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DINING: Project Pie Targets Work Crowd, Scouts Locations
For those willing to stop by his new fast-casual pizza eateries instead of having it delivered, Carlsbad-based restaurateur James Markham says he’s got “30 minutes or less” beat by a mile. His operating recipe calls for made-to-order pies in about two minutes.
Region Is Ready for the ‘Internet of Everything’
TECH: Firms Well Positioned For Machine-to-Machine Needs
San Diego sits at a technological crossroads. London-based business intelligence firm ABI Research sees strong growth ahead in a space where wireless communications meets cybersecurity. San Diego businesses specialize in both.
East County Hosts St. Patty’s Day Race
SDBJ Insider
A number of East County businesses are teaming up to hold a half marathon and 5K footrace on March 17, an idea originally sparked by the 2012 leadership class of the East County Chamber of Commerce. The race through parts of El Cajon and Rancho San Diego will give runners a whirlwind tour of the two communities, organizers said.
Witkin Award Puts Spotlight On Distinguished Leaders
The Business of Law Column
The San Diego County Law Library Justice Foundation will once again hold the Bernard E. Witkin, Esq. Award ceremony March 7 at the Admiral Kidd Catering and Conference Center. The annual awards recognize distinguished service by members of the San Diego legal community.
Hotel del Coronado Named Top Property by Sales Industry Group
Hotel del Coronado recently received the “Chairman’s Award’ as Hotel of the Year for 2013, at a recent annual conference of Associated Luxury Hotels International held in Las Vegas.
Loews Coronado Bay Resort Completes $12 Million Renovation
Operators have completed a $12 million renovation of Loews Coronado Bay Resort, following phased-in work on the 440-room Coronado property over the past nine months.
Law School Dedication Celebrates Achievements
LEGAL: Campus Raises the Bar On Facilities With Its LEED Gold
Thomas Jefferson School of Law’s new home captures the spirit and determination of its namesake and the environmental sensitivity of our third president. And that was no accident.
Court Affirms Tip Pooling Policy As Long As Recipients Are Not Management Level
Employment Law Supplement
In a recent decision by the Sixth Appellate District of California, the court upheld a casino’s tip-pooling arrangement with card dealers who work at the casino. In Avidor v. Sutter’s Place, Inc. (Cal. Ct. App. Jan. 23, 2013), a class of current and former card dealers sued Sutter’s Place (doing business as Bay 101) claiming that the casino’s policy compelling them to participate in a tip-pooling arrangement violated California Labor Code section 351.
California Supreme Court Decision Clarifies Standard for Defending FEHA Claims
Employers can finally exhale a small sigh of relief. On February 7, the California Supreme Court decided the issue of whether the “mixed-motive” defense applies to employment discrimination claims under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
PROFILE: Spencer C. Skeen
Employment Law Supplement
Spencer C. Skeen devotes his practice exclusively to the representation of companies and management in a wide range of labor and employment disputes, including class actions, wage and hour, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, disability access, noncompete, and trade secret disputes
Brinker was Helpful, but There are Still Many Legal Issues for Business Owners to Mind
The California Supreme Court issued a watershed wage and hour decision in Brinker Restaurant Corporation v. Superior Court last July. In its decision, the Brinker Court resolved uncertainty regarding the limits, if any, of an employer’s responsibility for the mandatory meal and rest periods for hourly employees.
About Alexis Gutierrez
Employment Law Supplement
The California Supreme Court issued a watershed wage and hour decision in Brinker Restaurant Corporation v. Superior Court last July. In its decision, the Brinker Court resolved uncertainty regarding the limits, if any, of an employer’s responsibility for the mandatory meal and rest periods for hourly employees.
Eateries Seek to Curb Sidewalk Dining Rules
HOSPITALITY: Restaurateurs See Potential for Profits Alfresco
Restaurant operators are throwing their industry’s regional economic clout behind a proposal to streamline the approval of sidewalk dining spaces in the city of San Diego.
Tourism Promotions Cut Short By District Delays
HOSPITALITY: Future Ads Depend on Council’s Approval of TMD Budget
Officials don’t yet know how it will translate in terms of lost travel revenue for the region.
Efforts at Empowerment Earn a Place in Women’s Hall of Fame
Betty Evans Boone will be inducted into the San Diego County Women’s Hall of Fame on March 16. Boone is being recognized in the category of “Empowerer of Women and Girls” for her trailblazing efforts in her own legal career, and her work in the community on behalf of Lawyers Club, which works to advance the status of women in law and society.
