Adding to the fallout of the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal is a recent lawsuit filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court by former major league pitcher, Mike Bolsinger. Bolsinger was a relief pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays when he was called into a game on Aug. 4, 2017. He, in baseball terminology, got “lit-up” …
Leslie Blozan to Speak at Woodland Hills Health and Finance Expo, Hosted by West Valley-Warner Center Chamber of Commerce On Saturday, October 13, 2018, the West Valley-Warner Center Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Health and Finance Expo, organized by the Valley Senior Resource Network. The Network is comprised of professionals in the adult and …
What Employers Need to Know About “Ban the Box” (Assembly Bill No. 1008) By Kori Macksoud, Esq. In California, nearly one in three adults have an arrest or conviction record that can significantly undermine their efforts to obtain gainful employment. Experts have found that employment is essential to reducing recidivism, that people with criminal records …
This year for our annual summer event, Stone | Dean’s team of staff and attorneys attended a taping of the popular game show The Price is Right. Our group of sixteen enjoyed a visit to the CBS Studios in Los Angeles, where we got to watch a filming of an upcoming episode. Our visit to …
Stone | Dean Honored as a 2018 Best Place to Work in Los Angeles Stone | Dean Law is proud to announce our selection as a Best Place to Work in Los Angeles, 2018. The awards ceremony and program was created in conjunction with Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ) and Best Companies Group. The rankings and …
Kristi Dean Presents Fair Competition and Playing the Litigation Game to IIAB-OC Kristi Dean presented back-to-back seminars to the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Orange County (IIAB-OC) today, August 9, 2018. Both presentations were offered in-person in a classroom setting and online via webinar. Qualifying attendees received 3-hours of Continuing Education credit for their …
Stone | Dean Welcomes Tim Ceperley, Of Counsel, to Legal Team We’re excited to announce the latest addition to Stone | Dean’s legal team: Attorney Tim Ceperley, Esq. Tim’s spent over 30 years working in commercial litigation, representing clients from across a wide sector of the Los Angeles business community. He’s assisted his clients in …
Guide to New Employment Laws for 2018 By Robyn McKibbin, Esq. New Employment Laws and regulations went in to effect January 1st, 2018. Find them below, and contact Stone | Dean’s Employment Law Practice Group for help updating your employment practices. Ban the Box: No Criminal History Inquiries before Making a Conditional Offer Do Not …
December News Update — California, Employment, Business, Insurance December 2017’s trending legal updates, court decisions, and important news in California, Employment, Business, and Insurance. California Law People in Los Angeles county can now text 911 during emergencies. The SMS message service is intended for the hearing impaired and those in dangerous situations unable to talk …
November News Update — California, Employment, Business, Insurance, Transportation November’s trending legal updates, court decisions, and important news in California, Employment, Business, Insurance, and Transportation. California Law Victims of the deadly California wildfires that killed at least 43 people and caused billions of dollars in property damage are suing the utility company Pacific Gas & …