News & Articles

Innovative Legal Services (ILS) recently secured a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on behalf of Noodle Art, a well-known Chinese restaurant in Los Angeles, to stop a former employee’s ongoing harassment and unfounded $800,000 demand. Attorneys Richard Q. Liu and Guiting Lu led the legal effort, acting quickly to protect the restaurant's business and staff.

As July 1 approaches, employers should prepare for a new round of updates to minimum wage rates and, in some jurisdictions, salary...

Effective June 2, 2025 , the New York Retail Worker Safety Act (RWSA)  mandates significant workplace violence prevention measures for...

As of June 1, 2025, New Jersey’s Pay and Benefits Transparency Act (NJPBTA) is officially in force. This significant new law requires employers to disclose compensation and benefits information in job postings and promotion opportunities.

A recent decision from the California Court of Appeal provides important guidance for employers facing defamation claims brought by...

On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it will no longer apply the 2024 Final Rule when enforcing worker...

Effective May 1, 2025, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) implemented comprehensive revisions to its arbitration rules.

In 2025, several states have enacted or expanded paid sick leave laws, creating new compliance obligations for employers. Whether your business operates in one state or across multiple jurisdictions, it’s important to understand the specific requirements and prepare accordingly. Below is a summary of key developments and practical guidance for employers.

We are proud to announce that Innovative Legal Services (ILS) has been recognized for obtaining one of the Top 100 Verdicts in Los...

Recently, ILS’s Richard Liu (Managing Partner) has successfully secured a complete victory for a cross-border logistics company in a...

Thank you for joining our latest webinar on the 2025 Q1 California Employment Law Updates! We appreciate your participation as we...

On February 3, 2025, the California First District Court of Appeal issued a significant ruling in Casey v. Superior Court , reaffirming...

On February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)...

The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has released updated guidance for the 2024 pay data reporting cycle. While most of the...

As 2025 begins, significant updates to minimum wage rates and salary thresholds are being implemented across the United States. These...

As wearable technology becomes increasingly prevalent in the workplace, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently...