ECJ Briefs

April 28, 2010 – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

All managers and supervisors who are employed in California are required by law to complete at least two hours of interactive sexual harassment training every two years and within six months of promotion or hire.  This session will cover the education and training required by the statute and provide practical guidance regarding federal and state [...]

April 28, 2010 – Employee Leave Basics

This session will cover family medical leaves, pregnancy leaves, and paid family leaves in the state of California.  More importantly, it will provide advice on managing the leaves, their interrelation, as well as their proper documentation. This seminar will be presented by Karina Sterman.  Download flyer for additional details.

Employment Law Reporter – March 2010

In this issue: “Employers Cannot by Agreement Limit the Time Period in Which an Employee Can File a Wage and Hour Lawsuit” by Jennifer L. Newman, Esq.

Employment Law Reporter – February 2010

In this issue: “Exempt Status and Employees’ Partial Day Absences” by Jennifer L. Newman, Esq.

Press Release – ECJ Awarded $16.5 Million Jury Verdict

February 1, 2010 ERVIN COHEN & JESSUP OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AWARDED $16.5 MILLION MEDICAL MALPRACTICE JURY VERDICT Los Angeles, Calif.—Ervin Cohen & Jessup, a prominent Beverly Hills, California law firm, announced today that David Bricker, Of Counsel to the firm, won a $16.5-million verdict on behalf of his clients last Friday, January 29, 2010, in a [...]

Congratulations to ECJ Super Lawyers!

ECJ congratulates all of its attorneys selected for inclusion in 2010 Southern California Super Lawyers! Reeve E. Chudd – Estate Planning & Probate Peter A. Davidson – Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights Patrick A. Fraioli, Jr. – Business Litigation Michael S. Kogan – Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights Randall S. Leff – Business Litigation Bertram K. Massing – Mergers & Acquisitions Gary Q. Michel – [...]

Announcing ECJ’s 2009/2010 Holiday Charity Winner!

Westside Family YMCA Nominated by Raymond Alomonte The Westside Family YMCA is one of the largest not-for-profit community service organizations in West Los Angeles.  The YMCA was organized in 1941 to provide youth and family programs to this community and is now one of 25 branches that make up the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Association.  The [...]

Bankruptcy Reporter – January 2010

In this issue: “Trustee Wasn’t ‘Employer’ Under WARN Act” by Michael S. Kogan, Esq.

January 27, 2010 – Protecting Company Property

Like it or not, H.R.’s role in protecting company property is essential to the survival of the business.  This session will provide innovative guidelines on preserving and maintaining all forms of company property, including the confidentiality of key information, from hiring through termination.  Theft of company property will also be discussed, including information on an [...]

January 27, 2010 – New Laws for 2010

More workers are being laid off and downsized.  More workers are desperate for money.  More employment claims and lawsuits are being filed.  One of the best ways to prevent legal liability is to stay informed of new laws and their potential effect on your business.  Join us for a topical overview of the latest legal [...]