Legal Roundup
Shook Launches New Video Series Giving Insight to Attorney Life Outside Law
Shook has launched a new video series offering a unique glimpse into the lives of the firm’s attorneys.
Financial Times Ranks Troutman Pepper Among Top 25 Innovative Firms
Troutman Pepper has been recognized as one of the industry’s most innovative law firms in the Financial Times’ (FT) 2023 North America Innovative Lawyers report, securing a spot in the top 25 of the FT law firm index – North America.
Proposed Amended Conflict of Interest Code for Designated Employees of the Supreme Court of California
The Political Reform Act of 1974 (Gov. Code, § 81000 et seq.) requires public agencies to adopt conflict of interest codes for their officers and employees. (Gov. Code, § 87300.)
Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert Reminding Californians of Their Right to Hospital Price Information
As healthcare costs continue to rise, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert reminding Californians of their right to access hospital price information online pursuant to federal regulations that went into effect on January 1, 2021.
Attorney General Bonta Stands Strong in the United Fight Against Illegal Gun Trafficking
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter in support of a proposed Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) rule that would ensure more firearms sales are subject to background checks and reduce illegal firearms trafficking.
Seventeen Jones Day lawyers among Lawdragon's 2024 list of “500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers”
Seventeen Jones Day lawyers are among the 500 listed in the 2024 edition of Lawdragon's Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers guide.
G. Michelle Ferreira, Scott E. Fink & Barbara T. Kaplan to Speak at ABA Criminal Tax Fraud & Controversy 2023
Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders G. Michelle Ferreira, Scott E. Fink, and Barbara T. Kaplan will speak at the American Bar Association (ABA) Criminal Tax Fraud & Tax Controversy 2023 program in Las Vegas Dec. 7 – 9.
Troutman Pepper Earns Global Rankings in Chambers FinTech Guide 2024
Troutman Pepper ranks among the top law firms globally for its fintech practice in the Chambers FinTech Guide 2024 released.
Greenberg Traurig’s Ruben Sislyan and James T. Smith to Present on CalCPA Webinar
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Tax Practice Shareholder Ruben Sislyan and Associate James T. Smith present a CalCPA webinar Dec. 6 from 10-11 a.m.
Vivek K. Chavan Rejoins Greenberg Traurig’s Growing West Coast Real Estate Practice
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Real Estate Practice in California with the addition of Shareholder Vivek K. Chavan, who returns to the firm after four years at DLA Piper.
Jones Day's David Kiernan among Daily Journal's "Top Antitrust Lawyers in California" for 2023
David Kiernan, Partner-in-Charge of Northern California and a member of the Business & Tort Litigation Practice, was recognized on the Daily Journal's annual list of the "Top Antitrust Lawyers in California."
The EPA has released its final PFAS reporting rule. What will it mean for companies? on December 5, 2023
Partner Matt Thurlow will take part in a Dec. 5 discussion titled “EPA’s Long-Awaited Final PFAS Reporting Rule: Wide-Ranging Impact, Extensive Reporting Obligations.”
How to Stay Golden in California as Paid Sick & Safe Leave Standards Change in 2024 on December 5, 2023
Littler attorneys explain how recent amendments to California's paid sick and safe leave law will affect your operations in 2024.
Proposition 65 – Recent Developments, Litigation Trends, and Strategies to Manage Risk on December 5, 2023
We hope you’ll join us for a cross-industry review of major trends and common claims in ever-changing Prop. 65 compliance.
Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Supporting Transportation Workers' Rights
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a lower court decision holding that only workers employed in the transportation industry can be exempt under the transportation-worker exemption to the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA).
IE&D for Lawyers: Diversity Within the Legal Field and Navigating Diversity Efforts in the Wake of Recent Decisions on November 30, 2023
Littler inclusion, equity and diversity (IE&D) leaders from New York and Boston will lead this webinar on diversity within the legal field as well as current hot topics within IE&D post Students for Fair Admissions.
Greenberg Traurig Represents Sega Sammy Creation in GAN Limited Acquisition
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Sega Sammy Creation Inc. in its acquisition of GAN Limited, a Nasdaq listed company that is a leading international B2B technology provider of internet gaming solutions and a B2C operator of internet sports betting.
California Supreme Court Approves Conflict of Interest Rules for the State Bar of California
The California Supreme Court on Tuesday approved three measures to identify and prevent conflicts of interest involving the State Bar of California.
PLI's Understanding the Intellectual Property License San Francisco 2023 on November 27-28
The Practising Law Institute's (PLI) Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2023 will take place November 27-28 in San Francisco.
Shook Co-Chair to Moderate Judicial Panel on Managing Complex Cases on November 27, 2023
Shook Class Action and Appellate Litigation Practice Group Co-Chair Amir Nassihi will moderate a panel, “Cutting Edge Management of Complex Cases,” at the Alameda County Bar Association Complex Litigation Symposium.