Julie Totten

Jul 24, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Katie Briscoe |Scott Morrison |Julie Totten

California employers have come to know California’s Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) as an expensive cost of doing business within the state. Unfortunately, the new PAGA reform is not likely to lead to any decrease in the number of PAGA lawsuits filed. However, the reform offers employers significant discounts (up to 85%) on penalties awarded if they show they have attempted in good faith to comply with the Labor Code.

Apr 11, 2024 | caregiver.com | Julie Totten

Jul 31, 2023 | lexology.com | Julie Totten |David A. Chamberlin |James Stengel |Tierra Piens |John M. Wolfe |Mark Davies

Organizations host events that vary in scale, scope and logistics. Teams put enormous resources into planning to ensure a successful event. Unfortunately, an unanticipated accident or other catastrophic incident can negatively impact the audience experience. To mitigate the risks associated with such unanticipated accidents or incidents, a company should consider a variety of factors during the planning stage.

Jun 22, 2023 | lexology.com | Mark Davies |Julie Totten |James Stengel |David A. Chamberlin |Tierra Piens

Leading global and emerging companies host events that vary in scale, scope and logistics. Dozens of hours are spent planning, but we find that clients sometimes neglect to prepare for the unlikely event of an accident, incident or threat. Orrick’s Crisis Management team recommends companies create an on-site Response Team and headquarters for major events.

Mar 6, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Jeffrey Coopersmith |Julie Totten

During a March 2, 2023, speech in Miami at the annual American Bar Association National Institute on White Collar Crime, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced a new policy designed to incentivize companies to factor in executives’ dedication to legal and regulatory compliance in connection with compensation decisions. The new DOJ policy has two main aspects. First, corporate criminal resolutions will now require that companies implement a compensation system that promotes compliance.