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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.
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.
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 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.
Firm launches copyright infringement case for renowned psychotherapist
Firm attorneys David M. Given, Brian S. Conlon, and Kyle P. O’Malley (together with co-counsel) today filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in the San Francisco federal court on behalf of Marin County-based licensed psychologist and behavioral healthcare consultant.
Firm pushes back against utility “echo chamber”
Firm lawyers Nick Carlin, Brian Conlon, and Kyle O’Malley filed a response on behalf of plaintiff Anthony Gantner and California utility customers to PG&E’s amici curiae in the California Supreme Court.
Firm replies to PG&E’s “shocking positions” in California Supreme Court power shutoff class action
Firm lawyers Nicholas Carlin, Brian Conlon, and Kyle O’Malley today filed a reply brief on behalf of plaintiff Anthony Gantner and California utility customers in the California Supreme Court.
Attorney General Bonta and leading disability and worker rights advocates take stand against efforts to undermine California’s employment protections
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and ten leading disability and worker rights organizations led by Legal Aid at Work filed amicus briefs in the California Supreme Court in support of the firm’s clients in Raines v. U.S. Healthworks.
Firm files reply on behalf of workers in California Supreme Court
Randy Erlewine, Brian Conlon, and Kyle O’Malley filed a Reply Brief on behalf of workers in the California Supreme Court in Raines v. U.S. Healthworks.
Unanimous California Supreme Court agrees to decide PG&E negligence question
The California Supreme Court today voted 6-0 (with Justice Kruger abstaining) to accept the firm’s case (Gantner v. PG&E) for review.
Firm files opening brief challenging invasive job screenings in California Supreme Court
Firm attorneys Randy Erlewine, Brian Conlon, and Kyle O’Malley filed plaintiffs’ opening brief in the California Supreme Court on behalf of clients Kristina Raines and Darrick Figg and a class of more than 500,000 California job applicants.
Unanimous California Supreme Court agrees to decide Fair Employment and Housing Act question
The Court will resolve the important question of whether a corporate agent acting on behalf of an employer can be independently liable for its violation of California’s discrimination laws (the Fair Employment and Housing Act – “FEHA”).
Ninth Circuit sends firm’s challenge to PG&E power shutoffs to California Supreme Court
A Ninth Circuit panel today certified two novel questions of California law in the firm’s negligence class action against PG&E to the California Supreme Court.
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.