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McGuireWoods Earns 23 Top-Tier National Rankings in U.S. News-Best Lawyers’ ‘Best Law Firms’
McGuireWoods earned first-tier national rankings in 23 practice areas in the 2023 edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms.”
New alert helps distinguish California lawmakers casting pro-business votes in time of economic uncertainty
With recent state projections suggesting an economic slowdown and more legislation taking effect in January, a new alert provides statistics on how often California lawmakers voted in support of pro-business bills.
California man alleges cannabis products are falsely labeled regarding THC content
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California man is alleging the makers of cannabis products are falsely labeling their packaging regarding actual THC content.
California's 2023 Housing Laws Part I: Housing Law Heavy Hitters on November 16, 2022
Holland & Knight's land use attorneys will provide insights and an overview of legislation included in their annual housing legislative recap.
Twitter, tech industry shed jobs; new lawsuit challenges notification procedures
Amid thousands of tech industry layoffs in Silicon Valley and beyond, at least one company may also face a costly court battle as a new lawsuit says Twitter didn’t give employees proper notification.
Navigating the 2023 Annual Report and Proxy Season on November 17, 2022
Please join the Faegre Drinker team in a three-part series for updates on year-end financial reporting and the 2023 proxy season.
Nov. 7: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "complaint" cases
The following cases categorized as "complaint" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on Nov. 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 7: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "consumer credit collections cmpl (crc 3.740)" cases
The following cases categorized as "consumer credit collections cmpl (crc 3.740)" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on Nov. 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
After new California appellate ruling, employers have more reason to refrain from time rounding
A recent state appellate decision on employee time rounding is raising questions about its impact on California’s current and future wage policies and when there could be additional review by the California Supreme Court.
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Nov. 7
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Nov. 7 in the suits below:
Voters hope for action on inflation, crime, energy policy, homelessness
As California and other states continue counting votes from the Nov. 8 midterms, questions persist about how those elected will work to address crime, inflation, homelessness and other issues that voters have consistently ranked as top priorities.
Privacy Trends in Litigation on November 16, 2022
Qiusi Newcom, an associate in Faegre Drinker’s San Francisco office, is serving as co-chair of the Federal Communications Bar Association’s (FCBA) data security committee.
Makers of 'early allergen introduction' products for infants face class action
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — The maker of "early allergen introduction" food products for infants is facing a claim from parents that their products do not contain the advertised amount of ingredients.
Troutman Pepper Earns Top National Rankings in 2023 ‘Best Law Firms’ Including Energy ‘Law Firm of the Year’ Recognition
Troutman Pepper ranked in 39 national practice areas and 190 metropolitan practice areas in the 13th edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.”
Buchalter Awarded 41 Rankings by U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2023
Buchalter is proud to announce it has been nationally ranked in 10 practice areas and regionally ranked in 31 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.”
Ninth Circuit won't step into lawyer fight over millions from Roundup lawsuits - yet
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - There’s no need to resolve a brewing fight over more than $800 million in fees from Roundup lawsuits, a federal appeals court ruled, rejecting an attempt by plaintiff lawyers in charge of federal multidistrict litigation to collect fees from cases in state court.
Old marketing claims can't sustain California case over heart medication
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A California appeals court upheld the dismissal of lawsuits against Wyeth and other pharmaceuticals companies over a heart drug that was once criticized by Ted Kennedy and is supposed to be used only as a last resort because of its dangerous side effects.
California woman alleges wipes are fraudulently marketed as '100% biodegradable'
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A California woman alleges in a class action lawsuit that Water Wipes "100% biodegradable" wipes are fraudulently marketed to lead consumers to believe the product will completely break down after disposal in landfills.
Etf Express Names Morgan Lewis ‘Best Etf Law Firm’
Morgan Lewis has been selected as Best ETF Law Firm for the second consecutive year as part of the ETF Express US Awards 2022.
Most California lawmakers cast few votes to support small business
With inflation, repeat retail theft, and supply chain disruptions coming on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns persist about Sacramento policies impacting small business, as more data shows only a fraction of the 120-member Legislature consistently votes for bills that support Main Street enterprises.