Legal Roundup
Attorney General Bonta: Essential Legislation to Protect Children’s Data Privacy Passes Assembly
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following statement after Assembly Bill 1949 (AB 1949), the California Children’s Data Privacy Act, passed the Assembly. AB 1949, sponsored by Attorney General Bonta and authored by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland), would provide more robust protections for kids’ data privacy.
Shail P. Shah and Ruben Sislyan Speak at 2024 TEI Region 10 Conference
Greenberg Traurig, LLP Tax Practice Shareholders Shail P. Shah and Ruben Sislyan will present at the 2024 Tax Executives Institute (TEI) Region 10 Conference May 23.
Navigating the Fda’s Laboratory-developed Tests Final Rule on May 23, 2024
On April 29, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a long-awaited final rule asserting its authority to regulate laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) as medical devices.
Thompson Coburn Shuts Down Fraudulent Website for Marymount California University
Thompson Coburn partners Emily Murphy and Michael Parks and associate Brendan Bement sent a cease-and-desist letter to prevent website fraudsters from impersonating Marymount California University.
Anatomy of a Class Action Surge on May 20, 2024
Melissa Siebert will moderate the panel “Anatomy of a Class Action Surge” at the NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit in San Diego.
BakerHostetler continues West Coast expansion with addition of fintech counsel Isabelle Corbett Sterling
Isabelle Corbett Sterling has joined BakerHostetler’s San Francisco office as counsel in the Business Practice Group and as a member of the Blockchain Technologies and Digital Assets team.
Legal Issues Concerning Working Platforms and Key Legal Risk Management Considerations on May 17, 2024
Richard Kalson will present “Legal Issues Concerning Working Platforms and Key Legal Risk Management Considerations” at the Association for Drilled Shaft Contractors West Coast Chapter Annual Meeting.
Yvonne Toy Named a 2024 Lawdragon Leading Immigration Lawyer
San Francisco shareholder Yvonne Toy has been named to The 2024 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers list.
Expunction Gumption: Troutman Pepper Helps Pro Bono Clients Clear Names
An estimated 78 million people in the United States have a criminal record, and those with records face extreme economic devastation, according to the 2023 National Survey of People with Records.
Attorney General Bonta Visits Affordable Housing Development in Oakland, Touts DOJ Actions to House Californians
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today visited Casa Sueños (“House of Dreams”) in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland.
Prop 65 Ace Will Wagner Returns to Greenberg Traurig in California
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Proposition 65 & Green Chemistry Practice with the addition of Will Wagner, who rejoins the firm as a shareholder in the Sacramento office.
Thuy Nguyen named a 2024 Woman of Influence by GlobeSt.
Reed Smith is pleased to announce that Thuy Nguyen, partner in its Real Estate Group, has been named a “2024 Woman of Influence,” presented by GlobeSt., in the Rising Star category. Nguyen was honored at the annual GlobeSt.
Attorney General Bonta Announces Final Regulations Implementing New Online Charitable Fundraising Law
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the final regulations implementing Assembly Bill 488 (Government Code section 12599.9), a first-of-its-kind law governing charitable fundraising on internet platforms.
Boilerplate Employment Documents in California: Time to Review and Update to Minimize Risk on April 23, 2024
Ethan Chernin, Elena Hillman, Michele Ballard Miller, and Bethany Vasquez will present "Boilerplate Employment Documents in California: Time to Review and Update to Minimize Risk."
Surf & Turf: Serving Up Autonomous Regulations on April 22, 2024
Litigation attorney Allison Skopec will be speaking at the Law-Tech Connect conference on a panel discussing the diverse legal landscapes governing autonomous technologies on land, at sea and in the air.
Troutman Pepper Shortlisted for Three Wind Investment Awards
Troutman Pepper and Partner Anne Loomis have been named among the 2024 Wind Investment Awards finalists.
Corporate Counsel Rank Troutman Pepper Among Top 30 Law Firms for Client Service in 2024 BTI Client Service A-Team Report
Troutman Pepper has been recognized for exceptional client service performance, ranking No. 28 and earning the highest “Best of the Best” distinction, according to the BTI Client Service A-Team 2024 report.
Bite-Sized Legal: Good ’Til the Last Drop! on Aprl 17, 2024
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Gurneet Singh recognized for Corporate Responsibility by South Asian Bar Association of Northern California
Gurneet Singh is the recipient of the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California 2024 "Corporate Responsibility Award."
Drumke to Participate in Trial Masters Panel at 2024 ABA TIPS Section Conference
Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP Partner Michael W. Drumke will serve as a panelist at the ninth annual American Bar Association (ABA) Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) Conference on May 2 in Hollywood, California.