Nicole Kamm

I’m joining a great panel this Weds to talk about how AI has impacted IP, and what it means for companies looking to innovate. Hope you can join us for a great conversation!

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Important Update for California Employers! The most significant changes to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) since its inception have now become law. These reforms aim to balance robust labor law enforcement with fairer treatment of compliant businesses. If you're a California employer, understanding these changes is crucial to navigating the new legal landscape and minimizing potential liabilities. Read our comprehensive analysis to stay informed and ensure your business is prepared: https://lnkd.in/gmfAp2k2 #PAGAReforms #CaliforniaEmployers #LaborLaw #LegalUpdate #Compliance #LawFirmNews #Employment #Employer #HR

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𝗚𝗠𝗦𝗥'𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 GMSR co-managing partner Cindy Tobisman appeared yesterday before the California Supreme Court to argue for the petitioner, Michael Rattagan, in a case against Uber Technologies, Inc.  The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals had asked the Court to decide whether, under California law, claims for fraudulent concealment are exempt from the economic loss rule. In the underlying case, Rattagan alleged that Uber fraudulently concealed information from him when he represented its subsidiaries during a problem-filled launch in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and that the concealed information led to him being arrested and vilified in the media.  The district court held that Rattagan's fraudulent concealment claims were foreclosed by the economic loss rule—a doctrine that prevents a party to a contract from recovering economic damages under tort liability theories—and thus, dismissed his complaint.  The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recognized that there is no controlling California precedent addressing whether fraudulent concealment claims are exempt from the economic loss rule, and the answer would be dispositive in the case, so it certified the question to the California Supreme Court. Law360 wrote about the oral argument, providing some highlights:  "There's nothing about [the doctrine] that we would want to shield people who commit fraud just because there’s a contract in the mix," Tobisman said.  "And in fact it would create some kind of perverse incentives for people to draw somebody into a contractual relationship because then they could have their way with them." The high court's decision is expected within the next 90 days. Click here to learn more: Clough, 𝘈𝘵𝘵𝘺'𝘴 𝘈𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘜𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘋𝘦𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘍𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘈𝘵 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘧. 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵, Law360 (June 4, 2024), https://lnkd.in/gPFm75CJ (subscription required). #SupremeCourt

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The Labor and Employment Law Section of the California Lawyers Association is proud to announce the topic of our first of two successful program submissions for the 2024 California Lawyers Association Solo & Small Firm Summit. Led by Beth Wolf Mora, and supported by Daphne Pierre Bishop, Jachyn Davis, Ireneo A. Reus III, Esq., and Timothy Williams, our Section submitted a relevant and timely program titled "What Solo & Small Firm Attorneys Need to Know Before You Dabble in Employment Law: Insights from Employment Law Practitioners." Given how dynamic labor and employment law is, there's opportunities for attorneys, especially solo and small firm practitioners, who are considering whether to dabble or expand their practice in this area of law. However, the fast-paced, and constant changes in the case law and legislation, as well as other potential traps for the unwary, and other factors to fulfill an attorney's duty of competence should also be considered before an attorney dabbles in labor and employment law. This is also why our Section's program has broad appeal for solo and small firm attorneys, and why our educational programming year-round is a valuable resource for new and experienced attorneys. Stay tuned for more information about the experienced and diverse speakers who will present this program, as well as information on our second successful program submission topic!

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https://conta.cc/4cWzq3A All too familiar to California employers is the Private Attorneys General Act ("PAGA"). On July 1, 2024, Governor Gavin Newson passed two bills that significantly alter PAGA, and some of the provisions benefit California employers, by imposing stricter standing requirements, decreasing penalties for compliant employers, and requiring manageability to litigate these claims, along with other changes detailed below. Notably, the changes do not impact cases filed or PAGA notices submitted before June 19, 2024. This new legislation is foreseen to have significant impact on California wage and hour law. (For more click the link above)

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ATTENTION all members of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the California Lawyers Association! Today is the last day to redeem your free monthly MCLE California Lawyers Association member benefit. The featured free MCLE program is only available cost-free until the end of the month. Once registered, it’s available for 90 days in your account. This month's (May 2024) free MCLE for our Section members and CLA members is: "STRONG WRITING FOR TRIAL AND OTHER ATTORNEYS" 1 Hour MCLE This webinar will demonstrate specific legal-writing techniques that will help attorneys make their writing more concise and direct, and therefore more persuasive. Too many attorneys have been trained to pad their writing with unnecessarily long sentences, awkward syntax, and overstuffed phrases that hide rather than elucidate the writer’s meaning. Through specific examples of typical legal-writing problems and their solutions, the webinar will help participants improve the clarity and focus of the briefs, letters, and other written work that is crucial to any legal practice. https://lnkd.in/g9qw_vMY

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Lighthouse Legal Search Bay Area & California Quarterly Report - July 2024 Based on our data, in this latest quarter, of all lateral partner moves to major law firms in the Bay Area, 25% were in Litigation, 20% in Corporate, 15% in Intellectual Property, 10% in Labor & Employment, and 5% in Health Care. The top firms adding the most partners this quarter were Gordon & Rees LLP, Sideman & Bancroft, LLP, and WilmerHale. Litigation remains the largest growth practice area, reflecting ongoing high demand, while Corporate and Intellectual Property practices continue to expand due to increased activity in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and technology transactions. By Contrast: California as a Whole In California as a whole, the breakdown of lateral partner moves is as follows: 23% in Litigation, 12% in Labor & Employment, 9% in Corporate, 8% in Intellectual Property, and 3% in Banking. This broader state-wide trend shows a higher concentration in Litigation and Labor & Employment compared to the Bay Area, while Corporate and Intellectual Property moves are slightly less prominent. This indicates a robust demand for litigation expertise across the state and a significant focus on employment-related legal services. Firms experiencing the most growth in partner additions statewide this quarter are Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Ogletree Deakins, and Greenberg Traurig LLP. #LegalIndustry #LateralMoves #LawFirmGrowth #BayAreaLaw #CaliforniaLaw #Litigation #CorporateLaw #IntellectualProperty #LaborAndEmployment #HealthCareLaw #PartnerAdditions #LegalRecruitment #LawFirmTrends #LighthouseLegalSearch

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California’s PAGA reform is here! In her latest legal blog, Offit Kurman, P.A. labor and employment attorney Deborah (Debbie) Petito breaks down the changes and its impact on employers and employees alike. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eREmuESg #CaliforniaLaw #PAGA #EmploymentUpdate #OffitKurman

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Many California employers have yet to comply with the State's newly signed law mandating workplace violence prevention plans and training, and there is no grace period. Is your company risking fines and citations for non-compliance? Shareholder Roger L. Scott's recent client alert covers what California employers need to know about the law and their workplace violence prevention plans and training to comply, including key statutory requirements: �� Required elements of a written workplace violence prevention plan • Keeping a log of all incidents of workplace violence • Conducting mandatory training of employees • Record keeping requirements Read "Is Your Workplace Violence Prevention Plan In Place?" to learn more: https://bit.ly/4cJj6Ua #Buchalter #LaborAndEmployment #CALaborLaw

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📢 David W. Tyra will be presenting at the Labor and Employment Law Section of the California Lawyers Association 2024 Public Sector Conference on May 10th, in Sacramento. Gain insights from industry experts, including David, who will discuss whistleblower statutes covering public employees. #LaborLaw #EmploymentLaw #PublicSector #employers #california

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Significant case result involving child endangerment and spousal abuse achieved by The Nieves Law Firm. Our legal team worked tirelessly to secure justice for our client, navigating the complexities of California law. #CaliforniaLaw #ChildEndangerment #DefenseAttorney #TheNievesLawFirm #OaklandAttorneys #CriminalDefense #Defense #Attorney #Lawyer

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Ogletree Deakins is pleased to announce the launch of the firm’s Workplace Violence Prevention Practice Group. The group, led by Sacramento shareholders Karen Tynan and Robert Rodriguez, advises and counsels employers on a broad cross-section of workplace violence and threat assessments and response.   Ogletree Deakins’ Workplace Violence Prevention Practice Group draws on a cross-discipline of more than two dozen attorneys with experience in training, workplace safety, and OSHA regulations and guidance.   Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UT77Nm   #employmentlaw #workplaceviolenceprevention #OSHA #compliance

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