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Firm lawyer publishes article on intersection of copyright termination, royalty rights in Daily Journal
Kyle O’Malley discusses a recent trend among federal courts grappling with intersection of royalty rights and copyright termination rights.
Trial Begins Against Supertramp Co-Founder Roger Hodgson
Firm attorneys commence trial on behalf of former members of the band Supertramp.
Firm lawyers talk victory and values on Cal. Appellate Law Podcast
O'Malley and Erlewine discussed their recent success representing California workers in Raines v. US Healthworks.
Firm files federal lawsuit against UPS
The lawsuit asserts claims under federal civil rights laws and California employment statutes, alleging pervasive race discrimination and harassment against African American employees, and retaliation.
Court rejects Deloitte’s attempt to evade liability for employment retaliation against UCLA whistleblower
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Colin P. Leis rejected Deloitte’s attempt to dismiss whistleblower retaliation claims brought against both the consulting giant and UCLA by firm client Omar Noorzai, the former Executive Director of UCLA’s Business Transformation Office.
Raines v. US Healthworks featured as a “High Profile Case”
The California Supreme Court featured Raines v. US Healthworks as one of four high profile cases in their “Year in Review” article.
Law360 names firm lawyers “legal lions”
Law360 named the firm one of its “legal lions” of the week for their work on behalf of employees in Raines v. US Healthworks (Case No. S273630).
Firm scores landmark victory for employees in California Supreme Court
The California Supreme Court issued its opinion in Raines v. US Healthworks (Case No. S273630), holding that an employer’s business entity agents can be held directly liable under the FEHA for employment discrimination.”
Firm attorney argues potential landmark California Supreme Court case
Firm partner Randy Erlewine argued before the California Supreme Court on behalf of clients Kristina Raines, Derrick Figg, and a putative class of over 500,000 aggrieved California job applicants who were subjected to discriminatory and invasive medical screenings.
Firm launches whistleblower retaliation action against UCLA, Deloitte
Phillips, Erlewine, Given & Carlin LLP announced today that it has filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court against the Regents of the University of California, Deloitte Consulting LLP, two high-ranking UCLA officials, and the head of Deloitte’s higher education consulting division.
Analysis: California whistleblowers beware; complaining to the wrongdoer may not protect you from retaliation
Firm launches copyright infringement case for renowned psychotherapist
Firm attorneys David M. Given, Brian S. Conlon, and Kyle P. O’Malley (together with co-counsel) today filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in the San Francisco federal court on behalf of Marin County-based licensed psychologist and behavioral healthcare consultant.
Firm pushes back against utility “echo chamber”
Firm lawyers Nick Carlin, Brian Conlon, and Kyle O’Malley filed a response on behalf of plaintiff Anthony Gantner and California utility customers to PG&E’s amici curiae in the California Supreme Court.
Firm replies to PG&E’s “shocking positions” in California Supreme Court power shutoff class action
Firm lawyers Nicholas Carlin, Brian Conlon, and Kyle O’Malley today filed a reply brief on behalf of plaintiff Anthony Gantner and California utility customers in the California Supreme Court.
Attorney General Bonta and leading disability and worker rights advocates take stand against efforts to undermine California’s employment protections
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and ten leading disability and worker rights organizations led by Legal Aid at Work filed amicus briefs in the California Supreme Court in support of the firm’s clients in Raines v. U.S. Healthworks.
Firm lawyer selected to serve California Lawyers Association on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
The California Lawyers Association (CLA) has selected firm lawyer Kyle O’Malley to serve on its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee for the 2022-2023 term.
Firm files reply on behalf of workers in California Supreme Court
Randy Erlewine, Brian Conlon, and Kyle O’Malley filed a Reply Brief on behalf of workers in the California Supreme Court in Raines v. U.S. Healthworks.
Firm lawyer to serve on Mayor’s Commission on Persons with Disabilities
The Oakland City Council unanimously confirmed Mayor Libby Schaaf’s nomination of firm lawyer Kyle O’Malley to the Mayor’s Commission on Persons with Disabilities.
Unanimous California Supreme Court agrees to decide PG&E negligence question
The California Supreme Court today voted 6-0 (with Justice Kruger abstaining) to accept the firm’s case (Gantner v. PG&E) for review.
Firm files opening brief challenging invasive job screenings in California Supreme Court
Firm attorneys Randy Erlewine, Brian Conlon, and Kyle O’Malley filed plaintiffs’ opening brief in the California Supreme Court on behalf of clients Kristina Raines and Darrick Figg and a class of more than 500,000 California job applicants.