Archive by Month: May 2018

Legal Alert: US Supreme Court Rules Arbitration Agreements Barring Class Actions Are Enforceable

Posted in Legal Alerts on May 29, 2018

On May 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant decision in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis, determining whether or not employment contracts can legally bar employees from collective suits such as class actions. Dale Friedman, a litigation partner in Conroy Simberg's Hollywood office, takes a look at the Supreme Court's ruling and its impact. 

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Legal Alert: Second District Court Makes Significant Ruling in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Case

Posted in Legal Alerts on May 18, 2018

Second District Court of Appeal rules that State Farm policy properly provides it will pay 80% of reasonable charges for medically necessary services but also caps reimbursement to "Schedule of Maximum Charges."

Appellate partner Diane H. Tutt takes a closer look at the decision.

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