending an offer of employment, one might think that checking that website would be a quick way to make sure a sex offender is not … Continue reading
How the “Hands-Free” Cell Phone Law Impacts California Employers
California’s “hands free” cell phone law took effect on July 1, 2008. The law prohibits all California drivers from using a hand-held cell phone or similar hand-held devices while driving a motor vehicle, unless configured to permit “hands free” talking and … Continue reading
If I Can’t Fire Him, Can I At Least Demote Him?
Under California Labor Code Section 2922, an employee can be terminated at the will of the employer, absent an express or implied contract to the contrary (and assuming the termination does not violate public policy). Logic therefore dictates that if … Continue reading
To Drug Test or Not To Drug Test — An Employer’s Dilemma
Nine percent of current employees and 12% of job applicants test positive for illegal drug use, the U.S. Department of Labor has reported. Given these numbers, and the fact that drug abuse is estimated to cost business $100 billion per … Continue reading
How to Interview Prospective Employees
With no discriminatory intent whatsoever, many interviewers get themselves and their companies in trouble by asking seemingly innocent questions. Taking a few steps to avoid improper questions can save your company from litigation and legal fees. Questions such as “How … Continue reading
