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Firm helps conclude acquisition of Dr. Maya Angelou’s personal papers by New York Public Library
Firm attorneys concluded their representation of the Dr. Maya Angelou Foundation in the acquisition of her remaining personal papers and other materials by the New York Public Library.
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 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.”
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.
$789,000 settlement in traumatic brain injury case
Firm partner Nicholas Carlin and senior counsel Mike Levinson achieved a cumulative settlement of $789,000 related to firm client Stephen O’Mara’s traumatic brain injury.
Court grants final approval of $92 million TikTok privacy class action settlement
The agreement settles multidistrict litigation on behalf of a nationwide class of 89 million app users who alleged TikTok surreptitiously harvested and profited from private user information in violation of numerous federal and state consumer privacy laws.
Firm concludes multi-million dollar wage and hour settlement
Firm partner Randy Erlewine finished his representation today of a class of hourly workers, obtaining final approval of a $3.1 million settlement.
Court grants final approval to wage deal for car dealership employees
Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge granted final approval of a class action settlement reached by the firm on behalf of approximately 160 former workers of Winter Honda and Winter Chevrolet.
Firm prevails on appeal denying forced arbitration in laser procedure case
Firm lawyers Nick Carlin and Brian Conlon scored a major victory today for California consumers by convincing an appellate court to affirm a Los Angeles County Superior Court’s decision denying Defendant LaserAway’s petition to compel arbitration.
Firm wins appeal limiting forced arbitration in wage theft case
The First District agreed with the firm that Hanless’ arbitration agreement was limited to only the defendant identified in the agreement and did not apply to claims against the individual owners of that car dealership or the other 12 dealership defendants.
Firm prevails upon Copyright Office to register Dead Kennedys logo
A three-person panel of the U.S. Copyright Office Review Board today sided with firm client DEAD KENNEDYS.
Court grants final approval of restaurant worker settlement
San Francisco Superior Court Judge Teri L Jackson today granted final approval of the class action settlement reached by the firm on behalf of approximately 150 former workers of Burritt Room + Tavern in San Francisco.
Firm scores $2.8 million judgment in wage theft case against Midas franchisee
Napa County Superior Court Judge Victoria Wood today entered a $2.8 million judgment against CRC Luxury Motors, LLC and its owners in a class case brought by the firm on behalf of about 170 former employees.
Firm obtains $1.2 million settlement in brain injury case
On the eve of trial, firm partner Nick Carlin and associate Mike Levinson, along with co-counsel Zach Zwerdling, resolved the case of client Amanda Morettini, who was injured in a rear-end collision.
Court okays class settlement for Burritt Room employees
San Francisco Superior Court Judge Teri L. Jackson today granted the firm’s motion for preliminary approval of a $1 million class action settlement.
Firm secures $470,000 in personal injury case
Partner Nick Carlin and associate Mike Levinson represented the clients, whose claims arose from a rear-end collision involving Ms. Miyashiro’s car.
Firm scores million dollar plus verdict in personal injury case
Firm secures $1.45 million recovery in brain injury case
Following a three-week trial in Santa Clara County Superior Court, firm partner Nick Carlin, assisted by associate Michael Levinson and paralegal Kaylee Racs, obtained a $1.25 million jury verdict.
Firm closes “Spirit in the Sky” sale
Partner David Given and of counsel attorney Elliot Cahn have completed their representation of Trans/Tone Productions and Great Honesty Music in the sale of the master recording of and song copyright.
Firm scores $630,000 victory against Cheesecake Factory
Two related corporate entities doing business as the well-known restaurant chain The Cheesecake Factory today agreed to have judgment entered against them for $630,000 in a brain injury case.