Legal Roundup
M&A Circle - The Super Powers of Private Equity on October 5, 2023
We are proud to be hosting the Association for Corporate Growth – Silicon Valley’s next M&A Circle in our Palo Alto office on October 5th from 4:00PM to 6:00 PM.
Building a Company Culture of Cyber Resiliency on October 5, 2023
Threats of breaches, ransomware attacks, deep fakes and other cybersecurity risks plague the minds of in-house counsel.
LMG Life Sciences recognizes Reed Smith lawyers in 2023 directory
Reed Smith’s health care and life sciences lawyers in the U.S. are well-represented in LMG Life Sciences rankings for 2023, reflecting the firm’s strong track record in the key areas of product liability, health care reimbursement and government investigations.
Meet our 2023 PILC Grant Recipients Working in Government – Part One
Southwestern's Public Interest Law Committee (PILC) is a student-run organization that sponsors several events each year to raise student awareness and involvement in providing legal services for underrepresented communities and is dedicated to facilitating public interest law careers by supporting students in public interest work through fundraising efforts for the school's Public Interest Law Summer Grant Program.
USC Gould welcomes JD class that raises standards of achievement
For the fifth consecutive year, the USC Gould School of Law’s incoming JD class has redefined the standards of scholastic achievement and professional accomplishment.
Amy Metzgar Joins Tressler's Insurance Practice Group
Tressler is pleased to welcome Amy L. Metzgar to our Orange County, California office.
Ai and the Next Frontier: Understanding What’s Ahead in Intellectual Property on September 27, 2023
Learn how the surge in generative AI sparks new challenges for companies focused on protecting, enforcing and monetizing their intellectual property.
Mayer Brown named a "Most Admired Law Firm To Work For" by Los Angeles Business Journal
Mayer Brown has again been named to Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ)’s list of “Most Admired Law Firms To Work For.”
Jae Lee Joins Nelson Mullins as Partner in San Diego
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is pleased to announce that Dr. Jae Lee is joining the firm’s San Diego office as a partner.
Attorney General Bonta Announces $925,000 Settlement with Palm Springs Pharmacy
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $925,000 settlement agreement with LASR Enterprises, a Southern California pharmacy accused of defrauding California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal.
California Supreme Court Rules on Two State Bar Proposals
The court denied the State Bar’s petition for rule changes involving how moral character applications are processed, as well as changes to the Law Office Study and the Practical Training of Law Students programs.
LA Business Journal ranks Reed Smith among ‘most admired’ law firms
The Los Angeles Business Journal has named Reed Smith a “Leader of Influence” and one of the region’s “Most Admired Law Firms to Work for 2023.”
Five Sheppard Mullin Partners named to Lawdragon's 2024 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide
Lawdragon named five Sheppard Mullin partners to its 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide: Kelly Hensley, Tracey Kennedy, Greg Labate, Richard Simmons and Jonathan Stoler.
Mayer Brown partner Ruth Zadikany named 2023 "Lawyer on the Fast Track" by The Recorder
Mayer Brown partner Ruth Zadikany was named a 2023 “Lawyer on the Fast Track” by The Recorder.
California man receives sentence for defrauding military veterans' families and california educational institutions
A Los Angeles man has been sentenced for defrauding military veterans' families and educational institutions in California. The man ran a fraudulent operation that targeted family members of military veterans and various educational institutions across the state. The scheme involved charging these families at least $500 each for fraudulent tuition waivers.
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Multi-agency operation in Santa Ana results in arrest of suspected Sinaloa cartel member, seizure of 135 pounds of narcotics
A successful multi-agency operation in Santa Ana has resulted in the arrest of a suspected member of the Sinaloa cartel and the seizure of 135 pounds of illegal narcotics. The operation, led by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and supported by U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the West Covina Police Department, and the California Highway Patrol (CHP), was part of the INCA Task Force spearheaded by the California DOJ.
California Supreme Court rules on two state bar petitions
The California Supreme Court recently issued two rulings on petitions submitted by the State Bar of California. The first decision involved the denial of the Bar's request for rule changes regarding Moral Character applications, Law Office Study, and Practical Training of Law Students. According to a press release from the California Supreme Court, the denial was based on the State Bar's failure to adequately explain the proposed rule changes and consider the potential ethical implications for students involved in the programs.
Reed Smith lawyers honored at 2023 California Legal Awards
The Recorder will honor five Reed Smith lawyers in three categories at its upcoming 2023 California Legal Awards.
Mayer Brown partner Dominique Shelton Leipzig named 2023 "Woman Leader in Tech Law" by The Recorder
Mayer Brown Cybersecurity & Data Privacy partner Dominique Shelton Leipzig has once again been named a “Woman Leader in Tech Law” by The Recorder.