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...
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Did a Traumatic Brain Injury Occur?
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...
Will CEQA Be a Barrier to Cannabis Businesses?
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...
Are Your Workers Planning a Strike?
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,...
How Will Pay Transparency and Data Requirements Change Your Business?
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...
California’s Environmental Goals May Jeopardize Trucking
Last Wednesday the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced extensive plans to dramatically reduce the state's reliance upon fossil fuels to reach carbon neutrality by the year 2045. CARB's 2022 Scoping Plan outlines what is arguably the most ambitious agenda...
Creditor Classification Affects Debt Recovery
Collecting on debts is a critical aspect of running a successful business. Occasionally, those funds can be difficult to recover, especially when dealing with a debtor facing bankruptcy. Under such dire circumstances, the outcome greatly depends upon how your business...
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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...
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.