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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RECORD

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Legal Roundup


Benesch San Francisco Managing Partner Stephanie A. Sheridan Named a 2024 TerraLex Trailblazer

By The Northern California Record |
Benesch is pleased to announce that TerraLex named Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s San Francisco office, Stephanie A. Sheridan, a 2024 TerraLex Trailblazer.

Mergers & Acquisitions in Today’s Market on March 19, 2024

By The Northern California Record |
Join us to gain knowledge about the fundamentals of mergers & acquisitions in today’s market. Learn essential tools such as determining a firm's value and effectively positioning and packaging a firm for sale to attract top buyers.

Attorney General Bonta Joins FTC, Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General in Lawsuit Against Sham International Cancer Charity

By The Northern California Record |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan multistate coalition of 10 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit seeking a permanent injunction against Cancer Recovery Foundation International, Inc. (CRF) and its president, Gregory Anderson, for operating sham charities that collected millions of dollars from donors but provided little monetary assistance to cancer survivors and their families.

On the Fifth Annual Slam the Scam Day, Attorney General Bonta Warns Californians of Social Security-Related Scams

By The Northern California Record |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, in observation of the Fifth Annual Slam the Scam Day, issued a consumer alert warning Californians to beware of Social Security-related scams and other government imposter scams.

Holland & Knight Guides Palomar Health on Innovative Structural Reorganization to Keep Healthcare a Public Asset in San Diego County

By The Northern California Record |
Holland & Knight's San Francisco Healthcare Team, led by Partners John Kern and David Holtzman, has advised longtime client Palomar Health on an innovative structural reorganization to partner with Mesa Rock Healthcare Management Inc., a newly created private nonprofit management services organization.

In Recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Bonta Highlights Recent DOJ Consumer Protection Action, Urges Consumers to Know Their Rights

By The Northern California Record |
In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today highlighted ongoing efforts to protect California consumers and urged Californians to report misconduct or violations of state consumer protection laws to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) at oag.ca.gov/report.

Quinn Emanuel Partner Sean Pak Named to the American College of Trial Lawyers

By The Northern California Record |
Quinn Emanuel is proud to announce that Sean Pak, a Partner in our San Francisco office, Co-Chair of the firm’s National Intellectual Property Litigation Practice, and founding member of its AI Practice Group, has become a Fellow in The American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), one of the leading legal associations in North America.

Private Equity International Awards 2023

By The Northern California Record |
Kirkland & Ellis won the following nine awards at the 2023 Private Equity International (PEI) Awards.

Troutman Pepper Releases D&O and Professional Liability 2023 Year in Review

By The Northern California Record |
A new report by Troutman Pepper spotlights nearly 100 impactful court decisions from the past year in the directors and officers and professional liability insurance arenas.

Clients Nominate 61 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys to Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers Program

By The Northern California Record |
Clients of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have nominated 61 attorneys to the Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers list, the results of its Sharplegal study.

Years of Litigation in High-Profile Defamation Case End with Favorable Result

By The Northern California Record |
A BakerHostetler trial team achieved a significant victory in D.C. Superior Court on Feb. 8, 2024, following a nearly four-week jury trial for a defamation case that has garnered substantial media coverage.

Private Debt Investor Awards 2023

By The Northern California Record |
Kirkland & Ellis won the following awards at the 2023 Private Debt Investor (PDI) Awards.

Attorney General Bonta Supports Pennsylvania's Commonsense Age-Based Gun Law

By The Northern California Record |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, filed a brief in support of Pennsylvania’s petition for rehearing en banc in a challenge to its laws setting the minimum age at 21 for securing a permit to carry a concealed handgun in public and during states of emergency.

Data Privacy & Data Minimization: Real-World Strategies for Managing Data Risk on February 29, 2024

By The Northern California Record |
With the onslaught of data privacy laws in the United States, it has now become more important than ever for companies to develop strategies and policies addressing data retention, minimization and disposal.

Daily Journal Names Locke Lord’s Jury Verdict in Favor of Farmers Insurance One of Top Verdicts of 2023

By The Northern California Record |
A Locke Lord team led by Nina Huerta, Eric Herzog (both of Los Angeles) and Regina McClendon (San Francisco) that secured a 10-2 defense verdict in favor of Farmers Insurance Exchange and certain affiliated entities (Farmers) in a closely watched jury trial involving claims of age discrimination brought by California-based former insurance agents under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.

Attorney General Bonta Cracks Down on Tax Evasion, Insurance Fraud and Wage Theft in the Restaurant Industry

By The Northern California Record |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that seven restaurant owners have been sentenced and ordered to pay nearly $12 million dollars in restitution to their victims.

U.S. And U.K. Disrupt Lockbit Ransomware Variant

By The Northern California Record |
The Department of Justice joined the United Kingdom and international law enforcement partners in London to announce the disruption of the LockBit ransomware group, one of the most active ransomware groups in the world that has targeted over 2,000 victims, received more than $120 million in ransom payments, and made ransom demands totaling hundreds of millions of dollars.

Attorney General Bonta Announces Nearly $5 Million Settlement with Quest Diagnostics for Illegal Disposal of Hazardous Waste, Medical Waste, and Protected Patient Information

By The Northern California Record |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a settlement with Quest Diagnostics, Inc., resolving allegations that the diagnostic laboratory company unlawfully disposed of hazardous waste, medical waste, and protected health information at its facilities statewide.

54 Reed Smith practices and 73 lawyer rankings included in Chambers Global 2024

By The Northern California Record |
Global law firm Reed Smith was ranked across 54 areas of practice in the Chambers Global 2024 guide.

Ownership Transition: How to Ensure Your Firm’s Future on February 22, 2024

By The Northern California Record |
Dive into the world of ownership transition! Explore ownership transition trends and learn creative strategies from expert panelists.