/news en rsarnoff@sarnofflaw.com Copyright 2012 2012-06-15T19:12:59+00:00 http://www.sarnofflaw.com/articles-news/view/raven-sarnoff-named-a-2012-super-lawyers-rising-star http://www.sarnofflaw.com/articles-news/view/raven-sarnoff-named-a-2012-super-lawyers-rising-star#When:19:12:59Z Sarnoff + Sarnoff is proud to announce that Raven Sarnoff was named a Southern California Rising Star for the fourth year in a row by Law & Politics and the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine. This distinction is based on a peer review process and is awarded to only the top 2.5% of attorneys under age 40 or in practice for less than 10 years. Announcements, 2012-06-15T19:12:59+00:00 http://www.sarnofflaw.com/articles-news/view/raven-sarnoff-named-a-2011-super-lawyers-rising-star http://www.sarnofflaw.com/articles-news/view/raven-sarnoff-named-a-2011-super-lawyers-rising-star#When:22:52:00Z Sarnoff + Sarnoff is proud to announce that Raven Sarnoff was named a Southern California Rising Star for the third year in a row by Law & Politics and the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine. This distinction is based on a peer review process and is awarded to only the top 2.5% of attorneys under age 40 or in practice for less than 10 years. Announcements, 2011-06-20T22:52:00+00:00 http://www.sarnofflaw.com/articles-news/view/sarnoff-sarnoff-files-amicus-brief-in-the-9th-circuit-in-dont-ask-dont-tell http://www.sarnofflaw.com/articles-news/view/sarnoff-sarnoff-files-amicus-brief-in-the-9th-circuit-in-dont-ask-dont-tell#When:03:32:38Z Sarnoff + Sarnoff is honored to have filed an amicus brief in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of Servicemembers United, the nation's largest organization of gay and lesbian servicemembers, veterans, and their allies in Log Cabin Republicans v. United States of America et al. The amicus brief filed by Sarnoff + Sarnoff on Servicemembers United’s behalf urges the Ninth Circuit to affirm the district court’s judgment finding Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (“DADT”) unconstitutional and immediately enjoin its enforcement.  The brief further urges the court to reverse the district court’s dismissal of Log Cabin Republican’s equal protection claim and remand it subject to a holding that laws regulating individuals based on sexual orientation are subject to heightened scrutiny. Click here to download the brief 2011-04-05T03:32:38+00:00 http://www.sarnofflaw.com/articles-news/view/legally-protected-leaves-of-absence-are-you-eligible http://www.sarnofflaw.com/articles-news/view/legally-protected-leaves-of-absence-are-you-eligible#When:05:24:10Z The law mandates that employers give employees time-off from work for medical reasons under specific circumstances.  However, each employee’s specific rights will depend largely on the state he or she works in and the size of the employer.  This article briefly describes the various types of medical leaves of absence employees may be entitled to. 2010-11-20T05:24:10+00:00 http://www.sarnofflaw.com/articles-news/view/sarnoff-sarnoff-files-amicus-brief-in-the-u.s.-supreme-court-in-dont-ask-do http://www.sarnofflaw.com/articles-news/view/sarnoff-sarnoff-files-amicus-brief-in-the-u.s.-supreme-court-in-dont-ask-do#When:21:36:57Z Sarnoff + Sarnoff is honored to have filed an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court on behalf of Servicemembers United, the nation's largest organization of gay and lesbian servicemembers, veterans, and their allies.  District Court Judge Virginia A. Phillips ruled last month in Log Cabin Republicans v. United States of America et al. that Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (“DADT”) is unconstitutional and issued an injunction barring DADT’s enforcement by the Pentagon.  The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay of the District Court’s injunction pending appeal, meaning that the military may continue to investigate and discharge brave and honorable service men and women solely because of their sexual orientation.  The issue before the U.S. Supreme Court is whether to uphold the Ninth Circuit’s stay. 2010-11-11T21:36:57+00:00 http://www.sarnofflaw.com/articles-news/view/sarnoff-sarnoff-files-9th-circuit-amicus-brief-in-dont-ask-dont-tell-case http://www.sarnofflaw.com/articles-news/view/sarnoff-sarnoff-files-9th-circuit-amicus-brief-in-dont-ask-dont-tell-case#When:16:20:54Z Sarnoff + Sarnoff is honored to have filed an amicus brief in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of Servicemembers United, the nation's largest organization of gay and lesbian servicemembers, veterans, and their allies. District Court Judge Virginia A. Phillips recently ruled in Log Cabin Republicans v. United States of America, et al. that Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (“DADT”) is unconstitutional and issued an injunction barring DADT’s enforcement by the Pentagon. The issue presently before the Ninth Circuit is whether to lift a temporary stay of the injunction issued by Judge Phillips. To read the brief, click here. 2010-10-27T16:20:54+00:00 http://www.sarnofflaw.com/articles-news/view/top-5-employment-law-myths http://www.sarnofflaw.com/articles-news/view/top-5-employment-law-myths#When:14:16:29Z There are a few misconceptions about employee rights that employment attorneys routinely encounter in their conversations with potential clients and friends. This article aims to debunk five common employment law myths in order to empower you to make wise choices about your employment. General, 2010-07-13T14:16:29+00:00 http://www.sarnofflaw.com/articles-news/view/raven-sarnoff-superlawyer-rising-star-2010 http://www.sarnofflaw.com/articles-news/view/raven-sarnoff-superlawyer-rising-star-2010#When:06:49:39Z Sarnoff + Sarnoff is proud to announce that Raven Sarnoff was named a Southern California Rising Star for the second year in a row by Law & Politics and the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine. This distinction is based on a peer review process and is awarded to only the top 2.5% of attorneys under age 40 or in practice for less than 10 years. Announcements, 2010-06-17T06:49:39+00:00