Last month, in Chamber of Commerce of the U.S., et al. v. Bonta, et al. the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a key portion of California’s AB 51 based upon pre-emption by the Federal Arbitration Act. Among other things, AB 51 made it unlawful for employers...
Companies facing discrimination claims must contend with unique challenges. Continuing to manage an employee who filed a claim is one of the most difficult paths to navigate, especially when it comes to mitigating the risk of further legal action such as retaliation...
Homeowners dissatisfied with the quality of construction work initiate disputes by submitting a notification of potential concerns to the appropriate contractor. If you are a contractor who receives such a notice, nothing can happen – from a legal standpoint – until...
Personal injury claims related to trucking accidents often involve traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). As the name suggests, these injuries are some of the most dire, complicated, and expensive medical conditions to treat. As a result, trucking companies must be prepared...
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is a special piece of state-specific legislation that helps manage the environmental impact of commercial projects. However, it is often used as a delaying tactic for some projects, which may soon be a problem for...
A carefully considered labor relations program is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. Employers should strive to foster a work environment that promotes productive and happy employees. However, as it pertains to the later adjective,...
Heading into 2023, California has made several updates to its labor laws. These changes are expected to be advantageous to employees and job seekers. Employers may also find an upside to the changes. California business leaders and owners should keep two primary...
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, January 18, 2023 -- Equity partner Erin K. Poppler has joined the National Association of Women Lawyers (“NAWL”) as a Co-Chair of the organization’s Women in Environmental & Energy Law Affinity Group. Poppler will bring to her role at...
On November 10, 2022 a jury awarded a defense verdict to EGHB’s client, Domino’s Pizza, LLC and So-Cal Dominoids, Inc. in the personal injury case Thomas v. Heys. By effectively distilling the complex scientific, mechanical, and medical issues involved in this...
Edlin Gallagher Huie + Blum Among 43 U.S.-Based Firms Recognized for Strong Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) San Francisco, Ca. and Arlington, Va. (August 11, 2022) — Edlin Gallagher Huie + Blum (“EGHB”) has been named to Bloomberg Law’s second...
The 2022 Super Lawyers list features Noel Edlin, Jeremy D. Huie, and Fred M. Blum. Edlin has been recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer in Environmental Litigation every year since 2006. Huie was designated a Rising Star from 2009-2012, and as a Northern...
EGHB partner Erin K. Poppler spoke with SF Examiner reporter Benjamin Schneider about how CEQA is delaying a Whole Foods development at Masonic and Geary in San Francisco. Read more
Law school primarily prepares lawyers for the practice of law. But leading or starting a law firm requires so much more than that. It requires the entrepreneurial skills that any CEO would need to run a business; How to manage personnel, how to hire and fire, how to...