How the FLSA’s Statute of Limitations Sunk One Employee’s Minimum Wage Violation Case

When you’ve been injured in an accident, it’s easy to dismiss what seems like a minor injury. Maybe you walked away with just a few scrapes, some soreness, or a slight headache. You might think, “I’ll be fine in a few days,” and decide to handle everything yourself. But as many Naples residents have discovered, this approach can lead to significant regrets down the road. That’s why even if you’re unsure whether you really need to hire a Naples personal injury lawyer, we recommend at least scheduling an initial consultation with one. It’s free, no commitment – and Florida injury lawyers actually have incentive to be forthcoming with you about the viability and value of your claim, as well as the extent to which their time and skills will be an asset for your case (or not). Minor Today, Major Tomorrow What might seem like a “minor” injury today can develop into something far more serious over time. Consider these…

The California Labor Commissioner recently reminded California employers about California’s immigration laws and protections, highlighting that they protect every worker in the state — regardless of immigration status — including protecting workers from unfair immigration-related practices and retaliation. As previously reported, this year has seen increased immigration enforcement across the country, so it’s important for employers to know their legal obligations, including: Form I-9 compliance and document retention. How to respond to enforcement actions, such as Form I-9 audits. Worker protections under both federal and state law. To learn more about immigration compliance issues, register now for CalChamber and the California Office of Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)’s live webinar on June 18, 2025, that will go deeper into these topics and further equip employers with the knowledge and tools needed to understand and comply with…

Five months ago, we reported about a class action lawsuit against an artificial intelligence (AI) company that engages workers to perform data labeling and content creation and classifies them as independent contractors (ICs) instead of employees. We remarked then that it was only a matter of time before the AI industry became the subject of independent contractor misclassification litigation. Last month, among the four court cases we summarize below, is yet another class action lawsuit alleging IC misclassification filed against an AI company that engages data annotators to perform AI work. As we noted in that earlier blog post, nothing in particular about the AI industry should dissuade AI businesses from structuring, documenting, and implementing their IC relationships in a manner that complies with federal and almost all state laws governing ICs. Like companies in many other industries, companies in the AI industry can utilize a process such as IC Diagnostics (TM) to…

Sometimes, the key to a successful acquittal (or, in some matters, a successful reversal of a conviction) may have nothing to do with the facts of your case or the law of the crime charged. Your assault case may come down to things wholly unrelated to who struck whom with what and have no connection to the law of assault in Maryland. Many times, these issues relate to whether the police, the state, or the court violated your constitutional rights. Protecting your constitutional rights is one of the essential things a defense attorney can do for you when you are suspected or accused of a crime. So, whether you are being questioned or being tried, make sure you have an experienced Maryland criminal defense lawyer working for you. Often, these violations relate to the rights protected by the Fourth Amendment. As a Silver Spring robbery case shows, your Sixth Amendment rights may also be vital to a successful appeal. The Silver Spring case involved two men who allegedly robbed D.B.…

A motion to suppress is one of the most powerful tools available to a criminal defense attorney. In Texas, suppression motions are often filed in cases involving illegal searches, unlawful detentions, or constitutional violations. When granted, a motion to suppress can significantly weaken the State’s case—and in many situations, lead to a complete dismissal of the charges. As a Board-Certified attorney, motions to suppress are one of the tools Ceja Law Firm uses to assist clients charged with criminal offenses. Ceja Law Firm routinely litigates motions to suppress in DWI, drug, and violent crime cases throughout the Greater Houston area. What Is a Motion to Suppress in Texas? A motion to suppress is a request asking the court to exclude specific evidence from being used at trial because it was obtained in violation of the defendant’s rights under the U.S. Constitution, the Texas Constitution, or Texas statutory law. This includes violations of the…

OAKLAND COUNTY, MICH – The Oakland County Board of Commissioners presented to Legal Aid and Defender Association (LADA)  a proclamation in honor of Law Day and LADA’s work in the community. President Michelle Johnson accepted the recognition on behalf of the firm.  “The theme for this year’s Law Day, A Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many,

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Representing Yourself After a Car Accident in California: What You Need to KnowIf you’ve been injured in a car accident in California and are considering handling your personal injury claim without a lawyer, you're not alone. Many people choose to go it alone, especially in cases involving minor injuries or when liability seems clear. But self-representation, while possible, comes with challenges.1. Can You Represent Yourself in a Personal Injury Claim?Yes, California law allows individuals to represent themselves in personal injury claims. This is known as being a “pro per” or “pro se” litigant. It’s completely legal, and in some smaller cases—like those involving property damage or soft tissue injuries—it may even make sense.However, just because you can doesn’t always mean you should. Insurance companies have teams of adjusters and lawyers whose job is to pay out as little as possible. Without legal experience,…

Termination clauses are a cornerstone of any employment agreement. A well-drafted termination clause can limit an employee’s entitlements on dismissal to the minimum standards under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), helping avoid the higher costs of common law reasonable notice. But here is the catch: even the most carefully written clause can fail. Ontario courts are strict about wording and employer conduct. Clauses that are short, clear, and directly reference the ESA tend to stand up over time. However, one misstep in how a termination clause, or the termination itself, is handled can unravel the entire clause. This blog provides a breakdown of two important Ontario decisions regarding termination clauses and employer termination conduct. In the first case (Bertsch), the clause was upheld by the Court of Appeal for Ontario, despite the clause being relatively lengthy, which rarely happens. In the second case (Perretta), the…

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Over the past couple weeks, authorities say Acting Supreme Court Justice Susan Capeci received multiple threatening messages from the account of attorney Nicholas Leo. From May 27 until just last week, the judge got texts like “I hope you die” and the more specific “I wish you die tonight in a car fire” from the lawyer currently involved in a custody dispute in Capeci’s courtroom where he’s racked up a couple of contempt rulings. As threats made by lawyers go, it’s no “anally raped by an asteroid,” but that doesn’t make it any better. He’s being held without bail right now and whatever happens, there’s now a protective order barring him from contacting Capeci. Of course it would be a lawyer whose threats pointedly avoid saying that HE planned to do anything. Oh, I didn’t say I was going to set your car on fire… just that it would be welcomed warmly by me if somehow you did purchase a…

The Ontario Superior Court recently reminded employers that employment agreements aren’t optional – they’re enforceable. In Timmins v. Artisan Cells, 2025 CanLII 2387, the employer ignored its own termination provisions and tried to use severance as leverage for a release. It backfired big time. The Court found the employer repudiated the employment contract and awarded the employee nine months’ common law notice, for a total of $456,908 in damages. What Happened? The employee started working for an American gene therapy company, Artisan Development Labs (ADL), in 2019. By 2021, he was Executive VP and leading the launch of a Canadian subsidiary, Artisan Cell Labs (ACL), in Toronto. He had a generous compensation package, including a $475,782 salary, stock options, and a bonus. His 2019 agreement said that if he was let go without cause, he’d get the greater of three months’ pay or his Employment Standards…

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Pangolins proposed for U.S. Endangered Species Act protections kblocher@human… Mon, 06/16/2025 - 15:48 WASHINGTON (June 16, 2025)—The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed listing seven species of pangolins as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, a move that would strengthen trade and import restrictions within the United States and underscore the species’ critical conservation status.  Pangolins are the world’s only scaly mammal and are heavily trafficked for their scales, which are used in traditional medicine, and their meat. Despite significant declines in all eight pangolin species due to demand, including demand in the United States, only one pangolin species is currently listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.“I’m delighted the United States is doing its part to save these adorably odd creatures,” said Sarah Uhlemann, international program director at the Center for Biological Diversity.…

China Trademarks: The Goldilocks Principle of When to Register When it comes to China trademark registration, timing is everything. File too late, and someone else might beat you to your own brand. File too early, and you risk losing your trademark for non-use. Like Goldilocks, you need to get it just right. The Cautious Client: Waiting on Government Approval An Australian client recently asked if they should register their brand name and logo as trademarks in China, even though their product hadn’t yet received Chinese government approval. Their concern? Spending money on trademarks they might never use. Their bigger concern? A trademark squatter registering their brand name before they could enter the market. Our advice was clear: You should absolutely register your brand name in China before disclosing it publicly or engaging any Chinese distributors. Once someone else sees value in your mark, they might register it first—and under China’s first-to-file…

PBS News Plaintiffs allege “GOP legislative leaders violated federal law and the U.S. Constitution when they enacted new electoral maps.” Republicans claim the maps are a legal partisan gerrymander. “Favorable rulings for the plaintiffs could force Republicans to redraw maps… Continue reading The post “Redistricting trial begins in North Carolina over allegations that GOP-enacted maps erode Black voting power” appeared first on Election Law Blog.

Like many in academia, I work and interact daily with people in their 20s.  Unsurprisingly, they, as a group, are now confronting feelings of fear, uncertainty, anger, and displacement, embarking into a new reality.  Long held American values are under vicious attack.  Their future is at stake.  So what should we counsel? Whether you believe in American Exceptionalism (that the United States is unique, distinct, or exemplary compared to other nations) or not, it is the case that America has stood as a symbol of enduring democracy and freedom, a beacon of hope, an economic engine, a source of technological marvels, an independent judiciary fueled by the rule of law, and a university system of world renown, in opposition to oppression and authoritarianism.  And while we have not always lived up to these ideals, they have illuminated policy and action. Through USAID and other mechanisms, the US has fought famine and disease throughout the world, funded…