Legal Roundup
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.
Avoiding Common Pitfalls of Workplace Investigations on April 17, 2024
Workplace investigations are important in today's highly litigious workplace, but they can be tricky to execute properly.
California Department of Justice Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Shane Holland
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), today released a report on Shane Holland's death from an officer involved shooting in Adelanto, California, on June 21, 2022, involving the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (SBCSD).
Epstein Becker Green Fuels West Coast Momentum with Six-Attorney Health Care Team
Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce the addition of six accomplished attorneys—including four former government officials—to its Health Care & Life Sciences practice.
Attorney General Bonta Issues Statement Applauding FCC’s Proposed Net Neutrality Draft Order
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following statement applauding the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) draft order proposing to reestablish federal net neutrality protections and concluding that California’s own net neutrality law is consistent with the proposed rules and should stay on the books.
Cybersecurity + International Arbitration: Beware of the Fruit of the Poisonous Tree on April 11, 2024
Michael Fernandez will speak on the “Cybersecurity + International Arbitration: Beware of the Fruit of the Poisonous Tree” panel at the American Bar Association 2024 Dispute Resolution Spring Conference.
Independent Contractor Misclassification Litigation: Strategies for Defending, Settling, and Minimizing Claims on April 10, 2024
Edward Langhammer will participate in the panel discussion “Independent Contractor Misclassification Litigation: Strategies for Defending, Settling, and Minimizing Claims” hosted by Strafford.
Half an Hour for Healthcare - Helpful Hints for Health Care Companies on California Wage & Hour Issues on April 10, 2024
Part I of this three-part micro-webinar series will focus on regular rate of pay, including a discussion of healthcare specific workweek laws, alternative workweek schedules, standby pay, and more.
Healthcare Team Represented UCLA Health in Acquisition of HCA’s West Hills Hospital and Medical Center
Sheppard Mullin advised UCLA Health in its acquisition of HCA Healthcare’s West Hills Hospital and Medical Center.
Brett Watson Appointed to Inland Counties Legal Services Board of Directors
Brett Watson, chair of the firm’s Retail Banking Practice, has been appointed to the Inland Counties Legal Services (ICLS) Board of Directors.
State Bar of California Publishes Reports Outlining Fee Increase Needs
As required by the Legislature, the State Bar has published three reports detailing its funding needs to support its public protection mission in 2025 and beyond.