On July 18, 2018, Navigato & Battin returned to Opening Day at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club to host its 22nd annual client appreciation event. Clients and friends alike enjoyed mingling, food, and wagering on the races. Reflecting on the day, partner Dan Navigato said, “We have been hosting this event every year for a while now, and every year...

The old saying, “Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time” may still hold true today, but does “the time” include the long-lasting effects on a person’s post-arrest or post-conviction employment prospects?  At least with respect to the initial application and employee-screening process, California says...

Last month, we reported some good news for employers when the United States Supreme Court upheld the validity of employment arbitration agreements.  However, just because they are legal does not mean that they automatically make sense for every business.  In fact, a majority of small businesses may opt not to include arbitration provisions in their...

Navigato & Battin is pleased to announce Briana Collings has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Briana will focus on corporate formation, corporate governance, and civil litigation. Briana’s background in business includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Nevada, Reno, as well as a law degree with a Concentration in...

On May 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a groundbreaking decision, ruling that companies are permitted to use arbitration clauses in employment contracts to prevent workers from banding together to take collective legal action (class actions) over workplace issues.  The ruling stems from three consolidated cases that involved allegations of...

We are sad to announce that after nearly six years with Navigato & Battin, attorney Stephanie Sciarani will be leaving the firm to return back to her home state of Nevada. During her time with the firm, Stephanie specialized in assisting our corporate clients with entity formation, drafting various agreements, advising on employment issues, and...