Stone | Dean Partner, and proud Granada Hills Charter High School Alum, Gregg S. Garfinkel recently attended the College & Career Fair hosted by Granada Hills Charter High School (“GHC”). GHC teamed up with theWestern Assn. for College Admission Counseling (WACAC) to host one of Southern California’s largest college and career fairs. More than 100 …
In the 2020 election, California Proposition 22, the App-Based Drivers as Contractors and Labor Policies Initiative, went to voters and passed with just over 56% of the vote. This voter Initiative provided app-based gig companies a reprieve from Assembly Bill 5, permitting companies to continue classifying their workers as independent contractors. On August 20, 2021, …
The ballots are in, and the votes have been counted for the California 2022 Midterm Election. The following summarizes the results of critical measures that Californians voted on earlier this month.
Stone | Dean Partner, Gregg S. Garfinkel, recently presented a two hour seminar to the California Moving & Storage Association on the enforcement of warehouseman’s liens under California Commercial Code Section 7210. The program, which was attended by 65 of California’s finest movers and warehousemen, focused on the proper use, and potential pitfalls, of California’s …
The U.S. Solicitor General has recommended that the U.S. Supreme Court deny review of an important case impacting the application of AB5 to California’s trucking industry. In it’s Supreme Court brief, the Solicitor General urged that the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit “correctly determined that petitioners were unlikely to succeed” in …
In addition to being one of the nation’s foremost experts on transportation law, Stone | Dean partner Gregg S. Garfinkel is an avid saltwater fisherman. For many years, he has preached (and practiced) the importance of practicing “catch and release” when fishing for many species, including California’s own, Calico Bass. He, along with his two …
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A 55 year old Manhattan man is suing his 82 year old mother for the loss of potentially valuable baseball cards. The plaintiff (i.e., ungrateful son) says that the cards — a 1953 Topps Ralph Kiner and a 1953 Topps Satchel Paige — could be worth more than $25,000. He further alleges that his mother bought …
Once again, Stone | Dean partnered with Villa Esperanza Services to bring holiday warmth and smiles to their students. Organized by Kori Macksoud, Stone | Dean employees filled the “Wish-Lists” of each student by purchasing books, stuffed animals, art kits, hats, puzzles, and toys. Thank you to everyone who participated. Villa Esperanza Services is a …
Halloween is always a big deal at Stone | Dean, and this year was no different (other than the fact that our celebration was done remotely). Taking first place in the “Best Costume” contest was Alicia Gonzalez who won for her “Cereal Killer” ensemble. Joe Lara won the “Best Pumpkin” contest with his Jack Skellington …