Legal Roundup
California Supreme Court to Hold Oral Argument Remotely
The California Supreme Court will host its oral argument session remotely on Wednesday in light of events in San Francisco’s Civic Center honoring the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
Attorney General Bonta Expresses Concerns About Student Loan Payments Resuming Amidst Potential Government Shutdown
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in submitting a letter to the Biden-Harris Administration raising concerns about federal student loan payments resuming on October 1, 2023, and asking for robust measures to protect borrowers.
Mayer Brown and 14 partners recognized in LMG Life Sciences' 2023 rankings
Fourteen Mayer Brown partners across four of its offices have been named “Leading Life Science Lawyers” in the 2023 edition of Euromoney’s Legal Media Group (LMG) Life Sciences guide
Attorney General Bonta, Secretary of State Weber Warn City of Huntington Beach: Proposed Municipal Voter ID Amendment Violates California Law
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Secretary of State Shirley Weber today sent a letter to the City of Huntington Beach warning that the city’s proposal to require voter identification (voter ID) at the polls in municipal elections directly conflicts with state law and is preempted.
Reed Smith represents Algorithmiq, Inc. in $15 million Series A financing
Global law firm Reed Smith advised Algorithmiq, Inc. (“Algorithmiq”) in a $15 million Series A financing.
Greenberg Traurig Adds Seasoned Election and Political Law Compliance Attorney Rebecca J. Olson in California
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP added Rebecca J. Olson to its Government Law & Policy Practice as a shareholder in its Sacramento office.
Understanding the Save Livermore Opinion: A Powerful Litigation Tool for Defending Affordable Housing on October 5, 2023
West Coast Land Use and Environment attorneys Daniel Golub and William Sterling will speak on a webinar hosted by the Southern California Association of Non Profit Housing (SCANPH) discussing the Save Livermore case in California.
Adam Streisand Named Among The Hollywood Reporter’s Top Troubleshooters
The Hollywood Reporter again named Sheppard Mullin partner Adam Streisand to its list of The Troubleshooters.
Attorney General Bonta Sues Anti-Abortion Group, Five California Crisis Pregnancy Centers for Misleading Patients
California Attorney General Rob Bonta tnced a lawsuit against Heartbeat International (HBI), a national anti-abortion group, and RealOptions Obria (RealOptions), a chain of five crisis pregnancy centers in Northern California.
Who's Who Legal recognizes Jones Day lawyers in 2023 Competition Guide
In its Competition 2023 guide, Who's Who Legal ("WWL") recognized 26 lawyers from the Firm's Antitrust & Competition Law Practice as leading practitioners in their field.
Board of Trustees Swears in New Leaders, Approves Admissions Fee Increases, and Other Actions
The State Bar of California Board of Trustees marked a leadership transition at its September 21–22 meeting, as Board Chair Brandon Stallings, Vice Chair José Cisneros, and new Trustee Mary Huser were sworn into office.
Reed Smith U.S. financial and corporate work praised in IFLR rankings
Sixteen U.S.-based Reed Smith lawyers focusing on financial and corporate work have been spotlighted in the 2024 IFLR1000 guide, whose results for North America were released earlier this month.
Real Property Institute: CEQA Workshop on September 22, 2023
West Coast Land Use and Environment attorneys Daniel Golub and Jennifer Hernandez will speak at the California CEB's online Real Property Institute: CEQA Workshop.
Annual BAY-STAT Reception on September 19, 2023
Please join Holland & Knight and Elevate Capital Partners for a special evening with fellow aircraft lessors, financiers, airline executives and other industry professionals.
Private Companies: Raise, Sell, or Go Under on September 19, 2023
Foley is sponsoring the upcoming NACD Private Companies: Raise, Sell, or Go Under Webinar. Silicon Valley-based Corporate Partner Louis Lehot will be joined for this discussion together with.
Greenberg Traurig’s Lindsay E. Hutner to Chair, Philip I. Person to Participate in PLI’s Cutting-Edge Employment Law Issues 2023
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Lindsay E. Hutner and Philip I. Person will present at the Practising Law Institute (PLI) Cutting-Edge Employment Law Issues 2023: The California Difference Sept. 12.
Morgan Lewis Recognized by the Recorder’s 2023 California Legal Awards
Morgan Lewis partners Adam Teitcher and Drew Frederick have been recognized by The Recorder among its Lawyers on the Fast Track, spotlighting the next generation of legal leaders under 40, as part of its 2023 California Legal Awards.
Locke Lord Selected as DEI Leadership Seal Gold Tier Recipient by State Bar of California
Locke Lord is proud to announce that the Firm has been selected as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Seal Gold tier recipient by the State Bar of California, recognizing the great work the Firm is doing to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and in the legal profession.
San Francisco La Raza's Annual Welcome Mixer on September 13, 2023
GT San Francisco is set to host the 2023 SF La Raza's Annual Welcom Mixer at their offices.
PLI's Cutting-Edge Employment Law Issues 2023: The California Difference on September 12
San Francisco shareholder Lindsay E. Hutner is co-chairing and speaking at the Practising Law Institute's Cutting-Edge Employment Law Issues 2023: The California Difference panel on September 12th, 2023.