Stop notices are a California-specific construction debt collection method. Much like the mechanics lien, it is an option contractors can use to expedite collection of payments. Property owners and general contractors have a vested interest in understanding this area...
Jen Ruppert
Proactive Lien Resolution Is Good for Your Business
As a commercial construction firm or general contractor, you could take the view that handling a mechanics lien is the property owner’s problem. But you know that if your vendors are causing trouble for your clients, you are the one who will be held accountable. While...
Four Factors that Affect Liability for Asbestos Claims
People experiencing the toll of an asbestos-related illness often pursue legal claims against a company or former employer to hold them liable for damages. However, the line between exposure and liability is not exactly a straight one. Are You Liable? Suppose you are...
EGHB Partners Huie and Rosenthal Achieve Defense Verdict in Jury Trial
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...
EGHB Principals Named 2021 Super Lawyers
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...
We Are Now Edlin Gallagher Huie + Blum
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,...
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel Welcomes Erin K. Poppler
EGHB 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;...
Noel Edlin Gives Law Students Resume Advice in Bloomberg Law Piece
EGHB’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...
D. Mark Jackson to Cover Toxic Tort Trends at Upcoming HarrisMartin Webinar
On February 18 D. Mark Jackson will discuss emerging trends in benzene and toxic tort litigation during HarrisMartin’s Webinar Series: Benzene Litigation - Using Genomics in the Courtroom. Along with his co-presenters, Mark will share insights about the most notable...
VIDEO: COVID and the Jury Trial
Jury trials are stressful enough when things are normal. In the COVID era, they are exponentially more difficult for all participants. Seasoned trial lawyer Fred M. Blum and leading jury consultant Ron Beaton share their insights on this timely topic. Watch Now.