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Attorney General Bonta Urges DEA to Reclassify Cannabis as Safe for Medical Use, Promote Research
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate coalition of 12 attorneys general in sending a letter expressing support for the federal government’s efforts to evaluate and reschedule cannabis to allow for federal recognition of its medical and research value.
Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition to Defend Biden Administration’s Final Rule of the Clean Water Act
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, co-leading a coalition of 18 states, filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit that challenges the Biden administration's regulation implementing Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (2023 Rule).
ABA 2024 Midyear Tax Meeting on January 18-20, 2024
GT attorneys Martye Kendrick, Andrew Rubin, and Shail Shah are set to speak at the American Bar Association (ABA) 2024 Midyear Tax Meeting.
Greenberg Traurig Advises Orangewood Partners in Strategic Investment in SERVPRO® West Coast DRT
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised Orangewood Partners, a New York-based private investment firm, in its strategic investment in SERVPRO West Coast DRT (WCDRT), a leading SERVPRO franchisee and provider of residential and commercial property cleaning, restoration, and reconstruction services.
California’s Restrictive Covenant Shakeup on January 18, 2024
California's laws regarding restrictive covenants just got even more complex with the passage of SB 699 and AB 1076.
Politico Speaks to Shook Partner About What's Next in Antitrust Actions
Politico spoke to Shook Partner Ryan Sandrock about what is next in antitrust. According to Politico, the White House is set to accelerate several of its biggest antitrust fights in 2024 with an intense lineup of lawsuits and investigations.
Attorney General Bonta to Appeal Decision Blocking Enforcement of SB 2’s Prohibition of Handguns in Certain Sensitive Public Places
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that his office will file an appeal of a district court decision issued in two companion cases, May v. Bonta and Carralero v. Bonta, enjoining certain provisions of Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) that prohibit the carry of concealed weapons in certain sensitive places including places where people gather, such as playgrounds and youth centers, places of worship, libraries, and parks, among other public places.
Who's Who Legal recognizes two Jones Day lawyers in Fintech & Blockchain 2023 report
Who's Who Legal (WWL) has recognized two Firm lawyers in its "Fintech & Blockchain 2023" report.
Attorney General Bonta Conditionally Approves Change in Control, Governance of Mercy Retirement and Care Center to Transforming Age
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced his conditional approval of the change in control and governance of Mercy Retirement and Care Center (MRCC) owned and operated by Elder Care Alliance, a nonprofit public benefit corporation to Transforming Age (TA), a Washington nonprofit corporation.
Vedder Price Litigation Team Secures Court Victory in California Breach of Contract Dispute
A Vedder Price litigation team recently secured a notable victory when a San Francisco jury awarded nearly $1 million in damages to its client in connection with a commercial lease dispute.
Attorney General Bonta Conditionally Approves Sale of St. John of God Health Care Services’ Victorville Property to San Bernardino County
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced his conditional approval of the sale of St. John of God Health Care Services’ Victorville facility to San Bernardino County.
This Holiday Season, Attorney General Bonta Issues Charity Consumer Alert, Volunteers with Family Connections Centers
In San Francisco, California Attorney General Rob Bonta volunteered with Family Connections Centers and shared tips and resources on how Californians can donate safely and avoid scams this holiday season.
Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuits Against Two California Online E-Cigarette Retailers for Violating State and Federal Laws
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed lawsuits against two California online retailers of e-cigarettes, Ejuicesteals and E-juice Vapor, Inc., in the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Central Districts of California.
Shook Launches New Video Series Giving Insight to Attorney Life Outside Law
Shook has launched a new video series offering a unique glimpse into the lives of the firm’s attorneys.
Financial Times Ranks Troutman Pepper Among Top 25 Innovative Firms
Troutman Pepper has been recognized as one of the industry’s most innovative law firms in the Financial Times’ (FT) 2023 North America Innovative Lawyers report, securing a spot in the top 25 of the FT law firm index – North America.
Proposed Amended Conflict of Interest Code for Designated Employees of the Supreme Court of California
The Political Reform Act of 1974 (Gov. Code, § 81000 et seq.) requires public agencies to adopt conflict of interest codes for their officers and employees. (Gov. Code, § 87300.)
Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert Reminding Californians of Their Right to Hospital Price Information
As healthcare costs continue to rise, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert reminding Californians of their right to access hospital price information online pursuant to federal regulations that went into effect on January 1, 2021.
Attorney General Bonta Stands Strong in the United Fight Against Illegal Gun Trafficking
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter in support of a proposed Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) rule that would ensure more firearms sales are subject to background checks and reduce illegal firearms trafficking.
Seventeen Jones Day lawyers among Lawdragon's 2024 list of “500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers”
Seventeen Jones Day lawyers are among the 500 listed in the 2024 edition of Lawdragon's Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers guide.
G. Michelle Ferreira, Scott E. Fink & Barbara T. Kaplan to Speak at ABA Criminal Tax Fraud & Controversy 2023
Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders G. Michelle Ferreira, Scott E. Fink, and Barbara T. Kaplan will speak at the American Bar Association (ABA) Criminal Tax Fraud & Tax Controversy 2023 program in Las Vegas Dec. 7 – 9.