On September 17, 2018, Dana Kravetz was quoted in the HR Dive article, “Looming Browning-Ferris reversal puts training in focus.” In the piece, Mr. Kravetz comments on rulemaking by the NLRB that looks to revert to the pre-BFI standard for joint-employer liability and suggests that, once new rules become effective, employers must focus on real-world training for management to ensure day-to-day compliance.
On January 1, 2019, Dana Kravetz and Lara Shortz were quoted in the Law360 article, “Hospitality Cases and Trends To Watch In 2019.” In the piece, Mr. Kravetz commented on the impact of legalized marijuana upon hiring and applicant screening in the hospitality industry. For her part, Mrs. Shortz suggested that no matter the standard for joint employer liability adopted by the National Labor Relations Board as currently configured, state laws on the topic cannot be ignored.
On January 28, 2019, Dana Kravetz was quoted in the Daily Journal article, “NLRB returns to common law test for independent contractors.” In the piece, Mr. Kravetz provides his viewpoint on the NLRB’s return to a more employer- and business-friendly independent contractor standard, noting how politics has played a significant role in the Board’s position on the issue.
On April 9, 2019, Sanford Michelman was featured in the Daily Journal article, “Jet Edge International raises $60 million investment from Solace Capital with help from Michelman & Robinson, O’Melveny.” The piece covers the recent strategic investment made by Solace, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, in Jet Edge, Mr. Michelman’s client and a leading aviation services platform and top ten charter operator in the United States.
Michelman & Robinson was featured by the Daily Journal in an article titled, “Deep and Wide: After 20 years, Michelman & Robinson has expanded its areas of focus as well as its size.” The piece recognizes the 20th anniversary of the firm’s founding and includes in-depth quotes from Sanford Michelman, Mark Robinson, Dana Kravetz and Ron Camhi. The partners emphasized M&R’s industry and market focus, litigation prowess and measured growth.
Sanford Michelman was featured in a lengthy Q&A with Law360 in a piece entitled, “Law Firm Leadership: Michelman’s Sanford Michelman.” The article touches upon the 20-year history of Michelman & Robinson, the firm’s innovative approach to client development and M&R’s plan for measured, organic growth.
Sanford Michelman was quoted in an article titled, “Vista-Backed Solera Sued By Company’s Founder,” published in the Wall Street Journal on September 9, 2019. In the piece, Sanford comments on the pretext created by Solera Holdings Inc. to avoid its financial obligations to Anthony Aquila, Solera’s founder and M&R’s client.
Michelman & Robinson, LLP, and Sanford Michelman were mentioned in an Institutional Investor article about a lawsuit filed on behalf of a co-founder of DealerSocket, alleging that Vista Equity Partners Management, along with its portfolio company DealerSocket, manipulated valuations to wipe out minority shareholders so that it could purchase a company over their objections.
Dana Kravetz was quoted throughout a Law360 article titled “Hospitality Attys On High Alert As Coronavirus Fears Spread,” which detailed the impact of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry. He explained that hospitality companies should expect lower occupancy rates as well as many event cancellations as a result of the pandemic, and commented on hospitality providers that are excusing cancellation fees and contract breaches amid outbreak fears.
Ron Camhi was quoted in a Digiday article titled “‘Everyone is hitting the pause button’: With sports on hold, advertisers grapple with whether coronavirus is a force majeure event.” In the piece, Ron comments on COVID-19’s effect on sports advertising, and explains that many advertisers are trying to move to direct-to-consumer ads in lieu of the media plans they had in place for sporting events.