Legal Roundup
2023 California CLE Series Part 4: Trademarks and the metaverse: what you need to know on January 24
You are invited to our annual CLE series being held from January 18, 2023 to January 25, 2023. T
Attorney General Bonta Announces Settlement to Address Wildfire Ignition Risks and GHG Impacts from Proposed Development in Lake County
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement that will address wildfire ignition risks and greenhouse gas impacts from the proposed Guenoc Valley development project.
Reed Smith announces 37 new partners across its global platform
Reed Smith announced a promotion class of 71 lawyers worldwide, effective January 1, 2023. Thirty-seven associates and counsel advanced to partner; 34 associates advanced to counsel.
2023 California CLE Series Part 3: California labor and employment legal updates for 2023: New legislation and beyond on January 19, 2023
You are invited to our annual CLE series being held from January 18, 2023 to January 25, 2023.
State Bar Launches Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Seal Program
In an effort to recognize California legal employers who take vital steps to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the State Bar of California announced the launch of its DEI Leadership Seal Program.
Attorney General Bonta Files SCOTUS Brief in Support of Biden Administration's Historic Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Plan
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 21 other state attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the Biden Administration’s plan to discharge between $10,000 and $20,000 in federal student loan debt for certain lower-income borrowers.
Attorney General Bonta Sworn In, Delivers Inaugural Address
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the first Filipino American to be elected to the office of Attorney General of California, took his oath of office and delivered his inaugural address at the California Museum in downtown Sacramento.
Holland & Knight Announces 52 New Partners
Steven Sonberg, managing partner of Holland & Knight, announced that 52 attorneys in the firm have been elected to partnership effective January 1, 2023.
Littler Continues Growth in San Francisco with the Addition of Two Employment Litigators
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, added Michael Guasco as a shareholder and Jennifer Wai-Shing Maguire as of counsel in its San Francisco office on December 30, 2022.
Mcdermott at the 2023 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 10
Come together with key decision-makers, innovators and investors from across the healthcare, life sciences and private equity (PE) industries during the year’s largest healthcare investment symposium.
Investment and Business Opportunities in Life Sciences in the Post-Pandemic Era on January 9, 2023
The Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA) is hosting its second in-person Healthcare Global Innovation Forum during the 41st week of JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, California. It is a great opportunity.
Ahead of New Year, Attorney General Bonta Reflects on Efforts to Protect and Defend California’s People and Resources in 2022
California Attorney General Rob Bonta highlighted the California Department of Justice’s (DOJ) efforts to protect and defend the people and resources of California over the past year.
Jones Day recognized for training of prosecutors and defense counsel in Nigeria
Judge Ann Claire Williams (Ret.), Of Counsel in Jones Day's Chicago Office, and Aaron Agenbroad, Partner-in-Charge of the Firm’s San Francisco Office, were recently recognized for their work in Lagos, Nigeria, where they conducted a weeklong training program for nearly 60 prosecutors and defense counsel.
San Francisco Tax Club | “2022 California SALT Roundup & 2023 Predictions” on January 5
Bradley Marsh will kick off the 2023 San Francisco Tax Club season on Thursday, January 5th with a presentation entitled “2022 California SALT Roundup & 2023 Predictions”.
Attorney General Bonta Issues Statement on Death of Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement on the death of Riverside County Sheriff’s Motor Deputy Isaiah Cordero, who died in the line of duty on Thursday, December 29, 2022.
CAbarexam applicants: Jan 3 is the last day to apply for the Feb bar exam or withdraw
CAbarexam applicants: Jan 3 is the last day to apply for the Feb bar exam or withdraw.
Attorney General Bonta, Multistate Coalition File Brief Blasting Florida’s Extreme “Don’t Say Gay” Law
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in an amicus brief in Equality Florida v. Florida State Board of Education blasting Florida’s extreme “Don’t Say Gay” law.
G. Michelle Ferreira to Present at National Business Institute’s Advanced Estate Administration: A California Guide
G. Michelle Ferreira, co-managing shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices and member of the Global Tax Practice, will participate in a webinar for the National Business Institute.
IAM Strategy Selects Lorna Tanner Among 2023 Global Leaders
Intellectual Asset Management magazine (IAM) has recognized Lorna Tanner in the 2023 edition of IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders.
Reed Smith ranks #4 overall in the 2022 Social Law Firm Index
Reed Smith announced today that it ranked 4th overall among the top 200 U.S. firms in Good2bSocial’s 2022 Social Law Firm Index.