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G&A Looking Back at 2009 and Forward to 2010!

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Goyette & Associates is thrilled to have achieved unprecedented growth in 2009 and look forward with excitement to the prospect of what we will achieve in 2010!

Our Labor and Employment Divisions were successful in dozens of internal investigations, Skellys, arbitration hearings and disciplinary matters. We can boast successes at the bargaining table even in this volatile economic climate due to the expertise of our Labor Representatives. To review some of our Labor and Employment successes click here.

Gary Goyette saw huge wins and progress in our Wage and Hour division. You can review some our recent victories here.

G&A’s Lead Civil Litigation attorney Joy Rosenquist, received press coverage on the Neri matter , one of her many cases. To read the Modesto Bee article pertaining to this Brady issue click here.

Gary Goyette is once again recognized as one of California’s preeminent lawyers regarding Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) matters and complex class actions. The attorneys of this division have been highly successful in 2009 and look forward to upcoming decisions pending in 2010. For a review of G&A’s Complex Legal or Class Action successes, click here.

With 2 highly publicized trials, Paul Q. Goyette added yet another win to his 15 year winning streak in State and Federal Courts and established himself further as one of California’s preeminent high profile criminal trial attorneys. For articles related to the Deleon and Newlin trials, click here.

Rafael Ruano, managing associate for G&A’s Estate and Business Planning division, saw exponential growth this year and is planning to participate in a 30 minute television spot in late January for a National organization. For more information on G&A’s Estate Planning Division or to see if you or your organization qualifies for reduced fees for wills, trusts or estate plans, click here.

As the exclusive panel attorney’s for RN Guardian, G&A’s lawyers successfully represented, and are currently representing, California Registered Nurses in disciplinary actions against their licenses with the BRN. RN Guardian Attorneys have also dispensed proactive legal advice which has mitigated adverse action in both job and licensing matters for RNs. For more information on the successes of RN Guardian or how your association can partner with RN Guardian, click here.

As featured speakers for the highly sought Advantage Training and Education Series, Paul and Gary Goyette offered their unique brand of advice and decades of institutional knowledge and expertise to over 100 attendees at the training seminar in Sacramento in November. The Advantage Training and Education Series is currently planning a Southern California Seminar for March in conjunction with the law firm of Silver, Hadden Silver, Wexler and Levine. For more information on how to obtain DVDs of the November training, or to sign up for the upcoming Southern California event, please contact Jennifer Coalson-Perez or click here for a sample agenda.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to our clients, colleagues and especially to our driven team for making Goyette & Associates the diversified and successful Firm it is. Here is to continued successes for 2010! Happy New Year!

Last Week’s Labor Training was a Huge Success

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Last Wednesday’s Advantage Training and Education Seminar Series was a success. Attendees included firefighters, sheriffs, police officers, management units and both employee and employer groups were represented.

Paul Goyette’s introduction; Leadership: The Essential Element to Succeed in Today’s Employee Association was motivational and applicable to everyone, he even received complements from our photographer and videographer!

Jon Hamm, the CEO of CAHP delivered a candid and honest presentation regarding the current economic State of the State as it pertains to bargaining units and associations. Jon was an engaging and incredibly entertaining speaker who kept the attendees fixated on some very daunting information.

The CalPERS speakers shed some light on the state of CalPERS and offered the ATES attendees some insight and valuable knowledge regarding their retirement plans and how stable they really are.

Gary Goyette managed to take the complex subject of the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and make the material entertaining, funny and manageable.

The esteemed Mr. Stephen Silver imparted over 40 years of institutional knowledge regarding bargaining in lean economic times and offered the attendees some invaluable advice regarding how to not just proceed but to succeed at the bargaining table even now.

Overall, the presentation was diverse, entertaining and above all, enlightening. The Advantage Series set out to deliver a program that offered a different approach to association education, we call it candid honesty. If bargaining units and public servant associations aren’t kept in the loop regarding the REAL state of affairs in this state, how can they do what is best for their members?

At the request of the attendees, The Advantage Training and Education Series will be offering DVD’s of the presentation for those of our associations who were unable to attend or for those who did attend who want to share what the learned with their colleagues and members. Contact Jennifer Coalson-Perez for information at jennifer@goyette-assoc.com or call916-851-1900.

We are in the process of planning a Southern California Series for March. Check back often to find out the exact dates!

Advantage Training and Education Series Program Nearly Full

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

The G Ventures Advantage Training and Education Series program of November 4, 2009, entitled “Essential Labor Relations trategies for Succeed in Lean Economic Times” is nearly full. The program creators Paul Goyette and Jennifer Coalson-Perez are very excited that there has been enthusiastic response to the program. The response is in part due to the fact that most public sector employees as well as human resource specialist lawyers, and other professionals recognize that the economic conditions they currently face are in many ways unprecedented. A “business as usual” approach no longer has any chance of success. Strategies that offer new ideas, innovation and big-picture thinking will provide your organization a foundation not to just survive but to thrive.

For information regarding the featured speakers or agenda and to find out how to book the last few spots, call Jennifer Coalson-Perez at 916-851-1900 or email her at jennifer@goyette-assoc.com

Great Response for The Advantage Training and Education Series November 4th Seminar

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

We are getting a huge response for the November 4, 2009 Advantage Training and Education Series program entitled “Essential Labor Relations Strategy to Succeed in Lean Economic Times”. The Advantage Training and Education Series™ is a subsidiary of G Ventures. The Advantage Training and Education Series is devoted to producing unique education programs that are designed to motivate its clients to take action and make necessary changes. The November 4, 2009 program has a slate of diverse, highly experienced and interesting speakers including Mr. Stephen H. Silver of Silver Hadden Silver Wexler & Levine, Jon Hamm, Chief Executive Officer of the California Association of Highway Patrolmen and Ms. Pat Macht, Director of External Affairs and Ron Seeling Chief Actuary, from CalPERS

UPCOMING NOVEMBER 4th, THE ADVANTAGE TRAINING AND EDUCATION SERIES™

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

The ADVANTAGE TRAINING AND EDUCATION SERIES, a presentation of G VENTURES will take place November 4th, 2009 at the Marriott Hotel, Rancho Cordova. This dynamic presentation, Essential Labor Relation Strategies to Succeed in Lean Economic Times, will feature Paul Q. Goyette, Founding and Managing Partner of Goyette and Associates, Inc., Jonn Hamm, CAHP Chief Executive Officer, a representaive of CalPERS, Gary Goyette and John C. McCaslin of Goyette & Associates Inc.,  and Stephen H. Silver of Silver, Hadden & Silver, Wexler & Levine. For Information on attendending, contact Jennifer Coalson-Perez at 916-851-1900 or at jennifer@goyette-assoc.com

THE ADVANTAGE TRAINING AND EDUCATION SERIES™

Action & Results Through Education

PRESENTS: 

Essential Labor Relations Strategies to Succeed in Lean Economic Times 

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

8:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Marriott Hotel, Rancho Cordova

 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Welcome; Leadership: The Key to a Successful Employee Organization- Paul Q. Goyette, Goyette & Associates, Inc.

10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Big Picture Economics: What You Need to Know to Develop Winning Strategies-Jon Hamm,CAHP, Chief Executive Officer

12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch - Presentation To Be Determined

1:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Advanced FLSA and Wage and Hour Compliance- Gary G. Goyette and John McCaslin, Goyette & Associates, Inc.

3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Real Life Bargaining in Lean Economic Times-Stephen H. Silver, Silver, Hadden & Silver Wexler & Levine

4:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Closing -Paul Q. Goyette

4:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Reception and Drinks-Hosted

Action & Results Through Education

Paul Goyette and a Bunch of Cops in Vegas

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

Paul Goyette will once again be one of the featured speakers at the anual PORAC conference scheduled for August 26th in (where other than) Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information on what they say they will be doing, check out the link to the PORAC training page: https://secure.porac.org/webcms/ This event is currently full. If you’re interested on attending a Goyette and Associates Training Seminar locally (albiet not as much fun!), contact Jennifer for a list of upcoming dates at jennifer@goyette-assoc.com