In Charlot v. City of New York, New York Associate Dean Pillarella, a member of the Appellate Practice, recently obtained an affirmance of the lower court’s dismissal of the plaintiff’s action against the City of New York (“the City”) for failure to timely serve a notice of claim. New York Partner Meghan Cavalieri, a member of the Construction Practice, and her team authored and argued the initial motion to dismiss. 

Lewis Brisbois is pleased to announce that Walnut Creek Administrative Partner Kevin J. Hermanson was recently accepted as a new member of the San Francisco Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) during the organization’s National Board Meeting in Seattle, Washington on June 29, 2024.

Madison County Partner Kathryn (“Katie”) Warren was recently profiled in The Pioneer – Highland Illinois’ community newspaper – in an article discussing her move to Lewis Brisbois. Highland is in Madison County, Illinois, where Katie practices. 

Las Vegas Healthcare Partners Keith A. Weaver and Alissa N. Bestick recently secured a precedent-setting opinion for a client from the Nevada Supreme Court that clarified the standard for distinguishing claims of professional negligence from those of ordinary negligence.

On June 12, 2024, the United States intensified its sanctions and export control measures against Russia, aligning with commitments made by the G7 countries. Specifically, the United States designated more than 300 additional entities — including major supporters of the Russian financial infrastructure — broadened the scope of secondary sanctions applicable to foreign financial institutions, and imposed additional export controls on information technology and software, among other items and services. These actions, coinciding with the 50th G7 summit, significantly expand restrictions aimed at Russia's military operations in Ukraine and implicate new legal and business considerations for U.S. persons and companies with international operations.

The longstanding legal doctrine of respondeat superior holds employers vicariously liable for the negligent acts of their employees committed in the course and scope of their employment. Conventionally, the legal concept has been straightforward in its application. However, with the modern-day workplace becoming less defined, Kentucky employers that utilize a hybrid workplace—allowing remote and in-person attendance—may be exposed to additional liability when their employees are traveling to and from the office. This article is focused on Kentucky employers that utilize a hybrid workplace and the accompanying risk for additional liability exposures.

Los Angeles Partner Dana Alden Fox will present on a webinar titled, “Legends of the Law… What To Do When Things Go Wrong,” presented by ADR Services, Inc. on August 1 at 12:00 p.m. PT.

Los Angeles Partner Judd Gilefsky and Associate Jeck Dizon recently obtained summary adjudication for a vehicle manufacturer in a Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act lawsuit brought by a plaintiff who alleged defects to his vehicle.

On July 1, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued another end-of-term major decision limiting the scope of federal agency actions in Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Adding to the tectonic shift in the regulatory landscape created by the Court’s June 27 and 28 rulings constraining the role of administrative law judges and overturning longstanding “Chevron deference” by courts to federal agency expertise, the decision in Corner Post establishes a newly expanded time frame for affected entities to challenge final agency action. Instead of confirming that final agency action is subject to a default six-year statute of limitations, the Court held that under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), the time limit for appeal begins to run when a plaintiff is injured by the agency's action, not when the action becomes final. This decision has important implications for businesses and others affected by federal regulations.

Sacramento Partner Shane Singh recently spoke with Super Lawyers magazine about his experiences working as a ball boy for the Sacramento Kings and as a manager for the California Golden Bears, as well as how these experiences informed his law practice.

Newark Partners S. Christopher Martino, Malinda Miller, Alex Raybould, and Salvatore D’Elia III recently obtained a published decision from a New Jersey appeals court holding that their healthcare facility client is immune from a lawsuit stemming from the death of a former patient’s husband from COVID-19, which he allegedly contracted from the patient following her discharge from the facility.

In a much-anticipated decision, on June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court issued a sweeping opinion “overrul[ing]” a 40-year old precedent that required judges to defer to federal agency interpretations of their governing statutes when those laws were ambiguous or silent. Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, et al. No. 22-451 (2024), overruling Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., 467 U.S. 837 (1984).

 Fort Lauderdale Managing Partner Michael G. Platner recently spoke with BetterInvesting Magazine for an article titled, “Artificial Intelligence: Looking at New Technology from the Investor’s Viewpoint,” which discusses the potential impacts that artificial intelligence (AI) may have on the investment industry.