At this point, you’ve probably been inundated with emails from various companies notifying you of updates to their privacy policies in light of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into enforcement in the European Union. You may have been asked to confirm your subscription or update your settings depending on the company. So, you may be asking what the GPR is, what it does, and whether your business’ current website needs to comply with these regulations? What is the General Data Protection Regulation? The European Union’s passage of the GDPR, resulted in changes to data privacy laws and regulations... READ MORE

In 2016, employers face many risks and challenges in keeping employee information private and secure. As business owners are a particularly lucrative target, dealing with phishing attacks and maintaining absolute privacy are current daily challenges faced by employers. Employers must be constantly vigilant and aware of this type of fraud, especially since scammers and hackers use email, text messages, phone calls, and social media to steal data. In April of this year, former employees of Sprouts initiated a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court, Southern District of California against Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. ("Sprouts"). Because of a... READ MORE

After reaching an $84 million settlement with Uber, Massachusetts'  attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan has found herself subject to immense criticism from Uber drivers and attorneys alike that claim the settlement is too low and a sell-out of their interests. At the end of June, U.S. District Judge Edward Chen of the Northern District of California issued an order stating that he still has insufficient information to approve the deal. The terms of the settlement would release a multitude of driver claims against Uber and thereby eliminate more than a dozen other pending cases in the process. Liss-Riordan settled the class action... READ MORE

South Bay Business Lawyers in Manhattan Beach goes against many stereotypes about law firms. When most people think of lawyers, they envision workaholics who charge for every little service, right down to the paper clips and Xerox copies, while providing clients very little understandable information about the work they are doing for them. South Bay Business Lawyers has a different attitude, one that emphasizes customer service and affordability. “We truly bring customer service to the practice of law,” Partner and Founder DeAnn Flores Chase said. “We talk to our clients, but more importantly, we listen to them and we help... READ MORE

South Bay Business Lawyers are excited to welcome Carol Ann Glover as Of Counsel to their established legal practice. With Carol’s addition to the firm’s roster, SBBL’s clients can expect even more comprehensive service with a new and knowledgeable adviser in all matters pertaining to real estate law, including lease agreements, landlord/tenant issues, and loan workouts. “Carol is an excellent attorney and we are excited to have her on board,” said Nancy Hersman, managing partner at SBBL. “She is a seasoned lawyer and the range of her expertise will enhance the services we offer to our clients.” “Carol has been... READ MORE

Deann is the Founder of Chase Law Group, P.C. that does business locally as South Bay Business Lawyers, a boutique law firm dedicated to providing responsive, one-on-one, client services to entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals in the South Bay and throughout the State of California. She has been practicing law for over 15 years, and has spent her entire law career advising and defending businesses of all sizes.  She began her career as a litigator, and has appeared in virtually every courthouse in Southern California.  This experience gives Deann the unique ability to provide businesses with a preventative, comprehensive, approach... READ MORE