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MSJ VICTORY

January 21st, 2016/By Admin/In Bad Faith and Coverage, Firm News, Firm News

Congratulations to firm Attorneys David Binder, Richard Moore, and David Jennings who secured a win for an insurance company client in a case filed by a customer claiming negligence, defamation, and fraud against the insurance agent and the insurance company. In this hotly contested case, the plaintiff claimed that the actions of the defendants destroyed its business resulting in damages exceeding one million dollars. After a year’s long battle in which numerous depositions were taken and countless discovery disputes arose, the insurance company’s motion for summary judgment was granted. Read More

EXHIBITOR: PIHRA 2016 LEGAL UPDATE

January 11th, 2016/By Admin/In Employment and Labor Law, Firm Events, Workers' Compensation Defense

Tharpe & Howell, LLP will be an exhibitor at the Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA) 2016 Legal Update being held on January 7, 2016 (Riverside Convention Center), January 13, 2016 (Pasadena Convention Center), and January 19, 2016 (Anaheim Marriott). Over 1,000 human resources professionals and business owners attend the annual Legal Update series, which highlight 2016 changes in California and federal laws.

Firm Partners David Binder and Sherry Shavit, and other members of our employment litigation team, will be there personally. Read More

AN INSURANCE HOLIDAY TALE

December 18th, 2015/By Admin/In Firm News, Firm News

To our valued clients and colleagues:

As the year comes to an end, Tharpe & Howell, LLP, would like to express its heartfelt appreciation to all of its employees, customers, and business associates for their continued loyalty to the Firm. May your holiday season be more meaningful, more loving, and more spiritual than ever before! To kick-off the festivities, we repeat our tradition of reciting “An Insurance Holiday Tale.”

An Insurance Holiday Tale

‘Twas the night before Christmas (12:01 a.m. Read More

GUEST PANELISTS: COMMERCE INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL (CIC) HUMAN RESOURCES FORUM

November 24th, 2015/By Admin/In Employment and Labor Law, Firm Events, Workers' Compensation Defense

On November 19, 2015, Firm attorneys David S. Binder and Zena M. Kalioundji were guest speakers on the topic of I-9 Compliance at the Commerce Industrial Council’s Human Resources Forum held in Commerce, California. Mr. Binder and Ms. Kalioundji represent and counsel management in all aspects of employment law including wrongful discharge, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour claims; and also routinely represent employers before the WCAB, DFEH, EEOC, DLSE, EDD, and Cal OSHA. Read More

SENIOR ASSOCIATE WINSTON KEH APPOINTED AS SAN BERNARDINO SUPERIOR COURT COMMISSIONER!

November 19th, 2015/By Admin/In Firm News, Firm News

Tharpe & Howell, LLP, is proud to announce that Senior Associate Winston Keh has been appointed to the San Bernardino County Superior Court as a Court Commissioner.

In a written statement, Mr. Keh said “It is a high honor to be appointed to the bench. I have worked very hard to reach this level of accomplishment in my legal career. With the utmost humility, I look forward to serving the community with distinction and honor.” Though Tharpe & Howell is saddened by the departure of such an accomplished litigator, we enthusiastically support and honor his appointment and wish him continued success. Read More