Kevin Spacey’s legal troubles have taken a costly turn as the production companies behind Netflix’s House of Cards recently asked a California court to confirm an arbitration award of almost $31 million against Spacey for breach of contract. In 2017, eight House of Cards crew members came forward to accuse Spacey of sexual harassment and sexual assault. The producers argued
An increasing number of high-profile on camera talent lawsuits alleging breach of contract is resulting in scrutiny of the business practices of Netflix and Disney.
Carole Baskin vs Netflix and Royal Goode Productions
Carole Baskin and her husband, recently sued Netflix and “Tiger King 2” production company Royal Goode Productions for breach of contract. In the lawsuit, the Baskins alleged
When people hear about visas to enter the United States, tourist visas may come to mind. However, there are other nonimmigrant and immigrant visas that the United States issues, with employment-based (EB) visas being a vital component to the economy. Not all employment-based visas are the same, though.
EB visa categories for Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
There are five separate
Introduction. Governor Newsom signed AB 602 (Grayson, D-Concord) on September 28, 2021 to change how cities and counties impose impact development impact fees on housing. It is effective January 1, 2022, with some provisions deferred to July 1, 2022.
The new statute. Cities and counties may levy impact fees on new housing to pay for the services needed
As anyone who has worked in a customer-facing job can tell you, dealing with difficult customers often comes with the territory. However, when customer behavior crosses a line into illegal conduct like sexual harassment, both the customer and the employer may find themselves in hot water.
Wynn Las Vegas, a Nevada hotel, learned the hard way recently when an appellate
Assembly Bill 1194, approved by Governor Newsom on September 30, 2021, tightens oversight of California conservators, especially those licensed by the Professional Fiduciaries Bureau.
The bill expands the duties of California courts with respect to conservatorships, though some reforms depend upon funding in future legislation. With a projected budget surplus, and keen public interest in the Britney Spears
In January 2021, Kamille Faye Vinluan-Jularbal visited the online shop Redbubble in search of a sweatshirt with the words “Dadalorian”–a meme-worthy riff on the protagonist of Disney’s “The Mandalorian” television series. The fact that the Mandalorian acts as a father figure to a character affectionately known as “Baby Yoda” makes a shirt like this seems like a slam dunk for
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Why Does IRS Want to Look into Your Bank Account?
Personal checking accounts are private individual accounts people use to hold money received. It’s
The 25th Western Conference on Tax Exempt Organizations takes place virtually on Thursday and Friday, December 2-3, and I’m very excited to be moderating a session on Becoming an Anti-racist Organization: Legal Issues. The session features an esteemed panel: Chai Feldblum, Lauren Haverlock, Jean Tom, and Cherie Williams. Register for the WCTEO here (a bargain at $100).
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