Last Wednesday the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced extensive plans to dramatically reduce the state's reliance upon fossil fuels to reach carbon neutrality by the year 2045. CARB's 2022 Scoping Plan outlines what is arguably the most ambitious agenda...
Collecting on debts is a critical aspect of running a successful business. Occasionally, those funds can be difficult to recover, especially when dealing with a debtor facing bankruptcy. Under such dire circumstances, the outcome greatly depends upon how your business...
Last week Governor Newsom signed into law three new per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) bills that will affect businesses not just in California but across the globe. Pressure from public health and environmental groups has already resulted in similar bans in...
Crashes account for the greatest risk in the trucking industry in terms of exposure to legal claims and potential financial losses. In addition to litigation fees, other losses related to damaged product and missed deliveries can quickly proliferate. By taking the...
When a company gets sued in a product liability matter, one of the first questions clients often ask their lawyers is, “how long is this going to take?” There is not a simple answer because each product liability claim is unique. And since product liability cases are...
Attorneys who practice environmental law must contend with a high degree of complexity while navigating several intricate, overlapping but sometimes conflicting, local and federal regulations. One of the most wide-reaching federal statutes, the Comprehensive...
Many people think of environmental reporting issues or materials delays when construction projects are interrupted. However, among the most expensive obstacles are design mistakes. Designers work closely with architects and contractors to fill the spaces and provide...
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Putting the client first: Arriving at the office at 7 a.m. and departing the next morning at 7 a.m. — which any good trial lawyer has done more times than they wish to count — is an example of putting clients first. Or working on vacation or holidays to deal with...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – August 27, 2021: Today a San Francisco jury delivered a defense verdict for Gallagher Huie + Blum’s client, a seller of electrical products. The plaintiff was a 77-year-old HVAC technician diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma. GHB Partners...
, Jeremy D. Huie, and Fred M. Blum are featured on the 2021 list of Super Lawyers. Every year since 2006 Edlin has been recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer in Environmental Litigation. Huie was designated a Rising Star from 2009-2012, and as a Northern...
A generation before Socrates uttered his first wise words, the philosopher Heraclitus penned a punch-packing proverb: The only constant in life is change. This ancient adage holds up well in modern times and carries special relevance as we announce our new firm name,...
GHB equity partner Erin K. Poppler is now a member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). After a rigorous review process, Erin was selected because she embodies the FDCC’s “above and beyond” standard through her exceptional work as an attorney;...
GHB’s managing partner recently shared advice with law students about to enter the job market on how to write a compelling resume. One of the cornerstones of Noel’s management style is his commitment to mentoring new attorneys to help them establish their careers....