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Firm files suit against Pornhub amid user privacy violations
The class action suit is currently pending in the Southern District of California before Judge Scarsi.
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 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.
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.
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.
Analysis: California whistleblowers beware; complaining to the wrongdoer may not protect you from retaliation
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.
Conférence Los Angeles Accueil - Introduction à la propriété Intellectuelle aux Etats-Unis
Notre collaboratrice, Nina C. Pouget, a donné une conférence en français sur le thème de la propriété intellectuelle aux Etats-Unis et les principales différences avec le système français en la matière.
Los Angeles Accueil Conference – An Introduction to Intellectual Property in the United States
Firm attorney, Nina C. Pouget, presented in French on the topic of Intellectual Property in the U.S. and the main differences with the French IP system.
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 lawyer to become licensed to practice in France
Firm lawyer, Nina Pouget, has passed the Article 100 examination, the French equivalent of the bar exam for attorneys outside of the EU to practice law in France.
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.