January 20, 2022
Rick R. Olivarez, Tom Madruga Named to 2022 Southern California “Super Lawyers” List
OMLO is proud to announce that partners Rick R. Olivarez and Tom Madruga have been named to the 2022 Southern California “Super Lawyers” list by Thomson Reuters. Rick was recognized for his work in the ...... Read More
January 13, 2022
Changes in California State Regulations for Hiring Substitute Teachers
On January 11, 2022, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-3-22, relaxing state regulations around the hiring of substitute teachers. This measure is designed to tackle some of the staffing shortages experienced by school districts ...... Read More
January 13, 2022
Jesse Jauregui Joins OMLO as Of Counsel
OMLO is pleased to announce that Jesse Jauregui has joined the firm as Of Counsel, bringing a wealth of experience to the firm’s Municipal and Labor and Employment Practice Groups. Mr. Jauregui’s distinguished background includes serving ...... Read More
January 3, 2022
2022 Legal Update: Employment Laws and Laws of General Applicability to Public Agencies
The following laws were created or modified during the 2021 year and are already affecting public agencies or will affect public agencies in 2022 and beyond. If you have questions on any of these developments, ...... Read More
December 23, 2021
2022 Legal Update: Education Law
The following laws related to education were created or modified during the 2021 year and are already affecting or will affect California school districts in 2022 and beyond. If you have questions on any of ...... Read More
December 22, 2021
Cal/OSHA Board Adopts Revised COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards
On December 16, 2021, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (“Cal/OSHA”) voted to adopt revisions to the COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”) that reflect the latest recommendations from the California Department of ...... Read More
December 6, 2021
Los Angeles & San Francisco Daily Journal Highlights OMLO’s Growth and Success in Firm Profile
The Los Angeles & San Francisco Daily Journal recently published a profile of OMLO entitled “Community Service” which highlights the origins of the firm, the deep ties the firm’s attorneys have with the communities they ...... Read More
November 17, 2021
Thomas Madruga and Jaime Hernández Successfully Defend Centinela Valley Union High School District in 10-Day Jury Trial
OMLO’s Thomas Madruga and Jaime Hernández achieved a successful result on behalf of a school district client following a 10-day jury trial. In Gonzalez v. Centinela Valley Union High School District, Tom and Jaime represented ...... Read More
November 12, 2021
Federal OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard – Implications for California Employers
Background On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced that employers with 100 or more employees would be required to ensure their workers are either fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing. President Biden directed ...... Read More
November 8, 2021
Recent Court Decision Could Require Distance Learning be Available to Special Education Students Statewide
Prior to the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year, most school districts provided a form of distance learning for their students during the pandemic. However, the California legislature passed Assembly Bill (“AB”) 130 this summer. ...... Read More
October 27, 2021
SB 270 Imposes New Penalties on Public Employers Who Fail to Provide Unions with Required Employee and New Hire Information
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 270 into law on September 27, 2021. This bill becomes operative on July 1, 2022, and amends Government Code section 3558 to create an enforcement mechanism for the ...... Read More
October 21, 2021
Rick R. Olivarez and Stephanie Vasquez Nominated for Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2021 Leaders in Law Awards
OMLO is pleased to announce that Rick R. Olivarez and Stephanie Vasquez have been named among the nominees for the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2021 Leaders in Law Awards. Each year, these awards recognize candidates ...... Read More