California employers face a number of challenges on any given day in the workplace. Maintaining amicable and appropriate relationships with employees is typically a priority to keep things running smoothly and productivity and profit levels high. When a worker files a complaint or claims an employer has been unjust, stressful situations may evolve that lead to employment litigation.
HP awarded billions re contract disputes against Oracle
Hewlett-Packard has been involved in what many say is a contentious relationship with software developer, Oracle for some time. In 2010, a former HP CEO went to work for Oracle, causing many to doubt whether an amicable relationship between the two companies would be possible. In a courtroom outside California, a jury found for HP regarding the contract disputes, to the tune of $3 billion.
