Legal Roundup
Cozen O’Connor’s Construction Group Continues its U.S. Buildout With a Major Expansion into Southern California
Cozen O’Connor announced it has further expanded its international Construction Law practice — this time into California — by adding six of the state’s leading construction attorneys to its Los Angeles office.
Leave It to Us: Managing Employee Leaves in California on March 27, 2024
California’s leave laws are complex, have a broad reach, and are subject to frequent change.
Troutman Pepper Wins Critical Trademark Dispute Securing TRO, Injunctive Relief for Guang Tai He Import Export, Inc.
Troutman Pepper Partner Ben Wagner has notched a mission-critical trademark win on behalf of Guang Tai He Import Export, Inc., a Maryland-based flooring company, securing a permanent injunction from the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
Substantial Hurdles on Substantial Similarity on March 21, 2024
In the Ninth Circuit, it has become increasingly difficult to get copyright infringement cases arising from film and TV productions dismissed due to lack of substantial similarity at the motion to dismiss stage.
Mom Support: Monique Lillard '83 encourages women in law, starting with her own mother
When Monique Lillard graduated from UCLA Law in 1983, about one-third of all newly minted lawyers were women.
Dinsmore Expands National Labor and Employment Practice with Four-Attorney Team in California
Less than a year after welcoming a dynamic team of women to Dinsmore & Shohl LLP’s Los Angeles office, the Firm’s national labor and employment practice has added four more attorneys in California.
UCLA Law welcomes Liz Vohwinkel as head of external affairs
Liz Vohwinkel, an experienced professional in fundraising, higher education and donor and alumni relations, including several previous years at UCLA School of Law, has rejoined the law school as its associate dean for external affairs.
Angela Zanin Nominated to Join Lacba Board of Trustees
Los Angeles Partner Angela Zanin was recently nominated to join the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) Board of Trustees for the 2024-2025 bar year, with her term commencing on July 1, 2024.
Mayer Brown Plays Critical Role in $2 Billion Residential and Commercial Megadevelopment to Be Built in Downtown Los Angeles
Mayer Brown partners Edgar Khalatian and Nedda Mahrou have been representing Denver-based Continuum Partners, developer of Fourth & Central, a 2-million-square-foot-plus, mixed-use neighborhood in downtown Los Angeles.
Introducing UCI Law’s Inaugural Legal Empowerment Attorney Sarah Beydoun ’23
Sarah Beydoun (’23) has recently been hired to serve as the inaugural Legal Empowerment Attorney with the University of California, Irvine School of Law (UCI Law), through a partnership with El Centro Cultural de México (El Centro), in a position that will help deepen the relationship between UCI Law’s acclaimed clinical program and the Orange County community.
DOL’s Fiduciary Proposal & Its Impact on Annuity Recommendations on March 19, 2024
Join Faegre Drinker to discuss DOL’s proposed fiduciary regulation and its amendments to Prohibited Transaction Exemptions 84-24 and 2020-02 and their anticipated impact on annuity sales.
Trends and Transactions in Technology M&A on March 19, 2024
Blank Rome partner Jason S. Kim will serve as a panelist for Expert Webcast’s live video roundtable webinar, Trends and Transactions in Technology M&A, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. PDT / 4:00 p.m. EDT.
Leadership Council for Legal Diversity Selects New Shook Partner
The Leadership Council for Legal Diversity (LCLD) has selected Partner Diana Chang as a Fellow for the 2024 program.
Holland & Knight Attorneys Secure Victory for 600 Foothill Owner in Mixed-Use Project
Holland & Knight attorneys secured a win for 600 Foothill Owner LP, a project sponsored by Cedar Street Partners LLC, by challenging the City of La Cañada Flintridge's denial of a mixed-use development project with 80 mixed-income residential dwelling units, 14 hotel units and 7,791 square feet of office space as a violation of the California Housing Accountability Act.
Attorney General Bonta Holds Recycling Fraud Suspects Accountable, Five Managers Ordered to Pay a Total of $140.5 Million in Restitution and Fines
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with CalRecycle Director Rachel Machi Wagoner, announced that five managers of Recycling Services Alliance, Inc. (RSA), who together carried out a recycling fraud scheme in Sacramento County, have been ordered to pay a total of $140.5 million total criminal restitution and administrative fines for the purpose of replenishing the money stolen from the California Refund Value (CRV) Fund.
From Office Gallery to Ivy League: Rich Reinis' Print Collection Finds Home at Princeton
Rich Reinis’ office was once a museum of sorts. His huge collection of framed prints papered the walls of his Los Angeles workspace, their evocative black-and-white imagery depicting various aspects of 20th century America.
Attorney General Bonta Urges Immediate Action by Meta to Prevent Account Takeovers
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, today sent a letter to Meta expressing deep concern regarding the increase in account takeovers and lockouts on Facebook and Instagram and the inadequacy of the company’s response to prevent and address consumer harm from these takeovers.
Rich Reinis Appointed to California Fast Food Council
Thompson Coburn Los Angeles partner Rich Reinis has been appointed to the California Fast Food Council (FFC) by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Names Epstein Becker Green Pathfinders and Fellow for 2024
Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is proud to announce that Kendria Lewis and Tryphena Liu, Associates, have been named Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinders for 2024.
Troutman Pepper Forms Incidents + Investigations Team
Troutman Pepper has formalized an Incidents + Investigations Team that caters to a growing need for comprehensive legal services around data breaches and cybersecurity incidents.