News Type: Media Mentions

Dana Kravetz was once again sought out by the media for his perspective on the growing wave of state-level restrictions on “stay-or-pay” employment contracts. This time he weighed in for Bloomberg Law, discussing California’s new law banning most employment-related debt. In the piece, Dana pointed out that it “lends itself to class claims” and could trigger more litigation. With developments like these reshaping the employer-employee landscape, MR’s employment lawyers continue to be go-to voices for perspective on the issues that matter most to management.

Sanford Michelman spoke with Law360 about a defining milestone for Michelman Robinson, the opening of our first international office in London. As Sanford explains, the move reflects the firm’s deliberate, client-driven growth from our founding in Los Angeles 26 years ago to our expansion across the U.S. and now abroad. With a team of seasoned lawyers in corporate crime and investigations, disputes, finance, arbitration, and complex litigation, our London launch underscores what sets M&R apart: strategic, entrepreneurial, business-first lawyering that meets client needs across jurisdictions.

Elizabeth Tosaris was featured in Insurance Business discussing California’s bold move to redefine how the costs of catastrophic climate events are shared. In the piece, Elizabeth calls Governor Newsom’s new executive order “aspirational” and “the first step toward an answer,” noting that it demonstrates the kind of leadership the insurance industry has long sought—one that fosters collaboration among insurers, utilities, and state agencies to tackle wildfire and climate-related risks. While she cautions that insurability improvements will take time, Elizabeth underscores the importance of long-term viability and interagency cooperation in building a sustainable, equitable framework for the future.

Dana Kravetz was featured in Law360 weighing in on California’s new law banning “stay-or-pay” provisions—employment contract clauses that require workers to repay certain costs, such as training expenses or bonuses, if they leave a job before a set period. Dana explained that while the ban effectively ends most of these arrangements, carveouts for tuition payments and retention bonuses remain intact. He also warned that with the law’s private right of action and penalty provisions, employers should brace for increased litigation.

Michael Poster was featured in Billboard’s article, “Jack White Sells as Morrissey Shops: What Two Iconic Catalogs Reveal About Music Asset Value.” In the piece, Michael explains the growing prevalence of “split rights” deals—structures that allow artists like Jack White to unlock significant value from their catalogs while retaining control and future income streams. His insights underscore MR’s deep understanding of the evolving music and entertainment marketplace and how creators are strategically monetizing their assets without losing leverage.