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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...
Product liability is a legal area people often oversimplify. Some individuals believe that any time they get hurt using a product, they can take legal action and collect compensation for damages. This is not true, because the nuances of product liability law can...
Every cannabis-related enterprise working to build a legitimate business in California must operate within the regulations established by the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). This includes the recent restrictions placed on billboard advertising by the Bureau of...
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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,...
Noel Edlin, Jeremy D. Huie, and Fred M. Blum are featured on the 2021 list of Super Lawyers. Every year since 2006 Edlin has been recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer in Environmental Litigation. Huie was designated a Rising Star from 2009-2012, and as a...
BEHB equity partner Erin K. Poppler is now a member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). After a rigorous review process, Erin was selected because she embodies the FDCC’s “above and beyond” standard through her exceptional work as an attorney;...
BEHB’s managing partner Noel Edlin recently shared advice with law students about to enter the job market on how to write a compelling resume. One of the cornerstones of Noel’s management style is his commitment to mentoring new attorneys to help them establish their...
If we have learned anything this past year, hopefully one powerful lesson is the importance of creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture within our society. The challenges of achieving DEI in the workplace are as old as time and just as pronounced in the...