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Indemnity is a hotly negotiated aspect of commercial contracts. The goal of indemnity is to place various risks with the party best equipped to respond to it. These risks can be transactional costs or those associated with third-party claims, but there are limits in...
The growing tide of workers leaving their jobs, the so-called the “Great Resignation,” is a major concern for employers throughout the U.S. and is wreaking havoc on the American economy. Initially it was difficult for experts to clearly pinpoint precisely why people...
The oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach has restarted many conversations around the oil and gas industry. Some are calling for an even greater emphasis on pumping restrictions and punishing oil companies as a response to this tragic event. How Bad Is the...
In any toxic tort, be it exposure to asbestos, benzene, or another potentially harmful substance, plaintiffs must prove that their injury was directly caused by interacting with or proximity to the chemical in question. Proving harm and causation is a basic aspect of...
Product liability cases are often highly technical and can require expert testimony to help make your case in court. Which type of expert is chosen and whether expert testimony is required depends on the test used. Under California law, there are two tests that can...
Lawsuits are typically disruptive and expensive. Business leaders often must divert valuable resources away from routine operations and need to mitigate financial and operational losses. Therefore, if you are running a business, it’s critical to understand what makes...
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A growing number of American workers, especially in California, are filing Covid-related employment law claims and the trend is ticking up given the political divide around mask-wearing and vaccinations. See what EGHB employment attorney Jesper Rasmussen said to...
Putting the client first: Arriving at the office at 7 a.m. and departing the next morning at 7 a.m. — which any good trial lawyer has done more times than they wish to count — is an example of putting clients first. Or working on vacation or holidays to deal with...
There have been major disruptions in recent years that promise to change the very nature of work. From the ongoing shifts caused by the COVID19 pandemic, the impacts caused Read More..
Have you struggled with the legal complexities of being issued a license or maybe you have an idea and unsure how to get into the industry? Or maybe you have a license and you’re trying to open up operations, or looking to get out of the industry and sell your...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – August 27, 2021: Today a San Francisco jury delivered a defense verdict for Edlin Gallagher Huie + Blum’s client, a seller of electrical products. The plaintiff was a 77-year-old HVAC technician diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma. EGHB...
A generation before Socrates uttered his first wise words, the philosopher Heraclitus penned a punch-packing proverb: The only constant in life is change. This ancient adage holds up well in modern times and carries special relevance as we announce our new firm name,...