Patterson v. Domino’s Pizza, LLC: The California Supreme Court Examines Franchisor Liability for Tortious Conduct of Franchisee Employees

Paul A. Schiffin and Caitlin Johnson

Paul Anton Schiffin is a business attorney and founder of the Law Offices of Paul A. Schiffin P.C. based in Los Angeles. He regularly represents both foreign and domestic businesses in a variety of international commercial transactions, investments, and disputes. Prior to founding his own firm, he practiced at two international AmLaw 100 firms. He graduated from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, and received his Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center. He speaks fluent German and Mandarin, and is qualified to practice in California and New York. Currently, he serves as a member of the Commercial Transactions Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of California. He can be reached via email at paul@ schiffin.com.

Caitlin Johnson is a paralegal at the Law Offices of Paul A. Schiffin P.C. She graduated from Duke University with a degree in public policy studies and previously served as the corporate counsel reporter at the Daily Journal in Los Angeles.

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