Does the ABC Test Make a California Gig Worker an Employee?
How California Decides Whether You Are Truly a Contractor Key Takeaways: The ABC test often makes California gig workers employees because the law presumes employee status unless the hiring company proves otherwise. Codified in California Labor Code § 2775, the ABC test requires businesses to satisfy all three prongs, freedom from control, work outside the […]
Can LA Employees Sue for Two Hours of Break Premium Pay Per Day?
Los Angeles Meal and Rest Break Premium Pay: What Workers Need to Know Key Takeaways: Los Angeles non-exempt employees can recover up to two hours of premium pay in a single workday when both a meal period and a rest period are denied. Under California Labor Code § 512, most eight-hour shifts require a 30-minute […]
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle Out of Court: Camron Dowlatshahi Weighs In on Entertainment Tonight and More
The recent settlement between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni marks the end of a nearly two-year legal battle that captivated the entertainment world. As the case reached its final stages, MSD Lawyersâ partner Camron Dowlatshahi was invited to provide expert legal commentary on Entertainment Tonight, offering his professional insights into the complexities of high-profile employment […]
MSD Lawyers Los Angeles Employment & Personal Injury Firm Hires Mark Russ as Trial Counsel
MSD Lawyers, a Los Angeles-based employment and personal injury firm, has expanded its trial bench with the addition of veteran attorney Mark Russ as Trial Counsel. Bringing more than three decades of courtroom experienceâincluding extensive work in criminal defense and public serviceâRuss strengthens the firmâs ability to handle high-stakes litigation on behalf of workers and […]
Camron Dowlatshahi speaking to USA Today about Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension
The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! has sparked debate over the boundaries of political speech and broadcast regulation. Entertainment and media attorney, Camron Dowlatshahi notes that the FCCâs reported involvement, focused not on profanity or explicit content but on perceived political messaging, marks an unusual moment for media oversight. The situation highlights growing tensions between entertainment, politics, and […]
MSD Lawyers Secure $4.37 Million Judgment Against âIcelandic Richard Bransonâ
For Immediate Release Icelandic Tycoon Jon Olafsson Gets Late-Night Summons and $4.37 Million Judgment New York Lender Triumphant In Battle With The âIcelandic Richard Bransonâ NEW YORK, April 15, 2025 â Entrepreneur Jon Olafsson, dubbed the âIcelandic Richard Branson,â has been ordered to pay $4.37 million to a commercial lender for an unpaid loan he […]
Attorney Camron Dowlatshahi Breaks Down Smokey Robinson Sexual Abuse Allegations on KTLA
In a recent KTLA segment, employment and entertainment attorney Camron Dowlatshahi of MSD Lawyers offered expert legal commentary on the serious sexual abuse allegations facing legendary singer Smokey Robinson. The claims, brought by four former housekeepers and a former personal assistant, allege a pattern of misconduct. Dowlatshahi emphasized that when multiple individuals independently come forward […]
Attorney Camron Dowlatshahi Analyzes LADWPâs Legal Defense Strategy
In this video, personal injury attorney Camron Dowlatshahi of MSD Lawyers breaks down the LADWPâs legal defense strategy. He unpacks the utility’s surprising reliance on a 114-year-old court rulingâand explains why he believes that argument may not hold up in court today. ï»ż
Michael Crichtonâs Estate Sues Over âERâ Reboot: Attorney Camron Dowlatshahi Weighs In on GMA
Entertainment and employment attorney Camron Dowlatshahi of MSD Lawyers appeared on Good Morning America to discuss the high-profile lawsuit filed by the estate of ER creator Michael Crichton. The suit alleges that HBO Maxâs new medical drama, The Pitt, is an unauthorized reboot of ERâclaiming it mirrors the original showâs storyline, features the same executive […]
