Legal Roundup
Agency to Implement Additional Enhancements to Strengthen Oversight, Improve Discipline System, and Prevent Conflicts of Interest
The State Bar of California Board of Trustees released two redacted reports on its past handling of complaints against disgraced and disbarred attorney Thomas V. Girardi.
Attorney General Bonta, Multistate Coalition Push Back Against Ongoing Effort to End DACA
California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in an amicus brief pushing back against the ongoing, misguided effort led by Texas to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Use Floodwater to Recharge and Store Groundwater
As storms bring rain and snow to California, Governor Newsom signed an executive order that makes it easier to capture floodwater to recharge groundwater – temporarily lifting regulations and setting clear conditions for diverting flood stage water without permits to boost groundwater recharge storage.
On National Slam the Scam Day, Attorney General Bonta Warns Californians Against Social Security-Related Scams
On National Slam the Scam Day, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert warning Californians to beware of social security-related scams and other government imposter scams.
Consumer Protection Week - Public Trust Liaison Seeks to Help Public Avoid Legal Fraud
National Consumer Protection Week, the State Bar of California’s Public Trust Liaison (El Intermediario de Confianza Públicas) Enrique Zuniga seeks to create awareness about how the public can avoid legal fraud and scams, saving time, money, and―in some cases―preventing irreparable harm.
Attorney General Bonta Leads Coalition of 21 States in Fight to Protect Retirement Savings of American Employees
California Attorney General Rob Bonta led a multistate coalition in fighting back against a legislative effort to overturn a federal rule that helps protect the retirement savings of hard-working American employees.
Sheppard Mullin Recognized in World Trademark Review's 2023 WTR 1000
World Trademark Review’s 2023 edition of WTR 1000, the definitive guide to identifying the world’s leading trademark professionals, has recognized Sheppard Mullin among the best trademark practices nationally and regionally in California (for enforcement and litigation and prosecution and strategy) and in New York (for enforcement and litigation).
Attorney General Bonta, Governor Newsom and CPPA File Letter Opposing Federal Privacy Preemption
Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) sent a joint letter to Congress opposing preemption language in H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA).
Troutman Pepper Attorneys Recognized as Leading Trademark Professionals in 2023 World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000
Troutman Pepper and five partners have been recognized among the world’s leading national and international trademark practitioners in the World Trademark Review’s 2023 edition of the WTR 1000.
Anthony Guzman Re-elected as BASF Barristers Club Board of Directors’ Diversity Director
Anthony E. Guzman II, an associate in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Labor & Employment Practice in San Francisco, was re-elected for a second year as the Bar Association of San Francisco’s (BASF) Barristers Club Board of Directors’ Diversity Director.
Benesch Continues San Francisco Growth with Addition of Meegan Brooks as Partner
Benesch is building out its Retail & E-Commerce Group with the addition of trial lawyer Meegan Brooks as a Partner, effective February 23.
Reed Smith appoints firm’s first sustainability partners
Reed Smith today announced the appointment of three partners to help drive progress toward the firm’s sustainability goals. Todd Maiden, Jennifer Smokelin and Elle Todd will serve as the firm’s first sustainability partners.
Legal Update Series - Irvine on March 1, 2023
Local in-house counsel, HR executives and employee relations professionals return to Littler's breakfast briefings after a two-year hiatus.
Cal/OSHA’s Permanent COVID-19 Standard: What Employers Should Know About California’s Next Phase in COVID-19 Compliance on February 28, 2023
While most employers have operational exhaustion from trying to keep up with COVID-19 requirements for the past three years, California's position remains that employers must protect employees from COVID-19 exposure in the workplace.
Benesch Welcomes Stephanie Sheridan as Partner in Charge of San Francisco Office
Benesch is deepening its bench of litigation talent on the West Coast with the addition of one of the top retail and e-commerce powerhouse practices in the country, headed by Stephanie Sheridan.
Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Coalition in Support of Medication Abortion at CVS, Walgreens Stores
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, and Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson led a coalition of 23 attorneys general in welcoming a decision by CVS and Walgreens to start offering mifepristone and misoprostol, often referred to as medication abortion, in their stores.
Polsinelli Partnership with Rowan TELS Receives The National Law Journal's 2023 Legal Technology Trailblazers Recognition
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli and Rowan TELS/Rowan Patents have been named to The National Law Journal’s “2023 Legal Technology Trailblazers” list, earning the recognition for their collaborative partnership for visually creating patent applications based on method or apparatus claims.
GT San Francisco Black History Month Panel & Reception on February 22, 2023
Panelists will discuss the increased role Black athletes are playing in social awareness and fairness and how in-house departments lead the charge alongside the athletes, within their organizations, and in the community.
In Third Big Trial Win for Client Terex, Dinsmore Team Defeats $25M Product Liability Suit
A litigation team led by Lexington-based Dinsmore partner Chris Jackson and California based attorney Larry Panek, secured a complete, unanimous, defense verdict in a federal product liability jury trial brought against Terex entities.
World Trademark Review features 7 Reed Smith lawyers from 3 jurisdictions in WTR 1000
Reed Smith partners in California, London and France were described as top trademark lawyers and the firm again was named among the world’s leading national and international trademark firms, in the 2023 edition of the WTR 1000.