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Creditors Don’t Forget to File Your Proofs of Claim When a Debtor Files for Bankruptcy

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One of the first things you as a creditor should do when you receive notice that a customer has filed bankruptcy is to file a proof of claim.  The Proof of Claim form (Official Form 10) often accompanies the notice of the commencement of the case, and can also be found at the Court’s website.  …Read more

Favorable Settlement for Client Involved in Corporate Buyout Litigation

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Finkel Law Group recently represented several shareholders of a privately held commodities trading firm in a contentious buy out of departing shareholders who demanded several million dollars for their stake in the company.  As a result of the firm’s efforts, the departing shareholders ended up with one-third of their original demand. A critical factor in …Read more

The U.S. Supreme Court, in Vance v. Ball State University, Clarified the Definition of “Supervisor” in Title VII Harassment Cases

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On June 24th, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that clarified the definition of “supervisor” in Title VII workplace harassment cases. How the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision will impact California employers remains to be seen. California’s civil rights statute, the Fair Employment and Housing Act [FEHA], relies upon a different definition of a “supervisor” …Read more

The U.S. Supreme Court Makes It Harder for Employees to Bring Title VII Retaliation Claims against Their Employers

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On June 24th, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion that changed the standard for employees who bring Title VII retaliation claims against their employers. The effect that this decision will have on California employers remains to be seen.  California’s civil rights statute, the Fair Employment and Housing Act [FEHA], applies a different causation standard …Read more