Paul, Plevin attorneys named Best in Labor & Employment Law

The firm would like to congratulate Rich Paul, Fred Plevin, Michael Sullivan and Bob Bell for being named to the 2008 edition of the Best Lawyers in America. Paul, Plevin is the only San Diego firm to have four lawyers named in the Labor & Employment category.

Wage and Hour action judgment affirmed

In a published opinion, the California Court of Appeal affirmed judgments in favor of a wireless broadband Internet service provider in a wage and hour action brought by a former employee alleging misclassification. Paul, Plevin lawyers Joe Connaughton and Aaron Buckley represented the defendant employer. [Click here to view the decision]

Appellate decision affecting academic procedures upheld

Paul, Plevin attorneys Rich Paul and Kari Searles recently secured a published appellate decision upholding a victory they obtained in the trial court on behalf of the University of California (Lachtman v. Regents ( 4th DCA, 2007) 158 Cal.App.4th 187). Click here to view the decision.

The opinion is an important positive addition to the appellate literature in California dealing with universities. It gathers and reaffirms, as California law, a variety of well-known federal antecedents, and in a single opinion covers a broad array of academic procedural and substantive matters.

San Diego Employer's Association Law Update

Rich Paul was a presenter at the San Diego Employers' Association's Annual Employment Law Update on January 16th. It was Rich's 25th anniversary presentation, having first updated the group in 1983.

PPSC attorneys present to Orange County Bar Association

Rich Paul and Kari Searles were invited presenters to the Orange County Bar Association's Corporate Counsel section on February 12, acquainting corporate lawyers with essential employment law updates for 2008.

ABA Midwinter Meetings hear presentation

On February 6, 2008, Rich Paul made a presentation at the American Bar Association Midwinter Meetings in Los Angeles, lecturing the National Association of Bar Executives on 'The Seven Habits of Frequently Sued Managers"

PPSC attorneys present at 4th Annual LEAP Symposium

Rich Paul, Mike Sullivan and Kari Searles were all presenters at the four day, 4th Annual Labor and Employment Advanced Practices Symposium at the Loew's Coronado resort on February 13-16. Rich presented on California Law Update and Employment Issues in the Blogosphere; Kari and Rich on Public Sector Employment Issues; and Mike on HR Best Practices.

Healthcare Fraud presentation

Along with Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven Poliakoff, M.D., Rich Paul presented a program on Healthcare Fraud to a combined degree class at the Cal Western School of Law on February 12th.

Congratulations to Best Lawyer In America award recipients

The firm would like to congratulate Rich Paul, Fred Plevin, Michael Sullivan and Bob Bell for being named to the 2008 edition of the Best Lawyers in America. Paul, Plevin is the only San Diego firm to have four lawyers named in the Labor & Employment category.

Paul, Plevin welcomes a new partner

Paul, Plevin is pleased to announce that Aaron Buckley has become a partner of the firm effective January 1, 2008. Mr. Buckley advises and represents employers on a wide range of issues, with a specific emphasis on the defense of employers in class action cases in state and federal court.

Advanced Practice Symposium

Rich Paul, Michael Sullivan & Kari Searles were featured speakers at the 4th Annual Labor and Employment Law Advanced Practices Symposium Oct 25-27th.  [click here for more info]

Rod Betts speaks at PERB conference

On September 20, 2007, Rod Betts was one of the speakers at the California Public Employment Relations Board conference titled "PERB: A Step by Step Analysis of the Process," which was held at UC Irvine.

Super Lawyers names five PPSC attorneys for 2007

Southern California Super Lawyers has named Rich Paul, Fred Plevin, Mike Sullivan, Joe Connaughton and Bob Bell to their list of Super Lawyers for 2007. [Click here to view the article]

Rod Betts named one of the Top Labor and Employment Attorneys

Rod Betts has been selected by the San Diego Daily Transcript as one of the Top Attorneys for 2007 in Labor and Employment Law.  [Click here to view the article]

San Diego Magazine honors PPS&C attorneys

Rich Paul, Fred Plevin, Michael Sullivan and Robert Bell, Jr. have been named Best Lawyers in Labor & Employment Law in San Diego Magazine's Best Lawyers Issue.

Rich Paul and Michael Sullivan presented a seminar to the San Diego Chapter of Association of Corporate Council - America (ACCA) on March 22, 2007 entitled Conducting Internal Investigations.

Rich Paul presented CLE programs on Public Sector Labor Relations and ADA compliance to the Office of the San Diego City Attorney as part of their annual orientation and CLE training program.

PPSC partner elected to PWI Board of Directors

Denise Brucker was elected to the Board of Directors of Partnerships With Industry (PWI) in February of 2007.  PWI is an non-profit organization that provides job training, placement, and ongoing support services for adults with developmental disabilities to work in San Diego County.

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