News and notes from lawyers in Northern California
In the News: Northern California
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A summary of newsworthy content from Northern California lawyers and law firms.
Northern California In the Law
by Gregory Sirico
Key litigation trends in wage disputes, workplace privacy and employment practices across Northern California.
The Best Lawyers in Northern California
by Best Lawyers
Our 2022 Best Lawyers in Northern California publication features top-ranked legal talent in Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose and Santa Rosa.
Northern California "Lawyer of the Year"- Charlen Shimada
by Best Lawyers
Charlene "Chuck" Shimada is honored as 2022 "Lawyer of the Year" in Securities/Capital Markets Law in San Francisco.
"Lawyer of the Year"
Dylan D. Rudolph
Litigation - ERISA
San Francisco, CA
2025
"Lawyer of the Year"
Michèle M. Bissada
Family Law
San Jose, CA
2024
Scarlett Law Group: Mastering TBI Trial Law
by Justin Smulison
Randall H. Scarlett shares successes in traumatic brain injury cases, fueling Scarlett Law Group's growth across Northern California with specialized insights.
"Lawyer of the Year"
Craig M. Peters
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
San Francisco, CA
2023
In the News: Southern California
by Best Lawyers
A roundup of notable news of listed lawyers in Southern California.
Southern California in the Law
by Gregory Sirico
Courts in Southern California have continued to hear cases, many of them years-long battles that are still ongoing. Here is a look at some recent court cases in Southern California.
California Appeals Court Reverses Workplace Arbitration Decision
by Greg Sirico
Labor Code 432.6, a newly proposed set of legislation in California, was recently met with a successful ruling, but state officials are now reversing that decision.
Divorce in California: What You Need to Know
by Bryan Driscoll
Learn the divorce process in California, from legal requirements to property division, custody and more. Get clear answers and find the right lawyer.
Southern California Edison Facing Negligence Claims Over Wildfires
by Gregory Sirico
Southern California Edison, the largest subsidiary of the electric utility company in the state, is facing legal claims following the 2020 Bobcat wildfire.
Morrison Foerster Wins Jury Trial for University of California Davis
by Morrison & Foerster
Jury trial won for the University of California Davis in—yes—a strawberry patent infringement case.
California Grad Student Strike Sparks Legal Free-Speech Battle
by Gregory Sirico
Graduate students in California strike over free speech rights amidst university crackdowns on Pro-Palestine protests, fueling an ongoing legal battle.
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