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English muffin company wants class action over protein thrown out
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The maker of English muffins at the center of a class action lawsuit says plaintiffs lawyers shouldn't be allowed to proceed with the case.
Shook Senior Counsel Presents Technical Introduction to Blockchains on December 5, 2022
Shook Senior Counsel Roberta Young will present “Technical Introduction to Blockchains for Patent Lawyers, Law Firm Attorneys and In-House Counsel,” December 5 at 9:15 a.m.
Justice Department Secures Agreement With University Of California, Berkeley To Make Online Content Accessible To People With Disabilities
The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a proposed consent decree in federal court to resolve allegations that the Regents of the University of California on behalf of the University of California, Berkeley (collectively, UC Berkeley) violated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) because much of UC Berkeley’s free online content is inaccessible to individuals with hearing, vision, and manual disabilities.
Boot Barn alleges California's ban on certain lizard skin products is unconstitutional
Boot Barn alleges California's ban on certain lizard skin products is unconstitutional
Attorney General Bonta Shares Tips to Help Consumers Avoid Scams and Fraud While Shopping This Holiday Season
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today provided consumers with tips on how to shop safely this holiday season.
Seven Quinn Emanuel Partners included in the 2023 edition of the IAM Global Leaders Guide
The firm is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of the IAM Global Leaders Guide, which features the IP elite from across the Patent 1000:
Judge won't put brakes on California ban on flavored tobacco
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has refused to temporarily halt California's ban on flavored tobacco while a legal challenge sorts itself out.'
Seyfarth to Sponsor and Michael Rechtin to Speak at Bisnow DICE West 2022 on November 30
Seyfarth is a sponsor of Bisnow’s Datacenter Investment Conference & Expo (DICE) West: Exploring Data Center Opportunities and Demand Drivers in California and the West Coast in San Jose, CA on November 30, 2022.
Amid economic uncertainty, new California fiscal analysis describes potential budget shortfall
With a new report from the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) showing that California could face a deficit in the next year, and the state’s progressive tax system, it’s raising questions about what resources would be available for closing potential holes in the state budget.
New mandates add to complex California litigation landscape
With more difficult economic news across the state and nation, there is growing concern about new California mandates increasing the cost and difficulty of doing business here.
Consumers allege Welch's fruit snacks are falsely labeled 'preservative free'
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — Welch Foods is facing a class action alleging its fruit snacks are falsely labeled as not containing any preservatives when they contain chemically processed ingredients as preservatives.
Mayer Brown elevates 53 lawyers to partner and counsel effective January 1
Mayer Brown today announces the elevation of 53 lawyers to partner and counsel.
Jones Day's David Kiernan and Jeffrey Levee Named Among Daily Journal's "Top Antitrust Lawyers in California"
David Kiernan, Partner-in-Charge of Northern California and a member of the Business & Tort Litigation Practice who resides in the San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices, and Jeffrey LeVee, a partner in the Antitrust & Competition Law Practice who resides in the Los Angeles Office, were recognized in the Daily Journal's annual list of the "Top Antitrust Lawyers in California."
Greenberg Traurig’s Salt Lake City Office Nearly Doubles with Leading IP Team
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has hired a group of 19 Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Practice attorneys and patent agents, more than half of whom will be in the firm’s Salt Lake City office, which first opened less than three years ago.
Troutman Pepper’s Capital Markets Practice Cements Strong Industry League Table Rankings Through Q3 2022
Troutman Pepper advised in over 100 capital markets transactions during the first three quarters of 2022 with an overall deal value of over $17.5 billion.
Federal appellate court rebukes plaintiff attorneys filing serial ADA suits
The Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has recently addressed the number of repeated ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) lawsuit filings, with a novel repudiation in its unanimous ruling in Shayler v. 1310 PCH LLC.
Builders’ Remedy becomes new tool to address California housing crisis
With housing prices and homelessness continuing to rise here, the number of cities failing to properly plan for state-mandated housing goals may soon be compelled to increase their efforts in accordance with a tool known as Builders’ Remedy.
R.J. Reynolds, others allege California's ban on flavored tobacco violates interstate commerce
R.J. Reynolds, others allege California's ban on flavored tobacco violates interstate commerce
G. Michelle Ferreira to Speak at 2022 New England IRS Representation Conference
G. Michelle Ferreira, co-managing shareholder of the San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will speak at the 2022 New England IRS Representation Conference taking place Nov. 17 – 18.
Anthony E. Guzman II Wins 2022 Minority Bar Coalition Unity Award
Anthony E. Guzman II, an associate in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Labor & Employment Practice, was honored with a Minority Bar Coalition (MBC) of the San Francisco Bay Area 2022 MBC Unity Award.