On Thursday, June 1, 2023, the Grieving Families Act (Assembly Bill A6698) was passed by the New York State Assembly. The bill will now be presented to the Senate for a vote and, if passed, will be delivered to Governor Hochul for signature or veto.

Kansas City & Wichita Managing Partner Alan L. Rupe recently co-presented a webinar hosted by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for an audience of approximately 500 legal and human resources (HR) professionals.

Chicago Partner Charles Cole was recently profiled in CIO Today Magazine, in a special issue focusing on "notable & empowered personalities revamping the future." 

Seattle Partner Rachel Tallon Reynolds will join a panel on empowering women in litigation, hosted by Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle (MAMA) at the Perkins Coie LLP office on June 16 at 1:30 p.m. PT.

On May 18, 2023, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its long-awaited technical assistance document on the use of software, algorithms, and artificial intelligence (AI) in employment selection procedures. The guidance document provides insight for employers and HR professionals to use these emerging technologies in a manner consistent with Title VII. 

Washington, D.C. Partner Thomas Brooks, Los Angeles Partner Alexis Crump, and Washington, D.C. Managing Partner Jane Luxton recently penned an Expert Analysis article for Law360, titled “A Comparison Of 2 Bank Failures, With Regulatory Lessons,” which compares the circumstances surrounding the closures of Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank. 

Los Angeles Partners Craig Holden and Robert Collins recently secured a favorable jury verdict in a trade secret matter on behalf of a dental management business. In this case, Lewis Brisbois’ client filed suit against a dentist and a marketing manager who previously worked for the client’s company, alleging breach of contract as well as theft of marketing trade secrets and other confidential information.

Phoenix Partner Julie E. Maurer was recently appointed as a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), a highly selective and invitation-only network of leading corporate executives and attorneys across the globe.

Los Angeles Partner Craig Holden has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s (LABJ) 2023 “Top 100 Lawyers” list, which recognizes the most impactful attorneys in the Los Angeles region for their ongoing efforts as outstanding legal professionals.

Lewis Brisbois is pleased to announce that Atlanta/Nashville Partner Seth Friedman has been appointed to Law360’s 2023 IA General Liability Editorial Advisory Board

Orange County Partner, Co-Chair of Lewis Brisbois’ Professional Liability Practice, and Vice Chair of its Products Liability Practice Esther P. Holm has been elevated to the rank of Advocate in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), following her longtime membership in the organization. 

Orange County Partner and Co-Chair of Lewis Brisbois’ Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Kamran Salour (CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPT) recently spoke with Law360 regarding Lewis Brisbois’ strong and steady progress in rebuilding the firm’s cybersecurity team. 

Los Angeles Partner Scott Lee will join a webinar, titled “Understanding Implicit Bias in AAPI Legal Community,” hosted by the Korean Prosecutors Association (KPA) on May 31 at 12:15 p.m. PT.

On May 19, 2023, the G7 announced the coordination of additional sanctions against Russia and various individuals and entities determined to be aiding sanctions evasion. These latest measures create an additional level of legal risk for companies operating in various industries around the world.

Washington, D.C. Managing Partner Jane C. Luxton, Partner William J. Walsh, and Law Clerk George Leahy co-authored a working paper for the Washington Legal Foundation (WLF), titled “2023 PFAS Chemical Litigation: 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,'” which addresses recent developments and trends in polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) litigation.