The construction industry is one of the oldest in existence. That extensive history affords construction professionals generations of knowledge. However, as valuable as traditional practices are, modern solutions can prove to be just as important. For example, when it...
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Is Air Pollution Exacerbating COVID-19 Symptoms?
For the past six months, Americans have struggled to cope with the devastating toll of COVID-19. While government leaders in several states are still promoting stringent safety guidelines to slow the spread of the disease, officials in many other states have taken a...
Can Parties Cooperate in Superfund Litigation?
Environmental legal disputes are among the most difficult to resolve. A single case can take decades to resolve, and involve up to hundreds of parties, regulatory agencies, and dozens of court appearances. Considering the many layers of complexity in these cases,...
Is Hand Sanitizer a Talc Suit in Waiting?
In a time when people are under extraordinary pressure to be hygienic due to the coronavirus pandemic, a severe shortage in hand sanitizer products is leading to allegations that companies are putting out defective, unsafe products. This situation is likely to result...
ADR: Good, Bad, and Ugly
Commercial disputes can be highly complicated and nuanced. And organizations have a lot on the line -- from corporate resources, to relationships with employees, shareholders, and clients. Thus, business owners confronted with a legal issue should examine all possible...
Truck Accident Verdicts Are Getting Worryingly Large
Traffic crashes are an unavoidable risk in the trucking industry. Accordingly, many trucking company operators have been proactive in their approach, establishing policies and procedures that allow them to deal with these incidents efficiently. These preparations do...
Who Bears Responsibility for Construction Vehicle Accidents?
Construction sites can be chaotic, loud, and dangerous, and they often involve massive, powerful construction vehicles. As such, there is a potential for accidents to happen. When they do, numerous parties can be exposed to legal claims, including construction...
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Edlin and Poppler to Present at EECMA 2015 on the Big Ag vs. Big Oil Water Battle
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 Doesn’t Just Know Top Experts – He Is One
As an attorney who has specialized in defending clients against environmental claims for nearly 30 years, Fred Blum has become so skilled in anticipating key issues and working with experts, that clients have begun relying upon him to serve as an expert himself. He...
When Testimony and the Limits of Memory Collide
Many lawsuits involve events that occurred in the distant past and witnesses who remember details that directly implicate you clients Read More
Gallagher Huie + Blum Welcomes Four Talented Litigators in Los Angeles
San Francisco, CA, November 4, 2014 - Complex litigation and trial law firm Gallagher Huie + Blum ("GHB") has added four accomplished attorneys to its Los Angeles office. Partners Paul D. Rasmussen and associate Raymond Park made the move after learning about GHB's...
Office Administrator Heather Enders Honored by City of Hayward
Office Administrator Heather Enders The firm's Office Administrator Heather Enders was recently recognized by the City of Hayward for her work with the Keep Hayward Clean and Green Task Force. Heather's work was acknowledged during the City's 37th annual awards...
Document Hunters
San Francisco based Gallagher Huie + Blum handles complicated environmental lawsuits, and partners have taught themselves how to sift through huge quantities of evidence swiftly Read More
