In March 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a notice of declaration granting immunity from tort litigation for vaccine and therapy makers developing COVID-19 vaccines. On this episode, guest host, Dan Wittenberg highlights the recent developments and nuances stemming from this declaration.

With the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine, many employers are asking the same question, “What do we do now?” On this episode of CalCurrent, OSHA attorney Kevin Brown highlights some of the new challenges employers face as the vaccine becomes more widely available.

CalCurrent episode 24 focuses on common branding and trademark pitfalls business owners may want to avoid. This episode continues the narrative as host, Jeff Morton, outlines four tips for business owners during the branding and rebranding process.

Experiencing the death of a loved one can be overwhelming and stressful. In this episode of CalCurrent, estate planning partner Steffi Hafen outlines the actions to be taken after a loved one passes, and how advance estate planning can provide your loved ones with clarity during a stressful time.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, landlords and tenants alike are looking for guidance on their commercial leases. On this episode of CalCurrent, guest host and real estate partner, Jon Frank, gives an overview on state and local ordinances, force majeure clauses and liability responsibility in relation to California commercial leases.

In today’s market, a company’s branding strategy is a key business asset. On this CalCurrent episode, patent and trademark partner, Jeff Morton focuses on four common pitfalls businesses may want to avoid when branding or rebranding.

The California voters passed Prop 19, also known as the California Fire Response Fund proposition, which goes into effect in 2021. This proposition can have surprising effects on property tax and estate planning as it relates to transfers to children. On this episode of CalCurrent, private client services partner, Steffi Hafen, discusses the history that brought us to Prop 19, and the effects it can have on California homeowners.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act can be a dangerous federal statute for any company communicating with the public. With unclear definitions and major statutory damages, the TCPA doesn’t just apply to marketing communications. On this episode, Los Angeles partner Becca Wahlquist gives an overview on sections 227B and 227C of the TCPA.

Many companies, wanting to avoid a jury trial when facing legal issues, often insert jury trial waivers into contracts. While these waivers are not enforceable, there are two court directed ways to avoid a jury trial: arbitration and judicial reference. On this episode, partner Jeff Singletary, discusses the pros and cons of the lesser-known judicial reference process.

Historically, circumstances under which a federal agency has requested transfer of patent title under the amended Bayh-Dole Act have been rare. However, times and circumstances have changed. On this episode, patent partner, Jeff Morton, discusses the possibility of a federal agency requesting transfer of title for a patent that covers COVID-19 antibody treatment.