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Response from the State Bar of California on Signing of Assembly Bill 3279, the Attorney Licensing Fee Bill
On September 12, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3279, the State Bar licensing fee bill.
Barnes & Thornburg Welcomes 27 New Associates
Barnes & Thornburg has welcomed 27 new attorneys to the firm as part of its fall associate class.
Jackson Lewis Expands Class Actions and Complex Litigation Practice Group with Addition of Leo Norton in Orange County, CA
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of Leo Norton as a principal in the firm's Orange County office. Norton joins Jackson Lewis from Cooley LLP, bringing nearly 23 years of experience in class action, commercial and appellate litigation.
Demystifying the Federal Grand Jury: An Overview of Federal Grand Jury Practice and Procedures on September 19, 2024
White Collar Defense and Investigations attorney Eddie Jauregui will be participating in a webinar to discuss the intricacies of federal grand juries, including their organization, operation and the extent of their powers.
Government Contracts Partner Matthew Michaels Rejoins Barnes & Thornburg in Los Angeles
Barnes & Thornburg is pleased to announce the return of Matthew J. Michaels to its Corporate Department in Los Angeles.
Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Recognized in 3rd Edition of Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators in America
Lawdragon recognized 21 attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP in its 3rd edition of the 500 Leading Litigators in America list.
Thirty-two Jones Day lawyers named in Lawdragon's 2025 "500 Leading Litigators in America"
Thirty-two Jones Day lawyers are among those listed in the 2025 edition of Lawdragon's "500 Leading Litigators in America" guide, including three named to its Hall of Fame.
Greenberg Traurig Doubles Size of San Diego Office
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP significantly expanded its San Diego footprint, including five attorneys and two paralegals, who joined the firm’s Private Wealth Services Practice from Withers LLP.
Effectively Releasing Fiduciaries from Liability on September 17, 2024
Private Wealth Services attorney Stacie Nelson will speak during a Sacramento County Bar Association webinar focused on releasing fiduciaries from liability.
Sheppard Mullin Trial Attorneys named to Lawdragon's 2025 Leading Litigators in America
Lawdragon named 10 Sheppard Mullin partners to its 500 Leading Litigators in America: John Brooks, David Douglass, Robert Friedman, Sascha Henry, Tracey Kennedy, Moe Keshavarzi, Peter Klee, Raymond Marshall, Camille Vasquez and Paul Werner.
Not a Roll of the Dice: How to Do Business Across the Gaming Industry's Variously Regulated Landscape on September 12, 2024
Litigation and regulatory attorney Johnny ElHachem, who focuses his practice in gaming law, will be speaking on a panel at the American Bar Association's (ABA) Business Law Fall Meeting.
Jones Day’s Greg Lanier named to Daily Journal 2024 "Top 100 Lawyers in California" list
Greg Lanier, a partner in Jones Day's Intellectual Property practice, was recognized on the Daily Journal's list of the "Top 100 Lawyers in California" for 2024.
How Employers Can Best Protect Themselves in Montana on September 11, 2024
During this presentation, the speakers will discuss Montana’s Wrongful Discharge From Employment Act (WDEA), how to best protect your company against WDEA claims, and critical considerations for disciplining employees and responding to requests for discharge letters.
Eric Klein and Adam Streisand Named Among Daily Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers in California
The Daily Journal selected Healthcare Team Leader Eric Klein and Private Wealth and Fiduciary Litigation Team Leader Adam Streisand among its 2024 list of “Top 100 Lawyers” in California.
Immigration and Workforce Compliance in the Food and Ag Space on September 10, 2024
The fourth session in our Business Immigration Series for 2024 will focus on specific immigration issues and compliance considerations for the food and agricultural industries.
Southwestern Law School’s Professor Andrea Freeman Publishes New Book on Food Politics
Andrea Freeman, Second Century Chair at Southwestern Law School and a recognized expert on the intersection of critical race theory, food policy, and health, has released a new book, Ruin Their Crops on the Ground: The Politics of Food in the United States, from the Trail of Tears to School Lunch.
Attorney General Bonta Announces Nearly $2 Million Settlement with Mead Johnson Regarding Lead in Infant and Toddler Formula
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a settlement with Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. and Mead Johnson & Co., LLC (together, Mead Johnson), resolving allegations that Mead Johnson sold infant and toddler formulas without the required warnings for exposure to lead, a violation of Proposition 65 and the Unfair Competition Law.
Mediation Clinic students gain experience with youth in new collaboration
The USC Gould Mediation Clinic has started a new collaborative project in restorative justice.
Southwestern Law School Joins with Lawyers for America to Expand Legal Training and Public Service
Southwestern Law School has joined Lawyers for America (LfA), becoming only the second law school in the nation to participate in the Lawyers for America Fellowship Program®.
Diane Cafferata launches the audiobook version of "Business Litigation Demystified"
Diane Cafferata, an award-winning trial lawyer at Quinn Emanuel, recently launched the audiobook version of her highly regarded guide, Business Litigation Demystified. Available on audio platforms Audible, Spotify, Google Play, Apple and others, this practical resource equips business executives, managers, and in-house counsel—both in the U.S. and internationally—with the knowledge they need to navigate the complexities of the U.S. litigation process.