News from 2022
Troutman Pepper’s Capital Markets Practice Cements Strong Industry League Table Rankings Through Q3 2022
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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.
Navigating the 2023 Annual Report and Proxy Season on November 17, 2022
Please join the Faegre Drinker team in a three-part series for updates on year-end financial reporting and the 2023 proxy season.
Nov. 7: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "complaint" cases
The following cases categorized as "complaint" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on Nov. 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 7: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "consumer credit collections cmpl (crc 3.740)" cases
The following cases categorized as "consumer credit collections cmpl (crc 3.740)" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on Nov. 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
After new California appellate ruling, employers have more reason to refrain from time rounding
A recent state appellate decision on employee time rounding is raising questions about its impact on California’s current and future wage policies and when there could be additional review by the California Supreme Court.
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Nov. 7
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Nov. 7 in the suits below:
Voters hope for action on inflation, crime, energy policy, homelessness
As California and other states continue counting votes from the Nov. 8 midterms, questions persist about how those elected will work to address crime, inflation, homelessness and other issues that voters have consistently ranked as top priorities.
Privacy Trends in Litigation on November 16, 2022
Qiusi Newcom, an associate in Faegre Drinker’s San Francisco office, is serving as co-chair of the Federal Communications Bar Association’s (FCBA) data security committee.
Makers of 'early allergen introduction' products for infants face class action
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — The maker of "early allergen introduction" food products for infants is facing a claim from parents that their products do not contain the advertised amount of ingredients.
Troutman Pepper Earns Top National Rankings in 2023 ‘Best Law Firms’ Including Energy ‘Law Firm of the Year’ Recognition
Troutman Pepper ranked in 39 national practice areas and 190 metropolitan practice areas in the 13th edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.”