Legal Roundup
For Second Time, State Bar Seizes Unlawful El Monte Immigration Practice of Elena Orizabal
The State Bar of California seized the unauthorized El Monte-based immigration practice of Elena Orizabal, who has a history of offering immigration and other legal services that she has no license to provide, the Office of Chief Trial Counsel announced.
The PFAS Paradox on September 14, 2024
Environmental attorney Letitia Moore will be speaking on a panel at the California Lawyers Association 2024 Environmental Law Conference, addressing the complex and challenging topic of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).
John B. Quinn and Shon Morgan Again Named Among The “Top 100 Lawyers in California” By The Daily Journal
Quinn Emanuel is pleased to announce that both Executive Chairman and Founding Partner John B. Quinn and Shon Morgan, Partner and Chair of the firm’s National Class Action Practice Group, have once again been named by the Daily Journal as among the “Top 100 Lawyers in California” in 2024.
Littler's Workplace Policy Institute Releases 2024 Labor Day Report
Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute® (WPI®), the government relations and public policy arm of Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has released its 2024 Labor Day Report.
Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition in Support of Michigan’s Conversion Therapy Ban for Minors
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the state of Michigan in Catholic Charities v. Whitmer, a lawsuit challenging Michigan’s ban on licensed health care providers offering conversion therapy for minors.
Foley Secures Landmark Victory for Pro Bono Client in Federal and State Cases
Foley & Lardner LLP is proud to announce a series of significant pro bono victories on behalf of the San Francisco Zen Center, culminating in a clean sweep across both federal and state courts.
Attorney General Bonta Issues Fourth Annual Labor Day Report
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the fourth annual Labor Day Report highlighting the California Department of Justice’s (DOJ) ongoing efforts to empower workers in California and across the country.
Polsinelli Advises Nexus Group on Partnership With Beacon Behavioral Partners
Polsinelli congratulates Nexus Group (Nexus) on its partnership with Beacon Behavioral Partners (Beacon).
Bclp Litigation Leader Noted for Collaboration on Roundup Preemption Win
BCLP Partner Lee Marshall, Global Department Leader - Litigation & Investigations, was highlighted Aug. 23 in The American Lawyer for his continuing work for client Monsanto as it defends its herbicide Roundup for parent company Bayer AG.
Shook Partner Named Among Top 250 Women in Litigation
For the sixth consecutive year, Benchmark Litigation has named Shook Partner Jessica Grant among the Top 250 Women in Litigation - USA West.
Sixteen New Legal Organizations Earn State Bar DEI Leadership Seals
The State Bar of California announced that 16 new organizations received its DEI Leadership Seal.
Thuy Nguyen named a 'Lawyer on the Fast Track' at California Legal Awards
Reed Smith is pleased to announce that real estate partner Thuy Nguyen will receive a 2024 Lawyer on the Fast Track Award.
Tax Normalization, Net Operating Losses and Intercompany Tax Allocation Payments on August 28, 2024
Tax attorneys Brad Seltzer and Mary Kate Nicholson will be co-speakers for a myLawCLE online discussion on the interactions among tax normalization, net operating losses and intercompany tax allocation payments in utility ratemaking.
Leading Business Coalition Urges Supreme Court Review in Key Case on Government-Forced Union Representation
Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute® (WPI®), the government relations and public policy arm of Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has filed an amicus curiae brief on behalf of the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW), which represents millions of businesses collectively employing tens of millions of workers across the country in nearly every industry.
Defaulted Commercial Mortgage Loans: Default Resolution, Loan Modifications, Foreclosure Proceedings, and Deed in Lieu Arrangements on August 27, 2024
Financial Services attorney Loren Higgins will be speaking on a myLawCLE program about strategies accessible to commercial mortgage lenders when addressing defaulted commercial mortgage loans.
Troutman Pepper Shortlisted for Four American Lawyer Industry Awards
The American Lawyer has named Troutman Pepper a finalist in four categories for the 2024 American Lawyer Industry Awards.
Holland & Knight Wins Dismissal of Meta Pixel Data Privacy Class Action Case Against Palomar Health
A team of Holland & Knight healthcare litigators based in San Francisco earned a significant victory for long-time client Palomar Health by securing a dismissal of a class action lawsuit involving its alleged misuse of online Meta Pixel tracking tools on its public-facing website and patient portal.
Natasha Allen and Jeffery Atkin Named California Legal Awards Honorees
Foley & Lardner LLP partners Natasha Allen and Jeffery Atkin are named 2024 California Legal Awards honorees by The Recorder and Law.com.
The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 names 404 Jones Day lawyers across 69 practice areas
The 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® has named 404 Jones Day lawyers across 69 different areas of practice spanning the Firm's 18 U.S. offices.
Attorney General Bonta and Community Leaders Engage in a Roundtable Discussion Addressing Gun Violence in San Bernardino
As part of a statewide effort to address gun violence, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today was joined by gun violence prevention leaders from across the Inland Empire for a roundtable discussion.