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California’s New Regulations Regarding Sick Leave On September 10, 2014, California Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 1522, which extends sick leave benefits to millions of California workers. As a result, employers should be aware of the following: 1) Beginning July 1,...
Powell Moderates Candidates Forum The West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce held its Candidates Forum on October 6, 2014 for the upcoming election. For the second year, SMP attorney Jaclyn Powell was asked to moderate the forum which provided each slate of candidates an...
Super Lawyers Magazine Names Jason Smith, Brad McDowell and Jaclyn Powell 2014 “Rising Stars” Smith, McDowell & Powell is proud to announce that Jason Smith, Brad McDowell and Jaclyn Powell have each been selected as 2014 “Northern California Rising Stars” by...
On April 26, 2014, Jaclyn Powell took part in the Annual Rotary Work Day. Powell rolled up her sleeves, slapped on some gloves and joined her fellow Rotarians in West Sacramento, planting trees alongside representatives from the City of West Sacramento. The following...
Brad A. McDowell of Smith, McDowell & Powell, A Law Corporation, was elected President of the East Sacramento Chamber of Commerce. The East Sacramento Chamber is an association of local East Sacramento businesses and residents. The organization holds mixers and...
SMP Attorney Jaclyn Powell was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce. For 67 years, the West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce has been the voice for business in West Sacramento. The Chamber represents well over 400...
Jason Smith was recently invited to speak to students at his former Middle School about overcoming adversity and achieving dreams. Smith shared some of his life challenges with the students and gave them tips on how to overcome obstacles to accomplish their goals. ...
Smith, McDowell & Powell attorney Brad J. Coutinho was recently sworn in to the Sacramento County Bar Association’s Board of Directors as a representative for the South Asian Bar Association of Sacramento (“SABA of Sacramento”). SABA of Sacramento promotes the...
Smith, McDowell & Powell law clerk Justin Cutler, as a member of the Pacific McGeorge Moot Court Team, recently advanced to the semifinal round in the Sixteenth Annual National Entertainment Law Moot Court Competition. The 24 team competition was held November...
On October 11, 2013, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law that bars employment discrimination against victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The new law, effective January 1, 2014, amends California Labor Code Sections 230 and 230.1 and makes...