The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken significant steps to address two potentially harmful chemicals, trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE), through comprehensive new regulations announced on December 9, 2024. These rules, implemented...
How to Properly Document Employee Performance Issues Documenting performance issues is crucial, especially when dealing with employees who have previously filed complaints against your company. While retaliation protections don't extend to legitimate,...
In short, yes. There is always a wrong way to respond to any allegation of wrongdoing in any type of law. Resolving and overcoming retaliation claims is a difficult needle to thread, but that difficulty will go through the roof if you make some of these missteps:...
When allegations arise that the soil on a property you own or previously owned contains harmful chemicals, your company could face significant legal challenges. Addressing soil contamination is costly, and in many cases, there are complex federal implications. Both...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a significant new regulation on April 10, 2024, aimed at protecting public health from harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals found in drinking water. This rule, known as the National Primary...
As the presence of autonomous vehicles becomes increasingly common on the road, there are several challenges accompanying the advancement of this technology that need to be considered not only by the industry but also by every driver sharing the road with these...
On January 8, 2024, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a significant step in environmental protection with the finalization of a rule preventing the manufacture or processing of 329 per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) known as "inactive...
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We are delighted to announce that Caitlin Wiley-Walker has been elevated to Partner at Edlin Gallagher Huie + Blum. Caitlin’s outstanding work in environmental, general litigation, toxic tort, and personal injury defense, including securing a recent product...
Case Background In a significant victory for our client, a leading amusement ride manufacturer and its affiliated companies, Edlin Gallagher Huie + Blum (EGHB) attorneys successfully obtained summary judgment in a complex personal injury case involving allegations of...
Introduction In a recent high-profile case, Edlin Gallagher Huie + Blum (EGHB) successfully defended the San Francisco 49ers in a wrongful death lawsuit alleging negligence and premises liability. The case, which stemmed from a 2018 assault at Levi's Stadium in Santa...
We are pleased to share a significant victory in a complex environmental cleanup case brought principally under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The United States District Court for the Northern District of...
As another year draws to a close, we recently paused to celebrate the holiday season with our annual firm gathering. Our recent holiday party was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the strong relationships we've built with our clients and business partners...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Edlin Gallagher Huie + Blum, a leading law firm known for its exceptional results and trial work, is pleased to announce the relocation of its headquarters to a new office space in the heart of San Francisco's financial district. Effective December...