United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Manatt Adds Former United States Attorney for the Southern District of California and Unveils San Diego Office

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

With extensive experience that spans the private and public sectors, Grossman most recently served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of California.

Key Points: 
  • With extensive experience that spans the private and public sectors, Grossman most recently served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of California.
  • “Randy’s arrival is an important expansion of our litigation powerhouse team, led by stellar trial attorney and former public defender Naeun Rim and Partner Charles Weir .
  • As the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, he was the chief federal law enforcement official responsible for prosecuting federal crimes committed throughout San Diego and Imperial counties as well as for representing the United States in civil litigation.
  • The new San Diego space, which establishes the Firm’s 11th location nationwide and its sixth in California, is the latest example of these efforts.

NCLA Amicus Brief Tells Ninth Circuit to End Calif. Ban on Special Ed. Funding for Religious Schools

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Provisions in the California Education Code only allow “nonsectarian” schools to be certified for receiving special education services.

Key Points: 
  • Provisions in the California Education Code only allow “nonsectarian” schools to be certified for receiving special education services.
  • By categorically denying these resources to religious schools, California defies the First Amendment’s clause protecting the free exercise of religion.
  • The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty represents Jewish parents and private schools, in Loffman v. California Dept.
  • We have every confidence that the Ninth Circuit will enjoin this misguided law.”

Clark Hill & Irwin IP Announce Federal Court Finding on Eleanor Car, Denice Halicki Owns the Copyrights and Trademarks to Gone in 60 Seconds Movie Trilogy and All Merchandising Rights to Eleanor Car as She Appears in the Remake

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Friday, November 3, 2023

As the District Court itself previously noted, the Ninth Circuit has twice strongly suggested that the Remake Eleanor car character is protectible as a copyrighted character.

Key Points: 
  • As the District Court itself previously noted, the Ninth Circuit has twice strongly suggested that the Remake Eleanor car character is protectible as a copyrighted character.
  • Denice Halicki has three Official Eleanor Licensee that restore, build and sell Official Eleanor cars: “Fusion Motors”, “Eleanor Garage” and “Brand New Eleanor”.
  • Carroll Shelby had nothing to do with Gone in 60 Seconds or Eleanor car from the Remake.
  • The Eleanor car character’s demand and popularity are greater than ever.” Denice Halicki
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Reeves Immigration Law Group Welcomes Kim Luu-Ng as Of Counsel

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reeves Immigration Law Group is proud to announce that renowned immigration attorney Kim Luu-Ng has joined the firm as Of Counsel.

Key Points: 
  • PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reeves Immigration Law Group is proud to announce that renowned immigration attorney Kim Luu-Ng has joined the firm as Of Counsel.
  • Prior to joining Reeves, Ms. Luu-Ng was Founder and Managing Partner of KLN Firm PC, a boutique immigration law firm that exclusively practices business, family, and humanitarian immigration law.
  • Ms. Luu-Ng is well-known for representing individuals, investors, and companies in all facets of immigration law before USCIS, U.S. Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
  • "Being part of Reeves Immigration Law Group is an incredible opportunity, and I'm heartened that my background and experience can be a valuable catalyst for growth within the Firm," said Ms. Luu-Ng.

Historic Decision: Hotel Bel-Air Ordered to Pay $10’s of Millions in Back Wages, Offer Reinstatement to 152 Former Employees, and Recognize Union UNITE HERE Local 11

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Today, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the Hotel Bel-Air to pay potentially tens of millions of dollars to over a hundred of its former employees.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the Hotel Bel-Air to pay potentially tens of millions of dollars to over a hundred of its former employees.
  • The decision resolves one of the longstanding labor lawsuits in the country and one of the biggest in U.S. history in terms of damages.
  • When the property reopened in 2011, management refused to rehire 152 of 176 of its former employees who applied to return to work.
  • These illegal and immoral practices have no place in our city,” said Kurt Petersen, co-president of UNITE HERE Local 11.

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms That Covid-19 Cases Brought by Inmates Can Move Forward Against California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)

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Monday, October 16, 2023

The cases include claims by the families of San Quentin inmates killed by COVID-19, as well as a class action brought by San Quentin inmates who contracted COVID-19 and recovered.

Key Points: 
  • The cases include claims by the families of San Quentin inmates killed by COVID-19, as well as a class action brought by San Quentin inmates who contracted COVID-19 and recovered.
  • These are believed to be the first federal lawsuits brought by inmates against prison officials around the country that a court of appeals has allowed to move forward.
  • Among these cases now affirmed by the Ninth Circuit are one brought by the family of inmate Daniel Ruiz.
  • The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals opinion in these cases is available upon request.

Prominent Black Attorney, Zulu Ali, Wins Landmark Case in U.S. Federal Court of Appeals on Claims Under the United Nations Convention Against Torture

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Consequently, Blancas Hermosillo was denied a hearing and never had the opportunity to fully present his case in light of his expression of fear.

Key Points: 
  • Consequently, Blancas Hermosillo was denied a hearing and never had the opportunity to fully present his case in light of his expression of fear.
  • The court agreed with attorney Ali and remanded the case with instructions to provide a hearing under the United Nations Convention Against Torture before a judge.
  • The decision establishes the standard as to the right to present a claim under the United Nations Convention Against Torture before a judge.
  • Persons seeking protection under the United Nations Convention Against Torture, like my client Mr. Blancos Hermosillo, have long been denied their rights.

Grindr Adds Three Key Executives On the Heels of Record Quarter Driven by Deeper User Engagement and New Subscription Options

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

He was most recently Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer at Age of Learning, a leading education technology company.

Key Points: 
  • He was most recently Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer at Age of Learning, a leading education technology company.
  • Katz previously served in the Obama Administration, including as Chief of Staff and Chief Counsel of the Federal Communications Commission, and in the White House Counsel's Office.
  • He graduated from Yale Law School, where he was Editor-in-Chief of The Yale Law Journal, and from Yale College.
  • She is joining Grindr to lead the efforts in leveraging AI technology, which will be transformative to the dating industry, to improve user experience and expand AI-enabled features.

Palisade Insurance Partners Expands Senior Leadership Team

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Palisade Insurance Partners, LLC (“Palisade” or the “Company”), a specialty managing general underwriter (“MGU”), today announced the appointments of two seasoned industry executives across its business geography.

Key Points: 
  • Palisade Insurance Partners, LLC (“Palisade” or the “Company”), a specialty managing general underwriter (“MGU”), today announced the appointments of two seasoned industry executives across its business geography.
  • Scott Stevenson has joined Palisade Insurance Partners LLC in New York as Head of US Risk, from Aon Special Opportunities Group where he served as Senior Vice President.
  • Headquartered in New York, Palisade specializes in underwriting insurance for litigation and other contingent legal risks, and transaction insurance.
  • Before joining Palisade, he was Senior Vice President at Aon’s Special Opportunities Group, where he led a team specializing in underwriting contingent legal and related risks.

Appellate Litigator & Former Federal Prosecutor Charles Fowler Rejoins McKool Smith

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Monday, September 25, 2023

DALLAS, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McKool Smith announced today that Charles Fowler has rejoined the firm as a Principal in Austin.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McKool Smith announced today that Charles Fowler has rejoined the firm as a Principal in Austin.
  • Mr. Fowler's return to McKool Smith supports the firm's growing appellate practice, which is dedicated to advising and representing clients before state and federal appellate courts.
  • Mr. Fowler started his career in private practice with McKool Smith, where he was an Associate focusing on commercial litigation matters for more than six years.
  • "Charles' time as a former federal prosecutor, coupled with his history with the firm, makes him a natural fit for our growing appellate practice," said McKool Smith Chairman and Managing Principal David Sochia.