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News published on Northern California Record in November 2022

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News from November 2022


Seven Quinn Emanuel Partners included in the 2023 edition of the IAM Global Leaders Guide

By Press release submission |
The firm is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of the IAM Global Leaders Guide, which features the IP elite from across the Patent 1000:

Judge won't put brakes on California ban on flavored tobacco

By John O'Brien |
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has refused to temporarily halt California's ban on flavored tobacco while a legal challenge sorts itself out.'

Seyfarth to Sponsor and Michael Rechtin to Speak at Bisnow DICE West 2022 on November 30

By Press release submission |
Seyfarth is a sponsor of Bisnow’s Datacenter Investment Conference & Expo (DICE) West: Exploring Data Center Opportunities and Demand Drivers in California and the West Coast in San Jose, CA on November 30, 2022.

Amid economic uncertainty, new California fiscal analysis describes potential budget shortfall

By Sarah Downey |
With a new report from the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) showing that California could face a deficit in the next year, and the state’s progressive tax system, it’s raising questions about what resources would be available for closing potential holes in the state budget.

New mandates add to complex California litigation landscape

By Sarah Downey |
With more difficult economic news across the state and nation, there is growing concern about new California mandates increasing the cost and difficulty of doing business here.

Consumers allege Welch's fruit snacks are falsely labeled 'preservative free'

By Marian Johns |
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — Welch Foods is facing a class action alleging its fruit snacks are falsely labeled as not containing any preservatives when they contain chemically processed ingredients as preservatives.

Mayer Brown elevates 53 lawyers to partner and counsel effective January 1

By Press release submission |
Mayer Brown today announces the elevation of 53 lawyers to partner and counsel.

Jones Day's David Kiernan and Jeffrey Levee Named Among Daily Journal's "Top Antitrust Lawyers in California"

By Press release submission |
David Kiernan, Partner-in-Charge of Northern California and a member of the Business & Tort Litigation Practice who resides in the San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices, and Jeffrey LeVee, a partner in the Antitrust & Competition Law Practice who resides in the Los Angeles Office, were recognized in the Daily Journal's annual list of the "Top Antitrust Lawyers in California."

Greenberg Traurig’s Salt Lake City Office Nearly Doubles with Leading IP Team

By Press release submission |
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has hired a group of 19 Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Practice attorneys and patent agents, more than half of whom will be in the firm’s Salt Lake City office, which first opened less than three years ago.

Troutman Pepper’s Capital Markets Practice Cements Strong Industry League Table Rankings Through Q3 2022

By Press release submission |
Troutman Pepper advised in over 100 capital markets transactions during the first three quarters of 2022 with an overall deal value of over $17.5 billion.

Federal appellate court rebukes plaintiff attorneys filing serial ADA suits

By Sarah Downey |
The Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has recently addressed the number of repeated ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) lawsuit filings, with a novel repudiation in its unanimous ruling in Shayler v. 1310 PCH LLC.

Builders’ Remedy becomes new tool to address California housing crisis

By Sarah Downey |
With housing prices and homelessness continuing to rise here, the number of cities failing to properly plan for state-mandated housing goals may soon be compelled to increase their efforts in accordance with a tool known as Builders’ Remedy.

R.J. Reynolds, others allege California's ban on flavored tobacco violates interstate commerce

By Marian Johns |
R.J. Reynolds, others allege California's ban on flavored tobacco violates interstate commerce

G. Michelle Ferreira to Speak at 2022 New England IRS Representation Conference

By Press release submission |
G. Michelle Ferreira, co-managing shareholder of the San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will speak at the 2022 New England IRS Representation Conference taking place Nov. 17 – 18.

Anthony E. Guzman II Wins 2022 Minority Bar Coalition Unity Award

By Press release submission |
Anthony E. Guzman II, an associate in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Labor & Employment Practice, was honored with a Minority Bar Coalition (MBC) of the San Francisco Bay Area 2022 MBC Unity Award.

McGuireWoods Earns 23 Top-Tier National Rankings in U.S. News-Best Lawyers’ ‘Best Law Firms’

By Press release submission |
McGuireWoods earned first-tier national rankings in 23 practice areas in the 2023 edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms.”

New alert helps distinguish California lawmakers casting pro-business votes in time of economic uncertainty

By Sarah Downey |
With recent state projections suggesting an economic slowdown and more legislation taking effect in January, a new alert provides statistics on how often California lawmakers voted in support of pro-business bills.

California man alleges cannabis products are falsely labeled regarding THC content

By Marian Johns |
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California man is alleging the makers of cannabis products are falsely labeling their packaging regarding actual THC content.

California's 2023 Housing Laws Part I: Housing Law Heavy Hitters on November 16, 2022

By Press release submission |
Holland & Knight's land use attorneys will provide insights and an overview of legislation included in their annual housing legislative recap.

Twitter, tech industry shed jobs; new lawsuit challenges notification procedures

By Sarah Downey |
Amid thousands of tech industry layoffs in Silicon Valley and beyond, at least one company may also face a costly court battle as a new lawsuit says Twitter didn’t give employees proper notification.