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Firm lawyer publishes article on intersection of copyright termination, royalty rights in Daily Journal
Kyle O’Malley discusses a recent trend among federal courts grappling with intersection of royalty rights and copyright termination rights.
Trial Begins Against Supertramp Co-Founder Roger Hodgson
Firm attorneys commence trial on behalf of former members of the band Supertramp.
Firm lawyers talk victory and values on Cal. Appellate Law Podcast
O'Malley and Erlewine discussed their recent success representing California workers in Raines v. US Healthworks.
Firm files federal lawsuit against UPS
The lawsuit asserts claims under federal civil rights laws and California employment statutes, alleging pervasive race discrimination and harassment against African American employees, and retaliation.
Firm lawyer’s article published in Plaintiff Magazine
Senior Counsel Mike Levinson’s article Incivility may cost you was published in the January 2024 issue of Plaintiff Magazine. The article summarizes and analyzes the recent California court of appeals decision Snoek v. ExakTime Innovations, Inc.
Firm files wrongful death suit in Sacramento Superior Court
Firm attorneys Nicholas A. Carlin and Michael D. Levinson have filed a wrongful death and survival lawsuit in Sacramento Superior Court on behalf of Marquis Smith, Jr.
Civil procedure update: New changes to CA discovery procedure
California Code of Civil Procedure section 2016.090 has been amended to implement a procedure for initial disclosures of information and documents similar to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The changes apply to civil actions filed on or after January 1, 2024, and remain in effect until January 1, 2027.
Court rejects Deloitte’s attempt to evade liability for employment retaliation against UCLA whistleblower
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Colin P. Leis rejected Deloitte’s attempt to dismiss whistleblower retaliation claims brought against both the consulting giant and UCLA by firm client Omar Noorzai, the former Executive Director of UCLA’s Business Transformation Office.
Raines v. US Healthworks featured as a “High Profile Case”
The California Supreme Court featured Raines v. US Healthworks as one of four high profile cases in their “Year in Review” article.
Law360 names firm lawyers “legal lions”
Law360 named the firm one of its “legal lions” of the week for their work on behalf of employees in Raines v. US Healthworks (Case No. S273630).
Firm scores landmark victory for employees in California Supreme Court
The California Supreme Court issued its opinion in Raines v. US Healthworks (Case No. S273630), holding that an employer’s business entity agents can be held directly liable under the FEHA for employment discrimination.”
Analysis: Is All Fair in Pop Art and Celebrity Photography (Part II)?
Firm partner Brian Conlon discusses the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith.
Randy Erlewine named Northern California Super Lawyer in 2023
Partner Randy Erlewine has been named a Northern California Super Lawyer for 2023, a recognition bestowed annually on the top 5% of practicing lawyers in the region.
Guardian Details America’s $50 Billion/Year Wage Theft Problem
The article cites an Economic Policy Institute study estimating that $50 billion is stolen from American workers annually. The article notes that wage theft “disproportionately affects lower-wage workers, women, people of color, and immigrant workers,” and lists the many forms of wage theft.
Firm attorney argues potential landmark California Supreme Court case
Firm partner Randy Erlewine argued before the California Supreme Court on behalf of clients Kristina Raines, Derrick Figg, and a putative class of over 500,000 aggrieved California job applicants who were subjected to discriminatory and invasive medical screenings.
SF Gate and Eater San Francisco report on firm’s wage theft class action
Popular newspaper, SF Gate, and food news magazine, Eater San Francisco, reported on the firm’s October 2022 wage theft class action settlement on behalf of hourly employees who worked at local restaurant Bobo’s Steakhouse and former establishment Bobo’s Burger Bar.
Firm adds of counsel attorney, establishes New York City presence
Firm managing partner David Given announced today the addition of Janine Small, an experienced intellectual property and entertainment lawyer, to its roster of attorneys as of counsel to the firm.
Analysis: Time’s Up for Shielding Employers from Liability for Employee Sexual Misconduct
Why the landmark 1995 California Supreme Court decision in Lisa M. v. Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital safeguarding employers from vicarious liability for their employees’ sexual misconduct on the job is ripe for abolishment.
Firm launches whistleblower retaliation action against UCLA, Deloitte
Phillips, Erlewine, Given & Carlin LLP announced today that it has filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court against the Regents of the University of California, Deloitte Consulting LLP, two high-ranking UCLA officials, and the head of Deloitte’s higher education consulting division.
Analysis: Is All Fair in Pop Art and Celebrity Photography? U.S. Supreme Court Set to Rule on Fair Use Doctrine Amidst Technological Sea Change in Art and Creativity
Firm partner Brian Conlon comments on the anticipated Supreme Court decision in Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith.