Legal Roundup
Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief Supporting Koi Nation in Lawsuit Against City of Clearlake
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the Lake County Superior Court has granted the Department of Justice’s application to file an amicus brief in support of the Koi Nation of Northern California's lawsuit against the City of Clearlake.
Attorney General Bonta Applauds Superior Court’s Oral Ruling Granting Preliminary Injunction Against Chino Valley Unified’s Forced Outing Policy
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement following the San Bernardino Superior Court’s oral ruling from the bench issuing a preliminary injunction against Chino Valley Unified School District Board of Education’s (Board) mandatory gender identity disclosure policy.
Attorney General Bonta Continues to Fight for Meaningful Access to Medication Abortion as Case Reaches U.S. Supreme Court
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general states in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in a case involving mifepristone, which is widely used for medication abortion.
Holland & Knight Advises Oben Holding Group in $116 Million Purchase of Terphane from Tredegar Corp.
Holland & Knight represented Oben Holding Group in the $116 million purchase of Terphane, a flexible packaging films business owned by Tredegar Corporation (NYSE: TG).
Quinn Emanuel Partners Named 'Litigators of the Week' for Victory on Behalf of Google
Congratulations to San Francisco-based Partners - Sean Pak, Melissa Baily and Iman Lordgooei, who have won Litigators of the Week after securing a complete defense victory on behalf of our client Google against Sonos.
Reed Smith again shortlists for 5 Financial Times awards
The Financial Times (FT) has again shortlisted Reed Smith in five categories at the North American Innovative Lawyer Awards 2023, making it among the most nominated firms for the second year in a row.
Planning for Cryptocurrency Investors: Estate Planning, Asset Protection and Investments on October 19, 2023
Private Wealth Services attorneys Jaime Herren and Matt Kirk will lead a Strafford webinar providing in-depth insights on how estate planners and business attorneys should approach crypto assets.
Attorney General Bonta: California’s Large-Capacity Magazine Ban to Remain in Effect Until Further Notice
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that an en banc panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted California’s request for a stay of a district court decision striking down the state’s large-capacity magazine ban. Large-capacity magazines are firearm magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
Holland & Knight Earns Mansfield Certification from Diversity Lab for Sixth Straight Year
For the sixth year in a row, Holland & Knight has achieved "Mansfield Certified" status awarded by Diversity Lab, an incubator for innovative ideas and solutions that boost diversity and inclusion in law.
Greenberg Traurig’s Nikki E. Dobay, Bradley R. Marsh, DeAndre R. Morrow, and Shail P. Shah to Speak at COST 54th Annual Meeting
Greenberg Traurig, LLPTax Practice attorneys Nikki E. Dobay, Bradley R. Marsh, DeAndre R. Morrow, and Shail P. Shah will speak at the Council on State Taxation (COST) 54th Annual Meeting in Las Vegas Oct. 17 – 20.
Financial Times Shortlists Troutman Pepper for Four Innovative Lawyers Awards
Troutman Pepper has been shortlisted for four 2023 Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards North America.
Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations in the Age of AI on October 16, 2023
Join us for an engaging and informative CLE presentation that will guide you through real-world scenarios that explore AI through the lens of business opportunities and risks.
Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition Supporting U.S. DOJ’s Proposal to Adopt Specific Accessibility Requirements Online for People with Disabilities
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition of attorneys general in submitting a comment letter supporting an update to the Americans with Disabilities Act’s (ADA) Title II regulations that seeks to improve equal access for people with disabilities online by establishing specific requirements for state and local government websites and mobile applications (mobile apps).
18 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Lawdragon 500 Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide
Eighteen Greenberg Traurig, LLP attorneys are recognized in the 17th edition of the Lawdragon 500 Corporate Employment Lawyers guide.
James O'Brien and Katie Yuen to Present Strafford Webinar "Subordination, Non-Disturbance, and Attornment Agreements: Drafting to Protect Lenders, Tenants, and Landlords" on October 12, 2023
James O'Brien, partner in Seyfarth's Real Estate department and co-leader of the firm's Leasing practice, and Katie Yuen, partner in Seyfarth's Real Estate department, will present the Strafford webinar "Subordination, Non-Disturbance, and Attornment Agreements: Drafting to Protect Lenders, Tenants, and Landlords" on October 12.
Turn “On” Your Camera: Strategies for Zoom Mediations on October 12, 2023
Suzanne C. Radcliff and Joseph F. Rich will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled "Turn “On” Your Camera: Strategies for Zoom Mediations."
Sarah Good Honored Among Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Partner and Chief Talent and Inclusion Officer Sarah A. Good was selected as one of the “2023 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the San Francisco Business Times
Benesch Adds Associate to Litigation Team in San Francisco Office
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Associate Najwa Alsheikh to the Litigation Practice Group in San Francisco.
Buchalter Named one of the Best Places to Work in Sacramento by The Sacramento Business Journal
Buchalter is pleased to be named one of the Best Places to Work in Sacramento by The Sacramento Business Journal.
Attorney General Bonta Joins Comment Letter in Support of Proposal to Strengthen Federal NEPA Regulations
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced joining a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing a comment letter in support of the U.S. Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) proposal to restore and strengthen its regulations implementing the federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).