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CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Governor Newsom, Legislative Leaders Announce Historic Broadband Budget Bill
Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) announced an agreement on a broadband trailer bill, AB/SB 156, to expand the state’s broadband fiber infrastructure and increase internet connectivity for families and businesses.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Governor Newsom, Legislative Leaders Applaud Unprecedented Budget
Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) issued a statement regarding the 2021-22 state budget.
REED SMITH LLP: Michele Haydel Gehrke named to Daily Journal's 2021 Top Labor & Employment list for fourth year in a row
For her 2021 honor, Gehrke was highlighted for her success in a range of defense-side labor and employment litigation and counseling for airlines, and for her winning record in complex federal labor disputes involving the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Hi, I’m Listening: Hidden Sources of Data Found in Smart Products and How They Provide Opportunities in Subrogation Claims
Peter Lynch and Dana Meyers will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled, "Hi, I’m Listening: Hidden Sources of Data Found in Smart Products and How They Provide Opportunities in Subrogation Claims" on Wednesday, July 14.
GREENBERG TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig Represents Involvio with its Sales to Cisco
A team from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP successfully represented Involvio, LLC in connection with the sale of 100% of the equity interests of Involvio, LLC to Cisco Systems, Inc.
SCHIFF HARDIN LLP: Schiff Commits to Inclusion and Equity with Mansfield 5.0
Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce the firm is participating in the Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Rule 5.0 certification process.
TROUTMAN PEPPER HAMILTON SANDERS LLP: Troutman Pepper Celebrates One Year Since Transformative Merger
July 2021 marks the first anniversary since two storied firms, Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton, combined to become Troutman Pepper.
MORGAN LEWIS: Addition of Michael Weil Expands Morgan Lewis’s California Employment Practice
“We are excited to welcome a senior, experienced employment litigator to our deep labor and employment team in California,” Firm Chair Jami McKeon said. “
LITTLER MENDELSON PC: Workplace Violence Prevention in the Age of the "Active Shooter"
The recent tragic mass shootings in the U.S. have left employers grappling with questions as to what measures they should take - or are legally obligated to take - to keep employees safe from harm in the workplace.
CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Bonta Meets with Representatives from Nationally Recognized Gun Violence Prevention Program in Stockton, Calls It Model to Be Replicated Across State
California Attorney General Rob Bonta met with Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln, City Manager Harry Black, Chief of Police Eric Jones, and Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) Director Daniel Muhammed to discuss the success of Stockton’s violence prevention efforts, including the Operation Peacekeeper and Operation Ceasefire programs.
CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Bonta Announces Sponsorship of Legislation to Provide Oversight of Charitable Giving on Online Platforms
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced his sponsorship of AB 488, legislation that would provide critical oversight of charitable fundraising on internet platforms.
GREENBERG TRAURIG: The Next Generation of Cross Border Transfers: How the New Standard Contractual Clauses Will Change Contracting
GT’s Gretchen Ramos (Global Co-Chair, Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, SFO), David A. Zetoony (Co-Chair, U.S. Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, DEN), and Carsten Kociok (BLN) will present the webinar, “The Next Generation of Cross Border Transfers: How the New Standard Contractual Clauses Will Change Contracting,” on Tuesday, June 22 at 1 p.m. EST.
GREENBERG TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig Expands California Products Liability & Mass Torts Litigation Team
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is deepening its bench of highly experienced California litigators with the addition of Rodney M. Hudson as a shareholder in its expanding Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Health Care Litigation and Products Liability & Mass Torts Litigation Practices.
REED SMITH LLP: Advocacy in Action: LGBTQ+ and the National Guard
Reed Smith’s Business Inclusion Groups, PRISM and RSVets, are proud to join together in honor of PRIDE month.
LITTLER MENDELSON PC: California Leaves of Absence Update and Tips for Preventing Leave Related Employee Benefit Chaos
Women continue to heroically take on the primary role of family caregivers, often resulting in a greater need for leaves of absences.
CLARK HILL PLC: Tea & Tidbits: Benefits Strategies for Small Employers to be held on June 17, 2021
Join us as we spill the tea on the latest employment issues.
CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Bonta: In California, Federal Child Tax Credit Is Exempt from Garnishment
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today warned financial institutions, creditors and debt collectors that in California, it is illegal to seize federal Child Tax Credit payments for individual debts.
JACKSON LEWIS PC: Jackson Lewis and ACC Develop Racial Equity Education Program "RACE Talks"
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. recently partnered with The Association of Corporate Counsel’s (ACC’s) Employment and Labor Law Network (ELLN) to develop “RACE Talks: Realign Act Change Engage,” a 10-week racial equity education program focusing on individual transformation and change to ensure a more racially just workplace and society.
JONES DAY: Chambers USA 2021 recognizes Jones Day as a Band 1 firm in Labor & Employment; 16 individual Jones Day lawyers also recognized
For the 15th consecutive year, Chambers USA, in its 2021 edition, recognized Jones Day's Labor & Employment Practice with its elite "Band 1" practice ranking.
CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: On Gun Violence Awareness Day, Attorney General Bonta Calls on Californians to Use Red Flag Laws
In the wake of the recent mass shooting in San Jose and the rise in reports of gun violence throughout the country, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following information about gun violence restraining orders (GVRO) – known as red flag laws.