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What Is a “Joint Work” and Who Owns Its Copyright?
Posted in Firm News,Intellectual Property on May 10, 2019

A “joint work” is a work prepared by two or more authors with the intention that their contributions be merged into inseparable or interdependent parts of a unitary whole. See 17 U.S.C. § 101. A collaborative effort is only classified as a joint work if each author made independently copyrightable contributions to the work and if the authors fully intended…

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Does the Creator of a Copyrighted Work Always Own the Copyright?
Posted in Firm News,Intellectual Property on May 6, 2019

When we create something, we generally want to be given credit for it. A copyright is perhaps the greatest legal method of ensuring that you will receive credit for the work you created. A copyright is the legal term used for the rights given to the owner to reproduce, distribute, display and create adaptations of a protected work. A…

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How Deductions for Confidential Sexual Harassment Settlements Were Eliminated
Posted in Firm News,Sexual Harassment on January 9, 2019

Nondisclosure agreements (NDA) are notoriously common during workplace sexual harassment settlements. For many decades, your employer could settle a confidential sexual harassment claim and receive a tax deduction. However, a recent tax reform bill forces your employer to choose between using an NDA and receiving a tax deduction. Section 13307 of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) states that…

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Did Religious Discrimination Ruin My Job Interview?
Posted in Discrimination,Firm News on December 28, 2018

A man from Menlo Park claims that he was asked inappropriate questions during a job interview in October 2017. The interviewer allegedly asked about the man’s religion and said that the interviewee could be a bad fit because he can’t drink due to his religion. The company culture at that business includes going out to…

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What Are the Six Most Common Retaliation Tactics?
Posted in Firm News,Retaliation on December 21, 2018

Have you ever had to file a complaint against a fellow employee or your supervisor? The law says that when you do this, you cannot be persecuted for revealing that wrongdoing. However, some workers and employers may attempt to skirt the law and retaliate against whistleblowers. Here are the six most common methods of workplace…

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Why Does the #GoogleWalkout Matter to Workers in California?
Posted in Firm News,Sexual Harassment on December 14, 2018

On November 1, 2018, more than 20,000 Google employees walked out of their offices to protest the company’s handling of sexual harassment claims. The event dubbed #GoogleWalkout is being hailed as a cultural watershed moment, but do you know why? Here’s a look into the event and how it could not only change Google, but…

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How Do Sexual Harassment Myths Keep the Cycle of Abuse Going?
Posted in Firm News,Sexual Harassment on December 7, 2018

Some people may believe that sexual harassment doesn’t happen often, but movements like #MeToo are correcting this misconception. Harassment comes in many forms, and myths like this can help perpetuate a culture that condones misbehavior. Here are three more myths that also contribute to blinding workers about the truth of sexual harassment. Myth 1: Real Victims Will…

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How Can Sexual Harassment Affect Your Health?
Posted in Firm News,Sexual Harassment on November 21, 2018

With #MeToo continuing to trend on the internet, more people are becoming better informed about sexual harassment. However, many people remain in the dark about how harassment can affect not just the workplace, but workers themselves. Experts say much of this is due to the fact that harassment is not studied as much as it…

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Is My Employer Monitoring My Email And Internet Usage?
Posted in Firm News on November 17, 2018

Our Los Angeles Labor Attorneys Discuss Employers Monitoring Email & Internet Usage You may consider it to be immoral for an employer to monitor your email and internet usage at work. However, under California law, they own the property (computers, keyboards, etc.) and can legally monitor what is on your screen. At Yadegar, Minoofar &…

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Is My Non Compete Agreement Valid In California?
Posted in Employment Litigation,Firm News on November 17, 2018

Our Los Angeles Employment Law Attorneys Discuss Non-Compete Agreements in California For the majority of situations, non compete agreements are illegal in California. The state encourages open competition and wants employees to have flexibility when leaving an employer. However, there are certain exceptions, including the sale of assets and the sale of the goodwill of…

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