Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick is pleased to congratulate Brian J. Hudak, President of HMT Electric, Inc., on his recent election to President of the Board of Directors of the San Diego Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association. The firm offers its best wishes for continued success.
On January 15, 2019, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark decision, ruling unanimously that independent contractors who work in transportation may not be forced into mandatory arbitration. In New Prime Inc. v. Oliveira, the Court held 8-0 that an exemption in the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) for transportation workers involved in interstate commerce…
Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick is pleased to announce the addition of Bradley A. Lebow as partner of the firm effective January 1, 2019. “We are pleased to welcome Brad as partner,” said Kevin DeSantis, managing partner of the firm. “Brad brings a problem-solver’s approach to the table whether the challenge is in handling risks…
By: Christine Y. Dixon On Monday, October 29, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Frank Varela v. Lamps Plus, Inc., No. 17-988, about whether employers can use arbitration provisions to bar class actions in both court and arbitration proceedings. The decision, expected sometime in the next year, will be important to employers because…
Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick has been named one of the nation’s “Best Law Firms” by U.S. World Report and Best Lawyers in America®. The firm was honored in the prestigious Metropolitan Tier 1 category for Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants, and Metropolitan Tier 3 category for Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants. Firms included in…
Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Adam Yarbrough to the firm. Adam assists large and small companies with business and employment matters, including litigation in both state and federal courts. He has handled a wide variety of commercial matters, including claims for fraud, breach of contract, trade secret…