About Staff

This author has not yet filled in any details.
So far Staff has created 171 blog entries.

Superior Court Boot Camp

Andrew H. Friedman to Speak at 16th Annual Superior Court Boot Camp

October 5 & 7, 2021Andrew H. Friedman will be speaking at the 16th Annual Superior Court Boot Camp, presented by Pincus Professional Education. Mr. Friedman will be speaking along side multiple Superior Court judges including: the Hon. Delbert C. Gee, the Hon. Harold W. Hopp, the Hon. Kira L. Klatchko, the Hon. Laura A. Seigle, the Hon. Helen E. Williams, and the Hon. James P. Kleinberg (Ret.). Also speaking with Mr. Friedman will be many preeminent plaintiff and defendant employment attorneys including: John L. Barber (Lewis Brisbois), Christopher Frost (Eisner LLP), Angel James Horacek (Law Offices of Angel J. Horacek, P.C.), Jiyun Cameron Lee (Folger Levin LLP), Mythily Sivarajah (Peck-Law), Barbara R. Adams (Scali Rasmussen), and Helmer Friedman LLP’s own Courtney Abrams.

This practical, two part webinar will cover a wide range of litigation topics – from pleadings, discovery, depositions and motions to your CMC and pre-trial obligations and juries. Attendees will also get advice regarding trial, preserving the record, judgements and post-trial motions.

The program organizer, Pincus Pro Ed, has created a 10% off “Friend of the Speaker” discount for speakers to pass along. This discount code is FOSSUPCT10. Feel free to pass along the program information and discount to any colleagues who may be interested in the program. They provide additional discounts for law firms sending four or more attorneys. To register for the event, or to pre-order the recording, please visit the Pincus website – https://new.pincusproed.com/product/16th-annual-superior-court-boot-camp-the-nuts-and-bolts-ca-two-part-webinar/.

Here is an overview of what will be covered. Both sessions run from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Program Topics Include:

Part 1: Tuesday, October 5th

The Early Stuff

  • Case Strategies
  • Complaints and Answers
  • Demurrers
  • Case Management Conference

Discovery and E-Discovery

  • Rules, timelines, options and advice

Depositions in State Court

  • Rules, strategies & timelines
  • Who do you depose?
  • Mistakes to avoid
  • Making effective use at trial

Drafting and Replying to the MSJ

  • How do you convince the judge?
  • Common mistakes not to make
  • Strategies, advice and approaches to:
    • The brief
    • The response
    • The reply

Part 2: Thursday, October 7th

  • Oral Argument
  • Pre-trial Settlement Procedures and Advice
  • Heading to Trial Tasks
  • Additional Motions
    • Ex parte
    • Continuances
    • Reconsideration
    • Sanctions

Jury Selection, Jury Instructions, Jury Verdict Forms

Your Trial

  • Evidence
  • Direct and Cross-Examinations of Lay and Expert Witnesses
  • Preserving the Record for Appeal, Post-Trial Motions and Judgments
  • Final Advice from the Bench

If you have any questions, please contact Pincus Pro Ed at info@pincusproed.com or 877-858-3848.

This program is approved for 7.5 units of CLE credit in California.

2021-08-12T11:45:40-08:00August 12th, 2021|Andrew Friedman|Comments Off on Superior Court Boot Camp

California Employment Law

Andrew H. Friedman Authors Article For The California Labor & Employment Law Review

July 15, 2021Helmer Friedman LLP is proud to announce that the California Labor & Employment Law Review recently published an article authored by Andrew H. Friedman. Entitled California Employment Law Notes, the article highlights several new employment law cases that were decided in early 2021. The article can be read here.

2021-07-15T11:08:32-08:00July 15th, 2021|employment law publications|Comments Off on California Employment Law

Intersection of Social Media and Employment Law

Andrew H. Friedman and Cynthia Flynn to Speak about the Intersection of Social Media and Employment Law

On August 18, 2021, Andrew H. Friedman of Helmer Friedman LLP and Cynthia Hackler Flynn of Hackler Flynn & Associates will discuss/debate the rights of employees and employers regarding social media posts including what they need to know about employer accessing, monitoring and disciplining employees for Facebook and other social media posts, discovery of social media posts in litigation, and how the National Labor Relations Act applies to politically charged conduct. For more information and/or to register, please click here https://calawyers.org/event/webinar-when-social-media-and-employment-law-collide/

2021-05-17T10:08:13-08:00May 17th, 2021|Andrew Friedman, employment law, speaking engagements|Comments Off on Intersection of Social Media and Employment Law

Labor and Employment Law Section Annual Meeting

Andrew H. Friedman and Tony Oncidi to Speak at CLA’s 37th Labor And Employment Law Section Annual Meeting

Sexual Harassment Case Christian v. Umpqua BankOn July 15, 2021, Andrew H. Friedman of Helmer Friedman LLP and Tony Oncidi of Proskauer Rose LLP will reprise their annual update on employment law for the Labor and Employment Law Section of the California Lawyers Association. During their presentation, Mr. Friedman and Mr. Oncidi will cover the top employment law cases from the past year, with an emphasis on the cases of greatest utility to employment law practitioners. For more information and/or to register, please click here https://calawyers.org/event/37th-labor-and-employment-law-section-annual-meeting/

2024-05-13T10:01:54-08:00May 17th, 2021|Andrew Friedman, employment law, speaking engagements|Comments Off on Labor and Employment Law Section Annual Meeting

The Advocate Magazine Publishes Article Authored By Samson B. Spiegelman & Andrew H. Friedman

Best and Worst Employment Cases of 2020

The Advocate Publishes Best / Worst Employement Cases of 2020.

May 2021 – Helmer Friedman LLP is very pleased to announce that the May 2021 Advocate Magazine, a journal of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, contains an article written by Helmer Friedman LLP attorneys Samson B. Spiegelman and Andrew H. FriedmanThe best and worst employment developments of 2020. The article can be viewed here.

2024-09-18T12:14:53-08:00May 17th, 2021|Andrew Friedman, employment law, employment law publications, Samson Spiegelman|Comments Off on The Advocate Magazine Publishes Article Authored By Samson B. Spiegelman & Andrew H. Friedman

Biden Administration’s First 100 Days

Andrew H. Friedman To Speak At An Employment Round Table Of Southern California Webinar About The Biden Administration’s First 100 days

April 27, 2021 – Plaintiff employment attorney Andrew H. Friedman and defense employment lawyer Tony Oncidi (of Proskauer Rose) will be speaking at a complimentary webinar sponsored by the Employment Round Table Of Southern California. The webinar – entitled “The Biden Administration’s First 100 days: What California Employers and Employees Need to Know” – will analyze the Biden Administration’s blitzkrieg of changes and reversals from the Trump Administration. Mr. Friedman and Mr. Oncidi will discuss the employment-related actions that the Biden administration has taken to date (including new Executive Orders and key administrative agency firings and appointments), and the new employment laws and regulations that they believe the administration will take in the near future. The webinar will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) on April 27, 2021. To register for this free webinar, click here – https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pZ1xtXvwR6q6Rk419nIzvQ

2021-04-03T05:29:12-08:00April 3rd, 2021|Andrew Friedman, employment law, speaking engagements|Comments Off on Biden Administration’s First 100 Days

California Lawyers Association Program For The New Employment Lawyer

Andrew H. Friedman Speaks At California Lawyers Association Program For The New Employment Lawyer

2021-02-03T15:10:47-08:00February 3rd, 2021|Andrew Friedman, Labor & Employment Law, speaking engagements|Comments Off on California Lawyers Association Program For The New Employment Lawyer

2021 Southern California Super Lawyers Top 100 Andrew H. Friedman

Andrew H. Friedman Named To The Top 100: 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers List

February 1, 2021 – Helmer Friedman LLP is very pleased to announce that Andrew H. Friedman has been selected by the Super Lawyers rating service of outstanding lawyers to be on its Top 100: 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers List. See https://www.superlawyers.com/california-southern/toplists/top-100-2021-southern-california-super-lawyers/fa12ab68091d74718e2b3fabfcb8e2b1

2024-01-16T11:42:11-08:00January 28th, 2021|Labor & Employment Law|Comments Off on 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers Top 100 Andrew H. Friedman

“Best Lawyers” Labor & Employment Law In Southern California

Best Lawyers Magazine Selects Helmer Friedman LLP, Gregory D. Helmer, And Andrew H. Friedman For Inclusion In Its “Best Lawyers” In Labor & Employment Law In Southern California

February 1, 2021Helmer Friedman LLP is very pleased to announce that Best Lawyers Magazine has selected Helmer Friedman LLP, Gregory D. Helmer, And Andrew H. Friedman For Inclusion In Its “Best Lawyers” In Labor & Employment Law In Southern California. See https://www.bestlawyers.com/publications/southern-california.

2021-01-28T12:55:14-08:00January 28th, 2021|employment law|Comments Off on “Best Lawyers” Labor & Employment Law In Southern California

Litigating Employment Discrimination Cases 15th Annual Edition Published

Fifteen Annual Edition Of Andrew H. Friedman’s Litigating Employment Discrimination Cases Published

February 1, 2021 – Helmer Friedman LLP is very pleased to announce that James Publishing Co. has just published the 15th annual edition of Andrew H. Friedman’s two-volume Litigating Employment Discrimination Cases practice guide. This new edition features a new Preface written by Mr. Friedman which reflects upon the developments in employment law since the book was first published in 2005 including reflections of the Me Too and Black Lives Matter movements. This new edition also includes a new Foreword written by Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr., Chief United States District Judge, Middle District of Tennessee. And, this new edition contains a heartfelt memorial written by Mr. Friedman about Judge John T. Nixon (for whom both Mr. Friedman and Chief Judge Crenshaw clerked). The new Preface, Foreword, and Memorial can be viewed here. The new edition also contains an Author’s Note – An Introduction To Federal Laws Prohibiting Employment Discrimination which can be accessed here. Finally, Litigating Employment Discrimination Cases can be purchased at https://jamespublishing.com/product/litigating-employment-discrimination-cases/.

2021-01-28T12:41:23-08:00January 28th, 2021|employment law, employment law publications|Comments Off on Litigating Employment Discrimination Cases 15th Annual Edition Published
Go to Top