University of California Los Angeles
Recent News About University of California Los Angeles
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Appeals court overturns verdict against UCLA, citing 'grave errors' by judge
The California Court of Appeal’s Second Appellate District recently reversed a $13 million judgment against the University of California Los Angeles in a gender discrimination and age harassment lawsuit. -
Appeals court reverses $13 million award against UCLA in professor's gender discrimination suit
A $13 million award for a former UCLA professor was reversed as a three-judge appeals court panel called out a lower court’s ruling in her gender discrimination case. -
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Fox Welcomes Bankruptcy Partner Keith Owens in Los Angeles
Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to welcome Keith C. Owens in Los Angeles as a partner in the Financial Restructuring & Bankruptcy Department. -
Business group pans 'cherry-picked' report extolling success of PAGA
The state of California collected $88 million in penalties from employers last year in cases brought under the Private Attorney General Act (PAGA), a unique law allowing workers to sue on behalf of the state – nearly three times as much as in 2018 – according to a new report from the UCLA Labor Center. -
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Greenberg Traurig Adds Restructuring Shareholder David Guess in Orange County
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added experienced restructuring attorney David M. Guess as a shareholder in the firm’s Orange County office. -
REED SMITH LLP: Deal Us In: Women at the Deal Table
This half-day program will delve into topics surrounding women deal-makers, C-suite and board members, with panels designed to inform, educate, empower and inspire attendees. -
PEPPER HAMILTON: Pepper Hamilton Sponsoring the Women Founders Network 2019 Fast Pitch Event
Pepper Hamilton will be sponsoring the Women Founders Network's 2019 Fast Pitch Event which takes place at the University of California, Los Angeles on October 30, 2019. -
GREENBERG TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig's Barbara T. Kaplan and Michelle Ferreira to Speak at the UCLA Annual Tax Controversy Institute Conference
Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Barbara T. Kaplan and Michelle Ferreira will speak at the UCLA Annual Tax Controversy Institute open forum on Oct. 22, 2019 in Beverly Hills, CA. -
Johnson & Johnson witness in talc trial says some presented findings are 'scientifically incorrect for a number of reasons'
TORRANCE – Attorneys for plaintiff Carolyn Weirick on Friday presented study findings that said a person’s risk of developing mesothelioma goes up with increased talc powder dosage and the younger a person is exposed, the higher the risk, but an expert witness for Johnson & Johnson disputed portions of that testimony. -
SHEPPARD MULLIN: Sheppard Mullin’s Samantha C. Grant is the First Woman of Color Elected Chair-Elect of the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law
Sheppard Mullin is pleased to announce that partner Samantha C. Grant has been elected Chair-Elect of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Labor and Employment Law. Grant is the first woman of color elected to that position.