People are unpredictable. This simple fact of human nature can cause myriad problems for product manufacturers and other companies in the supply chain. When people suffer an injury from using a product, they often litigate. However, what happens if a consumer misuses...
Many of us have seen ads from plaintiff-side firms suggesting that people exposed to asbestos or diagnosed with mesothelioma have the potential to collect huge amounts of money by filing legal claims. These assertions are misleading. Many claims involving asbestos...
In the construction industry, contracts are crucially important to protecting the interests of everyone involved in a project. Even smaller scale projects often require multiple contracts between the various parties to clearly dictate parameters and limit liability...
Wash rack technicians recently filed lawsuits against their employer, a bulk carrier company, as well as other employees and global chemical companies. They claim that they suffered severe injuries and illnesses due to allegedly being exposed to harmful substances on...
Defective products have the potential to cause significant damages. When this happens, various parties may be liable. However, the matter can be far more complicated than people think, particularly when it comes to third-party sellers. Even the courts do not agree on...
After an accident involving a massive commercial truck, some people are eager to blame the commercial driver. They make allegations of driver negligence, loading violations, or maintenance failures. However, the fact is that these cases are often far more complicated...
Over the last several months, the idea of “business as usual” has been turned on its head. Companies across California have pivoted to stay competitive during the pandemic and meet the shifting safety requirements imposed in response to COVID. While you may be focused...
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SAN FRANCISCO - June 5, 2015: Trial specialist firm Gallagher Huie + Blum (GHB) was recognized by Legaltech News as a finalist for an Innovation Award in the category of Most Innovative Use of Technology in a Law Firm (less than 100 lawyers). GHB's nomination...
SAN FRANCISCO - June 5, 2015: Trial specialist firm Gallagher Huie + Blum (GHB) was recognized by Legaltech News as a finalist for an Innovation Award in the category of Most Innovative Use of Technology in a Law Firm (less than 100 lawyers). GHB's nomination...
As the producer of a large percentage of America’s food, California’s Central Valley is often referred to as the breadbasket of our nation. Read More
Managing Partner and Partner Erin K. Poppler will speak at the Emerging and Environmental Claims Managers Association (EECMA) Conference on April 30, 2015. They will be joined by Farallon Consulting's Steve Figgins, a leading Geophysicist and expert in water science,...
Fred Blum and Erin Poppler successfully litigated a United States District Court case to verdict. This was a complex environmental dispute under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act ("CERCLA") involving allocation of liability for...
San Francisco, CA, April 3, 2015 - Fred M. Blum and Erin K. Poppler, partners at Gallagher Huie + Blum, won an important appellate victory for their client, Texas Eastern Overseas (TEO) on Thursday, April 2. In its appellate opinion, the Ninth Circuit vacated the more...