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Happy National Paralegals Day! Swing by to say hello to Alex Lubarsky, who will present at the San Francisco Paralegal Association at 11:00 am today. Alex's session is titled "From Data to Discovery: Mastering eDiscovery Fundamentals." Remember to drop a business card in the bowl to win a gift card. We’re excited to share a few key points from our upcoming eDiscovery presentation. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Know the EDRM: Understanding the steps in the Electronic Discovery Reference Model is important. This helps us manage and protect electronic data effectively during the discovery process. 2. Be Competent: Get familiar with both the technical and legal aspects of eDiscovery. This includes knowing how to handle metadata, native formats, and ensuring we follow legal rules about data preservation and confidentiality. 3. Use Technology: Embrace advanced tools like predictive coding and AI. These technologies make reviewing documents and finding the important information we need easier and faster. We want to thank all the paralegals out there. Today, like every day, you get to wear your #superhero cape! The legal field is what it is with you! #SFPA #paralegals #eDiscovery #litigation #artificialintelligence #lawyers #legalfield Brent Gustafson Tim Morenc CEDS Donna M. Sarah Thompson, CEDS Amy McGuigan, ACP, CEDS, CAS #legaltech BlueStar

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Gordon & Rees welcomes E. Todd Trumper as a Partner in the firm's San Diego office. He joins the Employment Law practice group. Read the full announcement below: #employmentlaw #employmentlawyer #californialawyer #law #legal #lawfirm #grsm #gordonrees #your50statepartner

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CA employers: The recent, unpublished California Court of Appeal decision, Hegemier v. A Better Life Recovery LLC (https://lnkd.in/eUAmFvBm) is a stark reminder to review employee documentation to ensure compliance with the state’s ever-changing legal landscape. In Hegemier, the Court of Appeals held that a provision in an arbitration agreement that excluded from arbitration “claims that are not subject to arbitration under current law” refers to what was excluded as of the date the arbitration agreement was signed. Therefore, even though the US Supreme Court ruled in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana (https://lnkd.in/gm7dbKrv) that individual claims under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) could be forced into arbitration, because the plaintiff in this case signed the agreement prior to the Supreme Court’s ruling, the Court of Appeals held that the rule in place at the time the employee signed the agreement (prior to that Supreme Court decision) governed. Accordingly, the court held that the employer could not require the employee to bring her PAGA claim in arbitration. Employers in California should review their arbitration agreements (including when they were signed) to ensure that they do not run into similar issues.  #CA #DGPERKS

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RTGR attorney Tom Richard contributed to the California Lawyers Association’s updated guide, "When You Turn 18: A Legal Survival Guide." The age of majority marks the transition from being considered a child to being legally recognized as an adult. Historically set at 21, the age of majority was lowered to 18 following the 1971 ratification of the 26th Amendment, which granted 18-year-olds the right to vote in federal elections. In California, turning 18 means you're treated as an adult for most purposes. Check out the guide to navigate this important milestone and understand your new rights and responsibilities. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gwvXeuKc

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GT attorneys Alan Greenfield, Alice Kessler, Adil Khan, Riley Lagesen, and Magaly Zagal have written the #GTAlert titled, "SB 478 May Require Significant Shifts in Pricing Practices for California Restaurants." The piece covers: 💡 DOJ interpretation of SB 478 may impact long-established and common restaurant business practices 💡 Consequences of noncompliance are potentially significant 💡 The law goes into effect July 1, 2024 Read the full alert here: https://buff.ly/4aDKf9d. #CaliforniaRestaurants #RestaurantIndustry #GTRestaurantIndustry #CaliforniaGovernment

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In today's #FMG blog, Thomas Livingston discusses the amended California Code of Civil Procedure Section 2016.090 (SB 235). Learn more on how it affects initial disclosure and sanction requirements related to discovery abuse in the link below. #FMGLaw #TortandCatastrophicLoss #CivilProcedure #California https://lnkd.in/ekJvY_sq

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ClearyX VP Daniel Himmel recently sat down with Richard Tromans of Artificial Lawyer to discuss the evolution of ClearyX and what's in store for the upcoming Legal Innovators California conference in June. Check out the full interview here: https://hubs.la/Q02wGM2x0 #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #GenAI #LegalTech #FutureLaw

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Hiding Assets During Divorce: Possible Consequences In the realm of cheap divorce in California, failing to disclose assets can result in more severe penalties. The court retains the authority to allocate a larger share of the disclosed assets to the innocent spouse as a form of restitution. In severe instances, if the concealment is deemed fraudulent and intentional, it may lead to criminal charges with potential imprisonment. https://lnkd.in/gCjPPRgz #Divorce #legalconsequences #legaladvice #financialpenalties #legalcounsel #financialburden #legalobligation #investigations #DivorceAdvice #DivorceTips #AssetProtection #divorcelawyer #FinancialPlanning Justia Wade Law Group FindLaw Pro SuperLawyers InMail

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Starting with Legal Ops feels a bit daunting, doesn’t it? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you're juggling day-to-day priorities and thinking about kicking off legal operations. Whether you're at square one or looking to enhance your current efforts, echo.legal is here to help. We tailor our services from the ground up, from initial workshops to pinpoint key goals, to hands-on implementation—without breaking your budget or overcomplicating things. Unsure where to begin or need to refine your approach to Legal Ops? Let’s tackle it together. Get in touch! www.echo.legal #EchoLegal #LegalTech #DocumentAutomation #LegalOps

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Employers looking to enforce electronically executed arbitration agreements should take a step back and review their policies. The California Court of Appeal recently found that an arbitration agreement electronically executed by an employee was unenforceable because it was both procedurally and substantively unconscionable. Learn more about the case and how you and your clients should respond thanks to the analysis by Rachel Patta Howard of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP: https://lnkd.in/dzSf_-Xh #employmentlaw #Californialaw #arbitration #arbitrationagreements

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Recently the California Governor and legislative leaders announced sweeping changes to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Though the legislation regarding these changes has not yet passed, it is anticipated to be enacted by June 27th. Berliner Cohen Partner Eileen Kennedy explains PAGA and provides a summary of the pending reforms. To learn more and what this means for California employers, read on here: https://hubs.li/Q02CLqBJ0 #CaliforniaEmploymentLaw

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Significant case result involving child endangerment and spousal abuse achieved by The Nieves Law Firm. Our legal team worked tirelessly to secure justice for our client, navigating the complexities of California law. #CaliforniaLaw #ChildEndangerment #DefenseAttorney #TheNievesLawFirm #OaklandAttorneys #CriminalDefense #Defense #Attorney #Lawyer

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Good news for employers! A recent California Court of Appeal decision in Hernandez v. Sohnen Enterprise, Inc. has made it harder for employers to lose their right to arbitration over procedural issues like late payment of fees. This ruling confirms that if your arbitration agreement is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), it takes precedence over the California Arbitration Act (CAA). Want to learn more? Contact us today. #Arbitration #EmploymentLaw #CaliforniaArbitration #EmployerRights #LegalUpdate

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Loeb & Loeb LLP is proud to sponsor the 48th Annual University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law Entertainment Law Symposium on June 21. Entertainment of counsel Michael Helfant will be moderating the panel "The Brands Rise Again!!" This panel discussion will focus on the challenging balance between protecting the brand and intellectual property licensing for commercial exploitation in both audiovisual content and merchandising. #iplaw #brandprotection #marketing #licensing #merchandising

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#Litigation attorneys Anne Redcross Beehler and Krystal Anderson recently contributed to a Law360 article analyzing how a #California #appellate #court decision will affect lis pendens filings in post-foreclosure evictions. The article explores the potential for such #filings to delay #lenders from regaining possession, even if ultimately deemed invalid, and the implications for future #foreclosure proceedings. #realestate

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✨PARTNER SPOTLIGHT ✨ Gregg Zucker is a trial attorney whose practice covers a broad range of shareholder and partnership disputes, intellectual property litigation, real estate and breach of contract matters. Mr. Zucker has over 25 years of experience in state and federal courts throughout California and numerous other jurisdictions. Before joining Foundation Law Group, Mr. Zucker was a partner at DLA Piper and a founding partner at Affeld Grivakes Zucker LLP. Mr. Zucker represents clients under both hourly and contingency fee agreements. Some of Mr. Zucker’s successes, for plaintiffs and defendants, include: * Prevailing in an arbitration on behalf of defendants that were sued for over $100 million * Prevailing in another arbitration on behalf of a defendant that was sued for $98 million * Settling a case on a plaintiff’s behalf for $26 million in a case involving $24 million in insurance coverage * Settling a case on a plaintiff’s behalf for $3.5 million that the plaintiff had been willing to settle for $200,000 at the onset of the case * Representing a defendant at trial and settling before the verdict for a $100,000 payment by the plaintiff to the defendant * Securing the dismissal of hundreds of claims against defendants represented by Mr. Zucker, without payment to the plaintiffs Mr. Zucker is admitted to practice and has argued multiple cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, each of the U.S. District Courts in California, and numerous Superior Courts in California. Mr. Zucker received his Juris Doctor degree from UCLA and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Florida.  While in law school, Mr. Zucker was an extern for Hon. Arthur Alarcon of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. . . . . #lawyer #legalservice #corporatelaw #businesslaw #securities #corporategovernance #employmentlaw #trademarklaw #iplitigation #startups #technology #mergersandacquisitions #filmlicensing #televisionlicensing #contentlicensing #patentlaw#boutiquelawfirm #expertiese #legaladvice #crisismanagement #discrimination #tradesecret #realestatelaw #leaseagreements

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𝗚𝗠𝗦𝗥'𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 GMSR co-managing partner Cindy Tobisman appeared yesterday before the California Supreme Court to argue for the petitioner, Michael Rattagan, in a case against Uber Technologies, Inc.  The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals had asked the Court to decide whether, under California law, claims for fraudulent concealment are exempt from the economic loss rule. In the underlying case, Rattagan alleged that Uber fraudulently concealed information from him when he represented its subsidiaries during a problem-filled launch in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and that the concealed information led to him being arrested and vilified in the media.  The district court held that Rattagan's fraudulent concealment claims were foreclosed by the economic loss rule—a doctrine that prevents a party to a contract from recovering economic damages under tort liability theories—and thus, dismissed his complaint.  The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recognized that there is no controlling California precedent addressing whether fraudulent concealment claims are exempt from the economic loss rule, and the answer would be dispositive in the case, so it certified the question to the California Supreme Court. Law360 wrote about the oral argument, providing some highlights:  "There's nothing about [the doctrine] that we would want to shield people who commit fraud just because there’s a contract in the mix," Tobisman said.  "And in fact it would create some kind of perverse incentives for people to draw somebody into a contractual relationship because then they could have their way with them." The high court's decision is expected within the next 90 days. Click here to learn more: Clough, 𝘈𝘵𝘵𝘺'𝘴 𝘈𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘜𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘋𝘦𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘍𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘈𝘵 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘧. 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵, Law360 (June 4, 2024), https://lnkd.in/gPFm75CJ (subscription required). #SupremeCourt

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