Legal Roundup
Attorney General Bonta Appeals Age-Appropriate Design Code Act Decision
California Attorney General Rob Bonta appealed the Northern District of California’s decision to block enforcement of the Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, in response to a lawsuit brought by an online trade association representing companies such as Google, Meta, Amazon, and Twitter.
Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition in Opposing Tennessee Anti-Abortion Law
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in support of a challenge to Tennessee's “abortion trafficking” law, which threatens to punish medical providers and residents alike for providing information or assistance to certain patients within Tennessee seeking to access lawful abortion care outside of Tennessee.
Sheppard Mullin Guides nEye Systems in Series B Financing
Sheppard Mullin represented nEye Systems, Inc. in its Series B financing round, which was led by Alphabet’s independent growth fund, CapitalG, with participation from M12 (Microsoft’s venture fund), Micron Ventures, NVIDIA and Socratic Partners.
Andrew J. Chan Joins Tressler's Insurance Services Practice Group
Tressler is thrilled to welcome Andrew J. Chan as a partner in our Insurance Services Practice Group in our San Francisco, CA office.
Attorney General Bonta: Despite Supreme Court’s Stay Order, California Remains Committed to Fighting to Protect Grants That Support Our K-12 Teacher Preparation Pipeline
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court stayed a temporary restraining order (TRO) granted by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, in a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unlawful termination of multi-year grants for K-12 teacher preparation programs.
Attorney General Bonta to California Attorneys: Guidance on Solicitation Limits after L.A. Fires is Available
California Attorney General Rob Bonta released information for the public and attorneys, about California attorneys’ ethical obligations after a natural disaster, like the Los Angeles fires this year.
Board Approves Testing Locations, Vendor for In-Person July Bar Exam
The State Bar Board of Trustees has approved exam software and testing locations for the in-person July 2025 California Bar Exam as it continues efforts to improve the test-taking experience and find appropriate remedies for those impacted by issues experienced during the February exam.
Greenberg Traurig Secures Victory in Notorious Oceanwide Plaza ‘Graffiti Towers’ Case
A Real Estate Litigation team from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP obtained a significant decision in the Complex Division of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, which defeated all claims asserted by Lendlease (US) Construction and Webcor Construction to establish that their originally asserted lien claims, worth more than $215 million, had priority over the more than $200 million lien held by Greenberg Traurig’s client, L.A.
Attorney General Bonta Secures Court Order Against Trump Administration over Continued Disruptions to FEMA Funding
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following statement in response to the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island granting the motion to enforce the preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration as states continue to face obstacles in accessing obligated Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding, including FEMA funding for critical emergency preparedness and recovery programs.
Attorney General Bonta Celebrates Early Win Halting the Destruction of the CFPB
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following statement in response to a court granting a preliminary injunction in National Treasury Employees Union v. Vought, a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
This Will Hurt: Attorney General Bonta Issues Statement on Congress Dumping Rule to Limit Costly Overdraft Fees
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement after Congress overturned a Consumer Protection Financial Bureau (CFPB) rule that would have limited overdraft fees to $5.
Attorney General Bonta Urgently Issues Consumer Alert for 23andMe Customers
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert to customers of 23andMe, a genetic testing and information company.
Littler Appoints Gerardo V. Hernandez as Office Managing Shareholder in Fresno
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has appointed Gerardo V. Hernandez as office managing shareholder (OMS) of the firm’s Fresno office.
AI Beyond Scratching the Surface – Innovations and Insights for Stakeholders on March 27, 2025
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, understanding artificial intelligence (AI) is critical for business leaders, engineers and inventors alike.
Attorney General Bonta: Unlicensed Room and Board Operator Charged with Grand Theft from an Elder
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that felony grand theft charges have been filed against an unlicensed Room and Board Operator who allegedly stole from an elder resident while the resident was hospitalized.
Peeking Under the Tent: Perspectives from Employee, Employer, Union, and In-House Experts on March 25, 2025
Michael Schmidt will present “Peeking Under the Tent: Perspectives from Employee, Employer, Union, and In-House Experts” at the American Bar Association’s 2025 National Conference on Equal Employment Opportunity Law.
Reed Smith achieves record financial results for 2024
Global law firm Reed Smith announced that in 2024, for the first time, its annual global revenue exceeded $1.5 billion.
This Isn't Your Father's Life Insurance Policy on March 22, 2025
Private Wealth Services attorney Joshua Husbands, whose practice includes advising clients on life insurance premium finance, will be speaking on a panel at The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel's (ACTEC) Annual Meeting.
Attorney General Bonta Announces $1.3 Million Settlement Against Companies Over Sham Health Insurance Plans
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a $1.3 million settlement with Sedera, Inc. (Sedera) and Sedera Medical Cost Sharing Community, LLC (SMC) to resolve allegations that they violated California law by advertising and selling sham health insurance plans to over two thousand Californians.
Cider Solar Project Recognized Among Proximo’s 2024 Deals of the Year
The firm’s Energy, Infrastructure and Project Finance team represented Greenbacker Renewable Energy (Greenbacker) in securing nearly $1 billion in financing for the Cider Solar project, which was awarded North America Solar Deal of the Year by Proximo.