A recent decision has changed California ruling for employers regarding whether a worker is a contractor or an employee.

Palm Springs, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/17/2018 -- In a decision likely to make it much harder for businesses to classify workers as contractors, the California Supreme Court has set aside a multi-factor standard, which California courts used for 30 years to determine whether a worker was an independent contractor or an employee under the state's various Wage Orders.

From now on businesses must use a three-factor, or ABC, test when making that determination, based on the Court's ruling on April 30 in Dynamex Operations West v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County.

How the New California Ruling Works

The test presumes the worker is an employee and not an independent contractor unless each of three conditions is satisfied:

(1) The worker is free from direction and control in the performance of the service, both under the contract of hire and in fact; and

(2) The worker's services must be performed either (i) outside the usual course of the employer's business or (ii) outside all the employer's places of business; and

(3) The worker must be customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, profession, or business of the same nature as the service being provided.

Previous Ruling

Until this decision, California courts relied on a 1989 case, S. G. Borello & Sons, Inc. v. Department of Industrial Relations, citing factors such as the potential contractor's investment in tools, the method of payment, the degree of permanence of the relationship, and the intention regarding the relationship when assessing whether a contractor or employment relationship existed.

California joins a handful of other states in having these so-called "worker friendly" ABC tests in their wage and hour laws, including New Mexico, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey and Massachusetts.

Business owners should be careful and consult experienced wage and hour counsel when classifying or reviewing the classification of workers in light of the Dynamex decision, which is complex and cannot be fully addressed in this space. They can be held liable for unpaid wages, employee benefits and, if the misclassification is deemed, "willful" subject to statutory fines.

SBEMP has experienced Labor and Employment attorneys available to guide clients through the complex California laws affecting employers. Our experienced team has assisted clients with day-to-day personnel management issues and ensuring wage and hour compliance. We have experienced litigators who represent clients regularly in cases regarding labor and employment litigation in California.

For more information or to discuss Labor and Employment issues with one of our experienced attorneys, visit SBEMP at www.sbemp.com/practice-areas/labor-and-employment

About SBEMP, LLP
SBEMP LLP was founded in 1994. The founding members were partners in the largest law firm in the Inland Empire, each with over fifteen years of experience and a proven track record of substantial success. They formed their own firm to concentrate exclusively on providing clients with superior legal representation and first-class service at competitive pricing. The firm has continued that success and built a strong reputation in both complex litigation and transactional matters.

Visit us on the web at http://www.SBEMP.com.

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Coachella Valley business litigation law firm, SBEMP, LLP hosted their 3rd annual business awards to honor local Palm Springs business owners who are leaders in entrepreneurship, impact, leadership, and environment.

Palm Spring, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/01/2017 -- SBEMP, LLP hosted its 3rd Annual Business Awards on October 29th, 2017 to recognize individuals whose entrepreneurial leadership is building economic excellence and diversity in the Coachella Valley.

Kristian Ardelian from Eisenhower Medical Center commented on the event, "I find it inspirational that SBEMP awards individuals who are making a significant difference through local businesses in our community. What a unique concept to recognize the local leaders who may be under the radar."

This year's winners were Marcie Madain of Fresh Juice Bar (entrepreneurship), Scott White of Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau (impact), George Velarde of Velarde Auto Group (leadership) and Tom Kirk of Coachella Valley Association of Governments (environment).

The judges for this year were Gabe Aguirre, Josh Bonner, Phil Fitzgerald, Wesley Ahlgren, Vincent Battaglia, and Steven Biller.

The nominees were as follows:

- Lisa Houston (FIND Food Bank)
- Denise Wilson (Desert Jet)
- Dr. David Kaminsky (United States & Canadian Academy of Pathology)
- Susan Davis (Desert X)
- Robert Sabo (Desert Moving Company)
- Dominique Fruchtman (Escape Room)
- Christopher Kennedy (Christopher Kennedy Design)
- Dr. Jenna LeComte-Hinely (Health Assessment and Research for Communities (HARC)
- Mark Anton (AIDS Assistance Program - Food Samaritans)
- Frank Jones (Palm Springs Life)
- Nachhattar Chandi (Chandi Group USA)
- Tim O'Bayley (O'Bayley Communications)
- Josh Tanner (Ironwood Country Club)
- Johann Steinlechner (Heppolt Wind LLC)
- Nate Otto (Hot Purple Energy)
- Bruce Wilcox (State of CA, California Natural Resource Agency)
- Anthony Bianco (Anthony Vineyards)

SBEMP, LLP, founded in 1994, has a long-standing commitment to community involvement. The Palm Springs business litigation law firm takes an active interest in the local Coachella Valley's business, political, and community leaders. They have a unique portfolio, including public and private companies, in addition to local, state, and federal governments, and regulatory agencies.

For more information about SBEMP's business awards and attorney's services, visit http://www.SBEMP.com.

About SBEMP, LLP
SBEMP LLP was founded in 1994. The founding members were partners in the largest law firm in the Inland Empire, each with over fifteen years of experience and a proven track record of substantial success. They formed their own firm to concentrate exclusively on providing clients with superior legal representation and first-class service at competitive pricing. The firm has continued that success and built a strong reputation in both complex litigation and transactional matters.

Visit us on the web at http://www.SBEMP.com.

Contact:
Shaun Murphy
Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP
1800 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, California 92262
Telephone: 760-322-2275
Fax: 760-322-2107
murphy@sbemp.com

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SBEMP shares their tips for Palm Springs businesses to use arbitration and alternative dispute resolution before proceeding with litigation. Here’s how.

Palm Springs, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/28/2017 -- Most problems ending in arbitration or in a court case are the result of someone getting hurt by food poisoning, personal injuries, unrepaired damage to property, workers not following safety guidelines, or dangerous driving of an employer-owned vehicle. Businesses also experience disputes with shareholders, false claims, and many more issues in dispute with vendors or in-company relations. Company owners and top managers must take it upon themselves to know the law and supervise employees adequately.

Why Do Businesses Need a Palm Springs Litigation Law Firm?

Owners must keep a keep a competent Palm Springs litigation attorney on staff who may recommend that employees sign a waiver in case they get hurt on the job. The lawyer is likely to also recommend that the business is structured to protect the owner's personal property. Even with all these safeguards in place, owners may find that they are taken to court or agree to arbitration if an employee becomes injured on the job or if a consumer sues a business because of an employee's actions.

What Is Arbitration?

When two parties in a lawsuit agree to have an arbitrator decide their case, they are agreeing to abide by the decision that the unbiased third party hands down. Before making a decision, the arbitrator will look at the evidence presented by both sides. The decision is legally binding, and it will be enforced by the court of law if either party does not live up to his end of the agreement.

What are the Advantages of Using Arbitration?

While the exact cost of arbitration varies greatly, in Palm Springs it is generally much cheaper than going to court. The arbitrator normally only looks at written documents in claims under $25,000, so there are not days spent tied up attending court hearings. California even has some very specific rules about when arbitration can be used, so it is essential to consult with your litigation attorney before agreeing to this procedure. Arbitrators have a lot of flexibility on how informal they want the proceedings to be, and a good litigation lawyer knows the best techniques to use in each circumstance.

What are the Overlying Goals of Arbitration?

There are four main goals that arbitrators will keep in mind throughout the proceedings. They want the process to be fair to both sides with neither party having an advantage over the other when it comes to presenting evidence. Furthermore, they want both sides to be happy with the agreement that is reached. While it is not always possible, the arbitrator would like to see both sides leave as friends instead of enemies. Even when that is not the case, they want each person to feel like their dignity was protected.

What are Palm Springs Alternative Dispute Resolution Services?

Alternative dispute resolution services in Palm Springs can be used to find facts in a case, mediate between two parties, hold a short trial, bring two parties to a shared agreement or reconciliation or determine the outcome of an arbitration. In most cases, it can be thought of as two sides of a coin with litigation on one side and unassisted negotiations on the other. With arbitration, an uninterested third party becomes informed of the facts of the case and makes the final decision while in alternative dispute resolution the final decision is left to the mutual agreement of all parties involved in the case including the at-large community.

What are the Advantages of Alternative Dispute Resolution?

Disputes between employees, contractors and subcontractors, partners and shareholders can often be handled with alternative dispute resolution because each side is given a chance to state what is on their minds. Strong emotions are handled effectively because open communication is promoted. A person skilled in alternative dispute resolution can often bring parties together when they seem to be miles apart.

Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution are often the best way to handle difficult situations in business, but only a skilled Palm Springs attorney can determine if they are right for your company. Contact our Palm Springs business litigation law firm today to speak about the specifics of your case.

About SBEMP
SBEMP LLP was founded in 1994. The founding members were partners in the largest law firm in the Inland Empire, each with over fifteen years of experience and a proven track record of substantial success. They formed their own firm to concentrate exclusively on providing clients with superior legal representation and first-class service at competitive pricing. The firm has continued that success and built a strong reputation in both complex litigation and transactional matters.

Visit us on the web at http://www.SBEMP.com.

Contact:
Shaun Murphy
Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP
1800 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, California 92262
Office - 760-322-2275
Fax - 760-322-2107
murphy@sbemp.com

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SBEMP’s Palm Springs mediation and arbitration lawyers show how businesses can resolve disputes without litigation through alternative resolution.

Palm Spring, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/07/2017 -- SBEMP is a Palm Springs mediation law firm, trained, certified and experienced in helping businesses of all kinds successfully resolve disputes using the processes of pre-trial mediation and arbitration.

Protecting the reputation of a business is a priority. Our Palm Springs mediation and arbitration lawyers routinely help businesses reach agreements in private, avoiding the publicity of a court environment.

How Does Mediation Work?

When two parties agree to use experienced mediation attorneys, the business representatives retain a great deal of control over the outcome of the dispute.

Rather than leaving the solution in the hands of a judge, businesses reach mutually satisfactory agreements with the help of professionals who assist them in exploring the facts, brainstorming creative solutions and drawing up written agreements. All this is done in a private, informal setting at the convenience of all parties.

Using mediation, the impartial mediator does not make decisions for either party. He or she meets with each party privately, and sometimes together, to express the needs and concerns of each. The mediator breaks the problem into manageable parts, facilitates dialog, suggests creative solutions and moves the process along until each sub-section of the issue is satisfactorily resolved.

What is Arbitration?

Arbitration is somewhat different from mediation in that the parties agree in advance that the arbitrator may make binding decisions if the parties themselves cannot settle on a mutually agreeable solution.

A judge may order disputing businesses to participate in mediation and arbitration before appearing in court. Businesses are wise to voluntarily engage the assistance of the Palm Springs mediation and arbitration lawyers before approaching a court. Agreements may be reached sooner than expected, saving time, money and reputations.

If an agreement cannot be reached and the matter goes to court, the judge will make the final determination. Both business representatives are wise to make every attempt to come to mutually beneficial agreements, using Palm Springs arbitration lawyers, before it reaches court and while the representatives still have control over the outcome.

It's fair to assume that a judge may not understand all the complexities of the businesses in dispute. A binding courtroom decision may seriously harm the financial stability and reputations of the businesses. It is far wiser to participate in mediation and/or arbitration with the business-savvy Palm Springs arbitration lawyers before risking the future of the businesses by putting important decisions in the hands of a court.

To explore the options of mediation and arbitration, to see if these options can work for your business dispute, contact SBEMP, our Palm Springs mediation law firm right away, while facts are still fresh and before the matter escalates. It is far better to address the situation head on and in private – before the situation requires litigation, which can certainly prove to be more time-consuming, expensive and public. Visit http://SBEMP.com for more details.

About SBEMP
SBEMP LLP was founded in 1994. The founding members were partners in the largest law firm in the Inland Empire, each with over fifteen years of experience and a proven track record of substantial success. They formed their own firm to concentrate exclusively on providing clients with superior legal representation and first-class service at competitive pricing. The firm has continued that success and built a strong reputation in both complex litigation and transactional matters.

Visit us on the web at http://www.SBEMP.com.

Contact:
Shaun Murphy
Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP
1800 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, California 92262
Telephone: 760-322-2275
Fax: 760-322-2107
Email: murphy@sbemp.com

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SBEMP, Palm Springs litigation law firm, congratulates Chelsea Healey, associate attorney for the litigation practice group, for passing the Bar Exam for the state of California.

Palm Springs, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/28/2016 -- SBEMP, a Palm Springs litigation law firm, congratulates Chelsea Healey for passing the Bar Exam. Chelsea is an associate in SBEMP's litigation practice group, and will be located in the firm's Palm Springs office. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law and received her bachelor's of business administration from the University of San Diego.

Chelsea joined SBEMP as an associate at the end of September. After being sworn in during the month of December, Chelsea will advise clients and make appearances in court for cases. She is originally from Palm Springs, California.

SBEMP's commercial litigation law firm in Palm Springs offers a variety of specialized services for litigation clients in the private sector, public agency, and individuals. The attorneys have had success with cases in California and nationally. Attorneys at SBEMP often compete with the top law firms in the country.

Their success contributes to favorable settlement outcomes for their clients based on trial experience and their success records. SBEMP's experience includes representing plaintiffs and defendants if it is necessary to go to trial.

Cost effective solutions are their initial focus for resolving disputes if it serves the best interest for the business instead of litigation. Resolving issues through alternative dispute resolution in Palm Springs or pre-litigation planning is available and offered when possible.

If the dispute must go through litigation, their team of experienced lawyers and paralegals are led by one of the partners managing the case. Having a partner and an associate attorney or paralegal manage the entire case is often efficient and cost-effective instead of a team of lawyers.

To find out more information and contact one of SBEMP's Palm Springs commercial litigation lawyers, visit http://www.SBEMP.com.

About SBEMP
SBEMP LLP was founded in 1994. The founding members were partners in the largest law firm in the Inland Empire, each with over fifteen years of experience and a proven track record of substantial success. They formed their own firm to concentrate exclusively on providing clients with superior legal representation and first-class service at competitive pricing. The firm has continued that success and built a strong reputation in both complex litigation and transactional matters.

Visit us on the web at http://www.SBEMP.com.

Contact:
Shaun Murphy
Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP
1800 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, California 92262
Telephone: 760-322-2275
Fax: 760-322-2107
Email: murphy@sbemp.com

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Palm Springs business litigation law firm, SBEMP, LLP, was contracted to defend Buzzbox Beverages, Inc., et al. in a trademark case in connection with its ready-to-drink cocktail products concerning BuzzBallz, LLC.

Palm Spring, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/01/2016 -- SBEMP, LLP, a client-focused results business litigation law firm in Coachella Valley, today announced that on June 10, 2016, a jury in Los Angeles, California returned a unanimous verdict in favor of a local manufacturer of ready-to-drink premium cocktails and its spirits manufacturer. SBEMP represented the defendants in the case of BuzzBallz, LLC v. BuzzBox Beverages, Inc., et al. Case No.: 5:14-cv-01725 (United States District Court, Central District of California).

Plaintiff BuzzBallz, LLC, a Carrolton, Texas company, sells ready-to-drink cocktails in a plastic ball-shaped container using the trademark "BuzzBallz." BuzzBox Cocktails is a Palm Desert, California company that sells ready-to-drink premium cocktails in juicebox-like containers under the brand name "BuzzBox." Bendistillery manufacturers some of the spirits used in the production of BuzzBox's products and is located in Bend, Oregon. Defendant, Buzzbox Beverages, Inc. and Bendistillery, Inc., contracted Palm Springs business litigation law firm, SBEMP, for representation.

Plaintiff alleged that the use of the trademark "BuzzBox" in connection with ready-to-drink cocktails was confusingly similar to its "BuzzBallz" trademark. Plaintiff also claimed that the graphic used with the BuzzBox name was confusingly similar to Plaintiff's graphic trademark.

At issue in the case was whether "BuzzBox" was confusingly similar to "BuzzBallz" in the ready-to-drink cocktail market. In the verdict, the jury answered no. It found that "BuzzBox" was not confusingly similar and that there was no trademark infringement in the use of the term "BuzzBox." The jury found that BuzzBox's graphic image was likely to cause confusion with BuzzBallz' logo, but awarded zero dollars because there was no evidence of damages. The jury returned a defense verdict for Bendistillery on all claims.

As a result, BuzzBox may continue to use its trademark in connection with its ready-to-drink cocktail products. Rod Vandenbos, BuzzBox's president and founder, was thrilled with the verdict. "This is a hugely significant victory for us," he said. "We are a young company starting to develop a great brand on a national scale. The jury clearly recognized that there is plenty of room for competition in this market and that there was nothing confusing about the two products."

About BuzzBox Beverages, Inc.
BuzzBox Premium Cocktails is a first of its kind beverage manufacturing company that has created all-natural, single-serve, ready-to-drink cocktails in recyclable, eco-friendly, and energy efficient packaging. Its proprietary packaging allows its cocktails to be consumed directly from the box with an attached straw, directly from the box using the pour spout, or conveniently poured over ice.

Information about the company may be found at http://www.buzzboxcocktails.com.

About SBEMP
With 20 attorneys, SBEMP is the largest Coachella Valley-based law firm. It has offices in Palm Springs, San Diego, and Orange County, California as well as Princeton, New Jersey. SBEMP is a full-service firm providing both business and litigation services.

Shaun Murphy, a partner and lead counsel in the case, chairs the firm's litigation practice group and is an experienced trial attorney with several million-dollar judgments on behalf of the firm's clients. For more information about this case and our Palm Springs commercial litigation, please contact Shaun M. Murphy at 760-322-2275 or murphy@sbemp.com.

For more information about SBEMP, LLP, please visit our website: http://www.sbemp.com

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Doctor Infected Girlfriend With Genital Herpes

Palm Springs, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/30/2015 -- Slovak, Baron, Empey, Murphy & Pinkney LLP, a prominent Palm Springs, California law firm announced today that Shaun M. Murphy, a partner in the firm, recently won a $1.66 Million verdict in Dallas, Texas in a case involving the transmission of genital herpes.

According to court documents, the Defendant, N.F., is an anesthesiologist who met and started dating the Plaintiff in early 2012. The Plaintiff alleged that she asked N.F. if he was infected with any sexually-transmitted infections and he specifically denied any infections. Shortly after engaging in sexual intercourse, the Plaintiff experienced an initial outbreak of genital herpes. The Defendant continued to deny any knowledge that he was infected. Since her initial outbreak, the Plaintiff has continued to experience recurrent, chronic outbreaks of genital herpes and has been diagnosed with post-herpetic neuralgia; a painful nerve condition resulting from damage caused by the herpes virus. At trial, the evidence showed that Defendant knew he had been infected for over 30 years but he claimed to have told the Plaintiff that he was infected before they engaged in sexual intercourse.

After only three hours of deliberations, the jury found the Defendant liable for: assault, fraudulent concealment, and fraudulent misrepresentation. The jury awarded $665,022 in compensatory damages and $1,000,000 in punitive damages. "We are, of course, extremely pleased with the jury's verdict," said Mr. Murphy. Adding, "As a doctor, he had a greater responsibility to protect others and take precautions not to transmit an infection he had been aware of for more than 30 years." Mr. Murphy also explained that, "the jury did not believe him when he said he disclosed to her before they engaged in sexual intercourse that he was infected. His story was simply not believable."

The verdict in the Texas case represents the largest verdict in that state for the transmission of an STD. Mr. Murphy is the leading trial attorney in this personal injury field. He has obtained the largest jury verdicts for transmission of genital herpes in California and now in Texas, and this is the third verdict in excess of a million dollars he has obtained in the last six years. In January 2009, Mr. Murphy obtained a landmark verdict of $6.75 Million in Behr v. Redmond; in November 2010, Mr. Murphy obtained a $2.49 Million verdict in Los Angeles Superior Court in Saadian v. Saadian.

For more information about Palm Springs personal injury attorney, Mr. Murphy, please visit http://www.SBEMP.com.

About Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP (SBEMP)
Formed in 1999 with four partners, SBEMP has built a strong reputation as successful trial lawyers and transactional counsel closing over a hundred million dollars in complex business deals. A Martindale Hubble AV-rated law firm, SBEMP is the largest law firm in the Coachella Valley in Southern California, with offices in Palm Springs, Orange County, San Diego and New Jersey.

For more information about SBEMP, please call 760-322-2275 or visit the firm's website at http://www.sbemp.com.

Contact:
Shaun Murphy
http://www.SBEMP.com
murphy@sbemp.com
Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP
1800 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(Tel.): 760-322-2275
(Fax): 760-322-2107

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Corporations can seek out alternative dispute resolution services using mediation and arbitration as a way to resolve issues within the company without resorting to litigation. Here’s how.

Palm Springs, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/31/2015 -- In 2015, many corporations seeking legal help are forgoing the lengthy and expensive process of going to trial to opt for alternative dispute resolution (ADR). There are options in Coachella Valley that can benefit parties who need to settle disagreements while maintaining good business relationships. Often, it is important to avoid the antagonistic nature of a trial, and arbitration and mediation can preserve business ties while keeping settlement details out of public court files. Nationwide, these programs are being recommended by legislatures and courts.

Coachella Valley corporate attorneys are experts in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedures. Their focus is on educating and helping to find a solution for both parties. Besides the solution being less costly, it usually takes less time too. At Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney (SBEMP), a Coachella Valley corporate law firm, we encourage clients and potential clients to contact us as soon as you have a problem. This way, we can start working together toward a solution.

Arbitration. An arbitrator is an individual or a panel who listens to each side as they present their position. High-low arbitration is where you are guaranteed a preset financial award. Nonbinding arbitration hears both sides using a neutral party to work toward an eventual resolution.

Mediation. When a business would rather not go to trial, they can choose mediation, which is similar to nonbinding arbitration. In this case, the process uses an independent mediator with expert knowledge of the specifics of the case (tax, eldercare, environment). Although either party can choose to leave at any time, this offers a less expensive, less hectic process.

Businesses that face myriad issues can now rely on ADR techniques. In simulated trials, the parties and/or attorneys present their cases in a concise manner to a neutral jurist who offers his or her opinion as a model for settlement negotiations. Then the mediator meets with both parties, separately.

At SBEMP, our Coachella Valley litigation attorneys know legal litigation can disrupt day-to-day business operations. Businesses would rather avoid having to go to court, even if they win. Our groups of litigators have the combined experience and expertise to handle opposing parties for corporations and will work hard developing the plan to keep them out of the courtroom and at work.

Of course, life happens, and if there is no way to avoid litigation, the SBEMP team keeps problems at an absolute minimum when they do have to go to court. Visit www.SBEMP.com for more information.

About SBEMP
SBEMP LLP was founded in 1994. The founding members were partners in the largest law firm in the Inland Empire, each with over fifteen years of experience and a proven track record of substantial success. They formed their own firm to concentrate exclusively on providing clients with superior legal representation and first-class service at competitive pricing. The firm has continued that success and built a strong reputation in both complex litigation and transactional matters. Visit us on the web at http://www.SBEMP.com.

Contact:

Shaun Murphy
Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP
1800 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262

Telephone: 760.322.2275
Fax: 760.322.2107
Email: murphy@sbemp.com

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Coachella Valley based law firm, SBEMP, announces expansion of the law firm, opening in San Diego with the addition of partners, Steve Schultz and Mark Bennett, expanding the practice to include labor and employment law.

Palm Springs, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/02/2014 -- Slovak, Baron, Empey, Murphy & Pinkney LLP (SBEMP), a Southern California law firm, http://sbemp.com, has served the Coachella valley since 1994 by solving unique legal needs in businesses, communities, and government. Now, with the addition of partners, Steve Schultz and Mark Bennett, whose expertise in labor, employment, and commercial law expands the firm's practice in San Diego. Existing SBEMP law offices include Palm Springs, Orange County, and Princeton NJ.

SBEMP partner, Shaun Murphy, said, "Steve Schultz and Mark Bennett are a tremendous addition to our firm and one we are truly excited about. Their expertise and experience expand the services we can provide to businesses of all sizes throughout Southern California."

New partners, Schultz and Bennett SBEMP's anchor their expertise in the new San Diego employment & labor law firm, http://sbemp.com

Who We Are—A Quality Track Record in the Coachella Valley

SBEMP is one of the largest law firms in the Inland Empire with proven experience and a record revealing substantial legal success. Not only does the firm concentrate exclusively on the provision of superior legal representation, but this first-class service comes with competitive pricing. SBEMP has achieved a strong reputation in both complex litigation and transactional matters while maintaining reasonable costs for service.

What We Do—Good Representation with Hard Work for the Client

The firm succeeds because of hard work, creative and aggressive advocacy, as well as a steady focus on the client and their needs. This focus achieves maximal results in a cost-efficient manner. SBEMP partners have successfully tried in excess of 100 cases, from research and filing of cases to judgment or verdict.

The firm has also participated in hundreds of arbitrations and dispute resolutions. The partners' expertise often leads to favorable settlements for clients without the need for trial. Moreover, SBEMP has negotiated and closed complex business transactions totaling over a billion dollars in the U.S. for public and private companies, local, state, and federal entities, and regulatory agencies. SBEMP's expertise extends to real estate consultations and transactions.

Unique Experience Based on Sensitivity to Local Needs

One of the areas of SBEMP's success relates to attorneys who have spent most of their lives in the Coachella Valley and their familiarity with the business, social, and political climates, communities, and environments. Visit www.SBEMP.com for more information and to request a consultation.

About SBEMP
SBEMP LLP was founded in 1994. The founding members were partners in the largest law firm in the Inland Empire, each with over fifteen years of experience and a proven track record of substantial success. They formed their own firm to concentrate exclusively on providing clients with superior legal representation and first-class service at competitive pricing. The firm has continued that success and built a strong reputation in both complex litigation and transactional matters.

Visit us on the web at http://www.SBEMP.com

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Coachella Valley corporate law firm, SBEMP, announces the new SBEMP Business Awards to award local businesses positively impacting the community.

Palm Springs, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/12/2014 -- The SBEMP Coachella Valley corporate law firm is proud to announce new "SBEMP Business Awards." Fresh, innovative and successful local companies will be rewarded for their community contributions to the Coachella Valley through this new business awards program, sponsored by SBEMP, a corporate law firm that works closely with many business ventures.

Participating businesses will benefit by garnering public awareness of their innovation and existence within the Coachella Valley community. SBEMP's goal is to reward businesses and individuals who are successfully impacting the community, although they may not be well known.

The Coachella Valley business awards are in four categories:

The Entrepreneur Award
Nominations for the Entrepreneur Award should be individuals who have, in the past two years, started successful businesses in the Coachella Valley. Through SBEMP's experience as Coachella Valley corporate attorneys, they have advised numerous entrepreneurs through the start-up process, including the formation of various business entities including corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships and filing all needed documents. As these relationships have developed, over time SBEMP has seen businesses that started with an idea blossom into successful ventures. SBEMP would like to initiate a special program focused on rewarding entrepreneurs who have turned their dreams into successful and creative business realities.

The Innovation Award
The Innovation Award will go to the nominee whose company developed a new product, technique or service that has positively affected their trade.

The Growth and Opportunity Award
For those individuals who have actively encouraged new job development and the growth of the local economic community, the Growth and Opportunity Award will be designed to reward them, whether they are involved in politics, government or education.

The Green Award
With the Green Award, SBEMP wishes to reward Coachella Valley green entrepreneur innovation. To that end, nominees should be individuals whose businesses are creatively positively impacting climate change.

After years of working closely with businesses, SBEMP's experience has included everything from acquisitions, mergers, formation and advising both for-profit and non-profit companies regarding legal compliance. SBEMP has had the opportunity to work with corporations both large and small and to provide documents and legal advice. SBEMP's experience and role as a corporate law firm has led them to develop this serious program to reward businesses and individuals in the local community who help boost the local economic climate.

Contact
Shaun Murphy
Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP
1800 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262
Telephone: 760.322.2275
Fax: 760.322.2107
Email: murphy@sbemp.com

About SBEMP
SBEMP LLP was founded in 1994. The founding members were partners in the largest law firm in the Inland Empire, each with over fifteen years of experience and a proven track record of substantial success. They formed their own firm to concentrate exclusively on providing clients with superior legal representation and first-class service at competitive pricing. The firm has continued that success and built a strong reputation in both complex litigation and transactional matters. Visit us on the web at www.SBEMP.com.

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