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Statement of Purpose.
Wage Law is a weblog written by the shareholders of a California law firm that practices in the area of California wage and hour litigation. It was created by the law office of Walsh & Walsh, P.C. so that employees, employers and attorneys could learn more about California 's wage and hour law, as well as, from time to time, the legal services that the firm offers.
This is offered for informational purposes only. None of the information on this weblog is intended to constitute, nor does it constitute, legal advice; and none of the information necessarily reflects the opinions of any particular attorney or any client of the firm. This information is never intended to create an attorney-client relationship between Walsh & Walsh, P.C. and the visitors of Wage Law. Neither the transmission nor receipt of the information in this weblog will create an attorney-client relationship between sender and receiver. The material contained herein is general in nature and may not apply to particular factual or legal circumstances. We do not undertake to update any previous post to reflect subsequent legal or other developments. Readers should not act on this information without seeking professional counsel. We have written this disclaimer and statement of terms and conditions to outline the conditions under which this weblog is being made available. By using Wage Law, you may be deemed to have accepted them. If you do not accept these terms and conditions, you should discontinue accessing or using Wage Law or any materials obtained from it.
Limitation of Warranties.
The information provided on Wage Law is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues commonly encountered. This information is not intended to create any legal relationship between the reader and any attorney. Neither the transmission nor receipt of these website materials will create an attorney-client relationship between sender and receiver. The information is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or current. We make no warranty, expressed or implied, about the accuracy or reliability of the information at this weblog or at any other weblog or other site to which this site is linked. An attorney-client relationship with Walsh & Walsh, P.C. cannot be formed by reading the information at this weblog. The only way to become a client of the firm is through a mutual agreement in a formal letter or agreement. Though the authors of various posts may offer to answer questions for readers, or to provide evaluations of potential cases for employees located in the State of California , this weblog does not propose any type of transaction. One should not act or rely on any information at this weblog without seeking the advice of an attorney. The determination of whether you need legal services and your choice of a lawyer are important matters that should not be based on a weblog or an advertisement alone. This weblog is offered on an as is, as available basis, and expressly disclaims all warranties, including the warranties of merchantibility or fitness for any particular purpose. Walsh & Walsh, P.C. disclaims any and all responsibility for any loss, injury, claim, liability or damage of any kind arising or resulting from and errors or omissions in this weblog or its content, including, without limitation, technical errors or inaccuracies, outdated content, typographical errors, unavailability.
Lack of Confidentiality.
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Wage Law and Walsh & Walsh, P.C. may periodically change, add, or update the material in this weblog without notice. We assume no liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in the contents of this weblog. Your use of this blog is at your own risk. Under no circumstances shall we or any other party involved in the creation, production or delivery of this weblog be liable to you or any other person for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind arising from your access to, or use of, this website. Wage Law frequently will publish links to third party websites for the convenience of its readers. Walsh & Walsh, P.C. does not endorse any of these third party sites and does not intend to imply any association between the firm and the parties involved. Furthermore, the firm does not control these third party websites and cannot represent that their policies and practices will be consistent with these terms of use. If you use any links to websites not maintained by Walsh & Walsh, P.C., you do so at your own risk. We are not responsible for the contents or availability of any linked sites. These links are provided only as a convenience to the reader.
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Walsh & Walsh, P.C. has tried to comply with all legal and ethical requirements in compiling this weblog. We do not want to represent clients based on their review of any portion of this weblog that does not comply with legal or ethical requirements. This weblog is intended to focus upon developments relevant to California litigants, employees, employers and attorneys, and is designed under, published under, and intended to comply with all of the requirements of the California Business & Professions Code, Rules of Professional Conduct and all other applicable California statutes, regulations and rules. To the extent that the professional responsibility rules of any jurisdiction require us to designate a principal office or an attorney responsible for this website, Wage Law and Walsh & Walsh, P.C. designates the firm's office located at 420 Exchange, Suite 270, Irvine, California 92602, and its managing shareholder, Michael J. Walsh, California State Bar number 155401.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Memberships and offices in legal fraternities and legal societies, technical and professional licenses, and memberships in scientific, technical and professional associations and societies of law or field of practice do not mean that a lawyer is a specialist or expert in a field of law, nor do they mean that such a lawyer is necessarily any more expert or competent than any other lawyer. All potential clients are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered. This notice is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa.
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Nevada: The State Bar of Nevada does not certify any lawyer as a specialist or expert.
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Tennessee: None of the attorneys in this firm are certified as a Civil Trial, Criminal Trial, Business Bankruptcy, Consumer Bankruptcy, Creditor's Rights, Medical Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, Accounting Malpractice, Estate Planning or Elder Law specialist by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization. Certification as a specialist in all other listed areas is not currently available in Tennessee .
Texas: Unless otherwise stated, our attorneys claiming certification in an area of law are not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Wyoming: The Wyoming State Bar does not certify any lawyer as a specialist or expert. Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the lawyer's credentials and ability, and not rely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. A description or indication of limitation of practice by a lawyer does not mean that any agency or board has certified such lawyer as a specialist or expert in any indicated field of law practice, nor does it mean that such lawyer is necessarily any more expert or competent than any other lawyer. All potential clients are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered.
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As between Walsh & Walsh, P.C. and the readers of this weblog, all right, title and interest, including all copyrights, trademarks and other intellectual property rights, in this weblog belong to Walsh & Walsh, P.C. Except as expressly provided below, nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring any license or right, by implication, estoppel or otherwise, under copyright or other intellectual property rights. You are hereby granted a nonexclusive, nontransferable, limited license to view and use information retrieved from this weblog provided solely for your personal, informational, non-commercial purposes. Publishers of other weblogs may cite or quote materials contained herein, provided that Wage Law is identified as the source of the quotation or other information used therein. Use, duplication, or disclosure by or for the United States Government is subject to the restrictions set forth in DFARS 252.227-7013 (c)1)(ii) and FAR 52.227-19. A covered party shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages of any kind whatsoever (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees and lost profits or savings) in any way due to, resulting from, or arising in connection with this site, including its content, regardless of any negligence of any covered party. "Covered party" means Walsh & Walsh, P.C., its affiliates, and any officer, director, employee, subcontractor, agent, successor, or assign of the Walsh & Walsh, P.C. These terms of use incorporate by reference any notices contained on this weblog and constitute the entire agreement with respect to your access to and use of Wage Law. If any provision of these terms and conditions is unlawful, void or unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from the remaining provisions and shall not affect their validity and enforceability. Copyright © 2005, all rights reserved.
Jurisdiction.
These terms of use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California , as they apply to agreements made and solely performed therein. Disputes arising hereunder shall be exclusively subject to the jurisdiction of the Orange County Superior Court in Santa Ana , California , or the United States District Court, Central District of California, Santa Ana Division.