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Can a 1099 Label Override Employee Status in California?
No. A 1099 label does not override employee status in California. Under California law, how you actually perform your work matters far more than what your employer writes on a

Does Sexual Harassment Need to Be Repeated to Be Illegal in California?
Many Los Angeles employees assume sexual harassment must happen multiple times before crossing a legal line. That assumption is wrong. Under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), a single

Is Nepotism Illegal in a California Private Workplace?
If you work in Los Angeles and suspect your boss promotes relatives over more qualified employees, you’re not alone. Nepotism is a frustrating workplace reality that raises an important legal

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 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

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 FCC’s reported involvement, focused not on

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
Attorney Camron Dowlatshahi Analyzes LADWP’s Legal Defense Strategy
In this video, personal injury attorney Camron Dowlatshahi of MSD Lawyers breaks down the LADWP’s legal defense strategy. He unpacks the utility’s surprising reliance on a 114-year-old court ruling—and explains

Camron Dowlatshahi Speaks to Fox News on Blake Lively’s Legal Struggles and Family Impact
Blake Lively’s amended complaint against Justin Baldoni has escalated her legal dispute, with Lively alleging severe emotional distress and trauma affecting her family. The filing, filed on February 18, expands