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Labor & Employment
Kingsley & Kingsley APC

16133 Ventura Blvd #1200
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Email: eric@kingsleylawyers.com

Loyola Law School; Los Angeles CA



Columns
Title Category Published
“Life finds a way:” Viking River six months out Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Dec. 12, 2022
Well, that didn’t take long - 35 days later and Viking may be irrelevant Constitutional Law, Labor/Employment Jul. 22, 2022
Get your motions for preliminary approval of wage and hour class action settlements approved the first time Labor/Employment, Torts/Personal Injury Jul. 13, 2022
The Viking victory is overstated and short-lived Labor/Employment Jun. 17, 2022
Florida flirts with fascism Constitutional Law, Contracts, Government Apr. 29, 2022
Prop 22 is in limbo as workers’ compensation provision deems bill unconstitutional Labor/Employment Aug. 25, 2021
Uber, Lyft drivers: employees... at least until November Labor/Employment Aug. 12, 2020
Lessons from the border Immigration Jul. 25, 2019
Bill aims to rein in the dark side of forced arbitration Government, Labor/Employment Mar. 12, 2019
By looking at this column readers agree to arbitrate everything Alternative Dispute Resolution, Civil Litigation, U.S. Supreme Court Nov. 16, 2018
Acting AG Matthew Whitaker: religious tests and Marbury v Madison Constitutional Law, Government, U.S. Supreme Court Nov. 13, 2018
Ruling may slow down expanding gig economy California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation Jul. 18, 2018
After Epic Systems, you can almost hear the vibranium humming California Courts of Appeal, Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation, U.S. Supreme Court May 29, 2018
Poland’s Holocaust speech law could have broad effects Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Government, International Law Feb. 22, 2018
Let’s talk about a ‘hybrid’ worker 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Labor/Employment Feb. 14, 2018
Defend the First Amendment, even when it hurts to do so Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Government Oct. 17, 2017
The president versus the judiciary Government Feb. 9, 2017
May the best act win: FAA vs. NLRA Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 21, 2017
First Amendment in Trump's cross-hairs Constitutional Law, Government Dec. 2, 2016
Ding, dong the Witch is dying Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Aug. 26, 2016
Tyson Trumps Dukes Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Mar. 25, 2016
The coming fight to replace Scalia Judges and Judiciary, U.S. Supreme Court Feb. 18, 2016
Will the court follow Scalia or Holmes? U.S. Supreme Court Oct. 29, 2015
Can a headless class move forward? Labor/Employment Jun. 5, 2015
Gentry was humanely, deliberately put to bed California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, Letters Jul. 8, 2014
Wage and hour rulings have plaintiff-friendly implications 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment Jun. 28, 2014
PAGA should reign as Gentry goes quietly into the night California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Apr. 8, 2014
Minimum wage hike: The sky is not falling Labor/Employment Sep. 24, 2013
Amending the FAA essential to 'effectively vindicate' rights Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Jul. 30, 2013
Imaginary rulings at the US high court Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Apr. 24, 2013
Voting rights and arbitration at the US high court Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Mar. 7, 2013
Binders full of platitudes Government, Labor/Employment Oct. 23, 2012
High stakes in November election for the federal bench Government, Judges and Judiciary Sep. 26, 2012
Be careful what you wish for Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Jul. 27, 2012
Supreme Court: an inside look at oral arguments, pt. 2 Law Practice Apr. 26, 2012
Supreme Court: an inside look at oral arguments, pt. 1 Law Practice, U.S. Supreme Court Apr. 25, 2012
Titanic: one hundred years later, what has changed? Corporate Apr. 10, 2012
Collateral estoppel: Benefits of class certification denials may be elusive Civil Litigation, U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 24, 2012
NLRB class action ruling gives employers reason to pause Labor/Employment Jan. 12, 2012
The end of an era: Meal break case finally heard by state Supreme Court California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment Nov. 11, 2011
Advice could hurt employers in litigation Books, Letters, Civil Litigation Oct. 27, 2011
9th Circuit says no to 'picking off’ class members 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Civil Litigation Aug. 16, 2011
Arbitrations may not kill class actions after all Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Jul. 19, 2011
State Supreme Court Needs to Calendar Meal Break Case Now 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment May 20, 2011
Congress Needs to Amend the Federal Arbitration Act Administrative/Regulatory, Government, Labor/Employment May 5, 2011
Triangle Shirtwaist Co. Fire 100 Years Later: Government Can Be the Solution Government, Labor/Employment Mar. 26, 2011
Don’t Break Out the Champagne Yet Labor/Employment Mar. 23, 2011
Seller Beware: Standing Requirements in Consumer Cases Corporate Feb. 2, 2011
Kirby Your Enthusiasm: The Issue of Attorney Fees in Wage and Hour Litigation Dec. 1, 2010
The Death Of Wage and Hour Class Actions Labor/Employment Oct. 14, 2010
'We are a Nation of Immigrants' Immigration, Letters May 11, 2010
The Future of Class Action Arbitrations Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court May 11, 2010
The Tricky Business of Class Action Settlements Civil Litigation May 4, 2010
Opinion Poll Issues Flawed Results Civil Litigation Mar. 25, 2010
Law Is Too Harsh on Class Counsel Feb. 26, 2010

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Justin Kim, an individual, on behalf of himself, all others similarly situated v. Reins International California Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Sep. 3, 2016
Jessica Aparicio, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jan. 23, 2016
Benigno Bacolores v. Four Seasons Hotels Ltd. Employment Law Plaintiff Feb. 28, 2009
Juanita Wynne v. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants Inc. Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 25, 2008
Confidential Employment Law Plaintiff Nov. 16, 2003
Confidential Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 4, 2001
Confidential Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) Plaintiff Sep. 4, 2001
Superior Electronics Group v. David Badoud Employment Law Plaintiff Mar. 13, 1999
Title Category Published
“Life finds a way:” Viking River six months out Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Dec. 12, 2022
Well, that didn’t take long - 35 days later and Viking may be irrelevant Constitutional Law, Labor/Employment Jul. 22, 2022
Get your motions for preliminary approval of wage and hour class action settlements approved the first time Labor/Employment, Torts/Personal Injury Jul. 13, 2022
The Viking victory is overstated and short-lived Labor/Employment Jun. 17, 2022
Florida flirts with fascism Constitutional Law, Contracts, Government Apr. 29, 2022
Prop 22 is in limbo as workers’ compensation provision deems bill unconstitutional Labor/Employment Aug. 25, 2021
Uber, Lyft drivers: employees... at least until November Labor/Employment Aug. 12, 2020
Lessons from the border Immigration Jul. 25, 2019
Bill aims to rein in the dark side of forced arbitration Government, Labor/Employment Mar. 12, 2019
By looking at this column readers agree to arbitrate everything Alternative Dispute Resolution, Civil Litigation, U.S. Supreme Court Nov. 16, 2018
Acting AG Matthew Whitaker: religious tests and Marbury v Madison Constitutional Law, Government, U.S. Supreme Court Nov. 13, 2018
Ruling may slow down expanding gig economy California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation Jul. 18, 2018
After Epic Systems, you can almost hear the vibranium humming California Courts of Appeal, Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation, U.S. Supreme Court May 29, 2018
Poland’s Holocaust speech law could have broad effects Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Government, International Law Feb. 22, 2018
Let’s talk about a ‘hybrid’ worker 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Labor/Employment Feb. 14, 2018
Defend the First Amendment, even when it hurts to do so Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Government Oct. 17, 2017
The president versus the judiciary Government Feb. 9, 2017
May the best act win: FAA vs. NLRA Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 21, 2017
First Amendment in Trump's cross-hairs Constitutional Law, Government Dec. 2, 2016
Ding, dong the Witch is dying Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Aug. 26, 2016
Tyson Trumps Dukes Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Mar. 25, 2016
The coming fight to replace Scalia Judges and Judiciary, U.S. Supreme Court Feb. 18, 2016
Will the court follow Scalia or Holmes? U.S. Supreme Court Oct. 29, 2015
Can a headless class move forward? Labor/Employment Jun. 5, 2015
Gentry was humanely, deliberately put to bed California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, Letters Jul. 8, 2014
Wage and hour rulings have plaintiff-friendly implications 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment Jun. 28, 2014
PAGA should reign as Gentry goes quietly into the night California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Apr. 8, 2014
Minimum wage hike: The sky is not falling Labor/Employment Sep. 24, 2013
Amending the FAA essential to 'effectively vindicate' rights Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Jul. 30, 2013
Imaginary rulings at the US high court Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Apr. 24, 2013
Voting rights and arbitration at the US high court Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Mar. 7, 2013
Binders full of platitudes Government, Labor/Employment Oct. 23, 2012
High stakes in November election for the federal bench Government, Judges and Judiciary Sep. 26, 2012
Be careful what you wish for Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Jul. 27, 2012
Supreme Court: an inside look at oral arguments, pt. 2 Law Practice Apr. 26, 2012
Supreme Court: an inside look at oral arguments, pt. 1 Law Practice, U.S. Supreme Court Apr. 25, 2012
Titanic: one hundred years later, what has changed? Corporate Apr. 10, 2012
Collateral estoppel: Benefits of class certification denials may be elusive Civil Litigation, U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 24, 2012
NLRB class action ruling gives employers reason to pause Labor/Employment Jan. 12, 2012
The end of an era: Meal break case finally heard by state Supreme Court California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment Nov. 11, 2011
Advice could hurt employers in litigation Books, Letters, Civil Litigation Oct. 27, 2011
9th Circuit says no to 'picking off’ class members 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Civil Litigation Aug. 16, 2011
Arbitrations may not kill class actions after all Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court Jul. 19, 2011
State Supreme Court Needs to Calendar Meal Break Case Now 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment May 20, 2011
Congress Needs to Amend the Federal Arbitration Act Administrative/Regulatory, Government, Labor/Employment May 5, 2011
Triangle Shirtwaist Co. Fire 100 Years Later: Government Can Be the Solution Government, Labor/Employment Mar. 26, 2011
Don’t Break Out the Champagne Yet Labor/Employment Mar. 23, 2011
Seller Beware: Standing Requirements in Consumer Cases Corporate Feb. 2, 2011
Kirby Your Enthusiasm: The Issue of Attorney Fees in Wage and Hour Litigation Dec. 1, 2010
The Death Of Wage and Hour Class Actions Labor/Employment Oct. 14, 2010
'We are a Nation of Immigrants' Immigration, Letters May 11, 2010
The Future of Class Action Arbitrations Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court May 11, 2010
The Tricky Business of Class Action Settlements Civil Litigation May 4, 2010
Opinion Poll Issues Flawed Results Civil Litigation Mar. 25, 2010
Law Is Too Harsh on Class Counsel Feb. 26, 2010
Case Name Topic Role Published
Justin Kim, an individual, on behalf of himself, all others similarly situated v. Reins International California Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Sep. 3, 2016
Jessica Aparicio, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jan. 23, 2016
Benigno Bacolores v. Four Seasons Hotels Ltd. Employment Law Plaintiff Feb. 28, 2009
Juanita Wynne v. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants Inc. Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 25, 2008
Confidential Employment Law Plaintiff Nov. 16, 2003
Confidential Employment Law Plaintiff Dec. 4, 2001
Confidential Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) Plaintiff Sep. 4, 2001
Superior Electronics Group v. David Badoud Employment Law Plaintiff Mar. 13, 1999