California’s updated pay equity and pay data laws expand employer liability by increasing the statute of limitations, broadening the definition of “wages” and making it…
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Recognized for Results: Five DMW Attorneys Named to 2026 Super Lawyers List
Duckor Metzger & Wynne, APLC, continues to earn recognition for its results-driven approach to complex disputes, with multiple attorneys named to the 2026 San Diego…
California’s Ban on “Stay-or-Pay” Agreements: An Employer FAQ
California’s new restrictions on “stay-or-pay” employment contracts limit when employers can require employees to repay training costs, bonuses or other compensation if they leave a…
Own Property Near Transit? California’s SB 79 Could Change What You Can Build
California’s Senate Bill 79 allows the State to override local zoning rules to permit higher-density housing near major transit, with faster, by-right approvals and fewer…
The 2026 Compliance Landscape: California Employment & Labor Law Webinar
California employers are facing a broad set of new employment and labor law requirements in 2026, many of which will require planning, policy updates and…
2026 California Employment Laws: Changes Employers Can’t Afford to Miss
California employers are facing another year of sweeping workplace changes. New laws will raise minimum wage rates statewide, expand pay equity requirements, strengthen workers’ rights,…
DMW Earns Ranking in Commercial Litigation by Best Law Firms®
Duckor, Metzger & Wynne, APLC, received a top ranking in Commercial Litigation in San Diego in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, underscoring the…
Anna Roppo Named a San Diego Business Journal 2025 Leaders of Influence in Law
Duckor Metzger & Wynne, APLC, congratulates Managing Partner and President Anna F. Roppo on her inclusion in the San Diego Business Journal’s 2025 Leaders of…
California Probate Law Changes: Easier Transfer of Family Homes
California’s new probate law, effective April 1, 2025, makes it easier for heirs to inherit a primary residence worth up to $750,000 without opening a…
California’s Next Wave of Regulations for GenAI in Healthcare
California is on the brink of passing AB 489 and SB 503 to target AI use (and potential misuse) in healthcare. These measures underscore the…