The Daily Journal (subscription) has named Lieff Cabraser partners Elizabeth Cabraser and Richard Heimann to its annual listing of “Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California.” Elizabeth was recognized for her pioneering work in personal injury and environmental law, while Richard was acclaimed for his pivotal role as supervisor of Lieff Cabraser’s securities
We are pleased to announce that Law360 has named Lieff Cabraser partner Katherine Lubin Benson a Securities Law Rising Star for 2021 (subscription). Law360’s Rising Stars are attorneys “under 40 whose legal accomplishments belie their age.” After reviewing more than 1,400 submissions, a team of editors selected 180 honorees. Katherine is one of only seven securities law practitioners in
Lawdragon legal magazine has published its annual list of the “500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America,” an honor roll that includes Lieff Cabraser partners Donald C. Arbitblit, Kenneth S. Byrd, Elizabeth J. Cabraser, Mark P. Chalos, Paulina do Amaral, Steven E. Fineman, Wendy R. Fleishman, Annika K. Martin, and Robert J. Nelson. The Guide, first published in 2007, offers Lawdragon’s take on
Lawsuit notes renowned head coach failed to respond to assistant’s sexual abuse On behalf of a former student, Lieff Cabraser has filed a lawsuit against the elite Branson School in Marin County based on allegations that the school failed to protect her from Richard Manoogian, an assistant boys basketball coach who sexually abused her in
After eight years of delays, the federal and state governments have intervened in the concealed overpayments lawsuit against two Nashville-based hospice care providers and their parent company. The suit alleges that Nashville-based Avalon Hospice, Brentwood-based Regency Health Care Group and Curo Health Services, along with its parent, pressured staff to “conceal overpayments to maximize census
As reported by Law360 (subscription), after years of public outcry and multiple legal challenges, the NFL has announced that it will finally end the use of “race-norming,” a race-based concussion test, in the assessment of claims for payouts from a recent $1 billion settlement awarded to a class of former players who suffered painful and
We are delighted to announce that Law360 has selected two Lieff Cabraser partners as “Rising Stars” for 2021. Lieff Cabraser partner Katherine Lubin Benson has been selected as a Securities Rising Star for 2021, and Kevin Budner has been selected as a 2021 Class Action Rising Star.