California has a reputation as a national leader in labor rights and employee protections. Companies must follow the legal guidelines to stay compliant and protect their place in one of the country’s largest and most lucrative markets. As we reach the last month of...
In a recent press release dated November 2, 2023, the Senate Budget Committee, led by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), launched an investigation into the challenges faced by insurance companies due to mounting climate change risks. The...
California’s environmental protections are one of the biggest hurdles you’ll likely have when preparing for your development projects. Once you’ve broken ground, you’re usually in good shape, but an unwelcome visitor can stop everything. When an endangered species...
Pregnancy discrimination is a serious matter and discussions surrounding pregnant employees can have high stakes. Pregnancy disability leave is a probable topic in any workplace that, if handled improperly, can be the catalyst for a discrimination claim. Pregnancy...
As a commercial real estate developer, you probably have a lot of experience with people fighting your projects. One of the most common types of difficulty is with a person called a NIMBY. NIMBY is an acronym for "not in my back yard," and it tends to describe a...
While in legal circles, mass tort and class action are seen as more or less interchangeable; there are important distinctions between them. The main distinction is that mass torts are several individual lawsuits against a company, whereas a class action is one...
Formerly situated in the realm of science fiction, self-driving cars will soon become part of our everyday lives. Automated vehicles and the systems they run on should theoretically make car travel safer and more efficient. But before that can happen, automakers need...
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Edlin Gallagher Huie + Blum (EGHB) is proud to announce its continued recognition in Bloomberg Law’s prestigious Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Framework for 2024. This marks the firm’s third consecutive year on the list, reinforcing its commitment to...
The 2024 Super Lawyers list features six Edlin Gallagher Huie + Blum attorneys. Included among them are Noel Edlin, Jeremy D. Huie, Fred M. Blum, Erin K. Poppler, and Marte J. Bassi. Edlin, a founding partner who defends clients throughout the U.S. in high-stakes...
In a significant stride towards climate resilience, a recent report offers comprehensive insights into the investment landscape of insurers licensed in California, Oregon, and Washington. Deep analysis sheds light on the potential financial losses insurance companies...
On October 20, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a groundbreaking final rule that enhances the reporting requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). PFAS, often referred to as "forever...
The 2023 Super Lawyers list features four Edlin Gallagher Huie + Blum equity partners. Included among them are Fred M. Blum, Noel Edlin, Jeremy D. Huie, and Erin K. Poppler. Huie, and Poppler were selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in previous years. Blum...
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...