Employees Winning More Judgments against Employers over Wage Issues During Recession

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The current recession has apparently caused numerous employers to cut corners and squeeze wage earners – sometimes illegally. Much to the chagrin of businesses, employees are fighting back and winning big judgments for unpaid wages. Wage and hour lawsuits are on the rise and it is costing employers millions of dollars in California and across…

UC Davis Olive Center Study Found Imported Olive Oil’s Label Claims of “Extra Virgin” Misleading

Business Fraud, Business Law, Class Action Lawsuit, Complex Business Litigation, Consumer Product Law, Deceptive Practices, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Olive Oil, USDA StandardsLeave a comment

A recent study published by the UC Davis Olive Center discovered that 69% of imported olive oils tested were not “extra virgin” as their labels claimed.  Before this study, despite widespread rumors and media reports, there was no concrete evidence that extra virgin olive oil was being adulterated. The study offers the first accurate, scientific…