Upcoming events

Navigating Independent Contractor Misclassification and Joint Employment Liability in California

This interactive 90-minute webinar delivers an essential roadmap for understanding and managing the risks of independent contractor misclassification and joint employment liability in California. Attendees will explore the origins and practical application of the ABC test and AB5 framework—learning how recent legal decisions and exemptions impact their organizations. The program tackles the real-world consequences of misclassification, including wage and hour liabilities, tax penalties, benefits claims, and the latest PAGA litigation trends. With a special focus on joint employment situations, participants will gain insight into multi-employer liability and “double jeopardy” hazards, especially for businesses using staffing agencies, subcontractors, or franchises. The session concludes with compliance best practices, including documentation, audit protocols, and contract strategies, equipping attendees with practical tools to address worker classification risks and safeguard their organizations.

Statutes, Standards, and Strategies: A Deep Dive into California Consumer Class Damages

This 60-minute program, Damages in Consumer Class Actions, provides a California-focused examination of the evolving legal standards governing damages in consumer class litigation. Drawing insights from both plaintiff and defense perspectives, the session explores key statutes including the UCL, CLRA, and FAL, and examines how differing state and federal approaches shape outcomes. The panel will discuss leading cases, emerging theories of damages, and practical challenges in certifying and defending damages models. Attendees will gain valuable guidance on reconciling individual and classwide damages, navigating discovery, and addressing settlement, injunctive relief, and cy pres remedies.