News from October 2024
Lawdragon Selects Shook Partners as Employment Standouts
For the fifth consecutive year, legal publication Lawdragon has selected four Shook partners among its 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers.
GSK, plaintiffs in 2 Zantac cases in California reach confidential settlements
The pharmaceutical company that manufactured the popular heartburn medication Zantac has settled with two California plaintiffs who brought lawsuits alleging the active ingredient in Zantac, ranitidine, caused their cancers.
Reed Smith labor and employment lawyers featured in Lawdragon guide
Three lawyers from global law firm Reed Smith have been recognized as leading corporate employment lawyers by Lawdragon, a prestigious legal media company. Samantha Grant, Betty Graumlich and Cindy Minniti are among the 500 lawyers selected for the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers guide, which showcases the nation's best advisors on workplace matters.
A Q&A with Viviana Boero Hedrick: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
As TC continues to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, counsel Viviana Boero Hedrick of the LA office shares what it means to be a part of the Hispanic community, what inspires her, and that the unique perspectives and experiences of diverse attorneys are essential for success.
California lawmakers OK attorney licensing fee hike to better police attorneys in the state
Funding and program reforms coupled with an $88 hike in the annual dues for California attorneys will allow the State Bar of California to better protect clients’ trust funds and mete out appropriate discipline to lawyers who defy ethics rules.