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Daniel Hutchinson Named New Chair of Lieff Cabraser’s Employment Law Practice Group
We are proud to announce that Daniel M. Hutchinson has been named Chair of the firm’s
Court Rejects Google’s Attempt to Get Child Privacy Lawsuit Dismissed
As reported by Law360 (subscription), on February 3, 2021, a New Mexico federal judge denied Google’s attempt to dismiss children’s
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Extending Look Back Window in NY for Child Victims Act
In August 2020, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation (S7082/A9036) extending the look back window for victims to file claims
Elizabeth Cabraser Named a “Top Lawyer of the Decade” by the Daily Journal
The Daily Journal (subscription) has named Lieff Cabraser partner Elizabeth Cabraser to its inaugural listing of
New Lawsuit Alleges Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Failed to Protect Children from Employee Sexual Abuse
As reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer, on January 26, 2021, a federal class action lawsuit was filed by Lieff Cabraser
Six Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Recognized as 2021 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers
Lawdragon legal magazine has published its annual listing of the 500 “Leading Lawyers in America,” a
Lieff Cabraser & Co-Counsel File Class Action Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Devereux Foundation and QualityHealth Staffing, LLC on Behalf of “Most Vulnerable” Children Across the U.S.
Plaintiffs’ complaint against the behavioral health giant Devereux alleges imminent threat of abuse in effort to secure injunctive relief as
Kenneth Byrd Comments on Eleventh Circuit’s Upholding of Punitive and Compensatory Damages in Florida Tobacco Litigation
As reported by Law.com (subscription), the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld an award of $6.25 million in compensatory damages
11th Circuit Upholds $20M Verdict Against Phillip Morris for Injured Smoker in Florida Tobacco Litigation
As reported by Law360 (subscription), the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a $20.7 million verdict against the tobacco giant
Lieff Cabraser Named “Specialty Litigation Firm of the Year” by The American Lawyer
The American Lawyer held its first virtual Lawyer Industry Awards ceremony on January 14th, naming Lieff Cabraser its “Boutique/Specialty Litigation
Lieff Cabraser Represents TransAtlantis in Antitrust Litigation in Germany and the Netherlands against the European Truck Cartel
First lawsuit brought by Lieff Cabraser in Germany on behalf of TransAtlantis seen likely to give momentum to cartel damages
Massachusetts Supreme Court Rules Uber’s “Frictionless” Imposition of Contract Terms Abridges Consumer Rights
The opinion is expected to have far-ranging effects in what was a previously insufficiently-explored area of
Lieff Cabraser Names New Partners for 2021
We are proud to announce that Michael Levin-Gesundheit and Mike Sheen have been promoted to partner.
Police Report Reveals How University of Michigan’s Dr. Robert Anderson Survived Sexual Misconduct Allegations Early In Career
As reported by The Detroit News, new information has been uncovered in the University of Michigan / Dr. Robert Anderson
Lieff Cabraser Files Amicus Brief in Support of Providers Challenging Tennessee’s Discriminatory Abortion Bans
On December 22, 2020, Lieff Cabraser filed an amicus brief in the Sixth Circuit on behalf of reproductive justice organizations
Michelle Lamy Elected to BASF Litigation Section Executive Committee for 2021
Lieff Cabraser attorney Michelle Lamy has been elected to serve on The San Francisco Bar Association Litigation Section’s Executive Committee. The Litigation
Lieff Cabraser’s The R-23s Compete in First Ever Livestreamed Law Rocks-Apalooza “Battle of the Bands” 2020 Benefit Concert
Last Thursday, eighteen legal professional bands, including Lieff Cabraser’s powerhouse R-23s, came together to perform at the first ever livestreamed
Katherine Lubin Benson Appointed to Bar Association of San Francisco Board of Directors for 2021
Lieff Cabraser partner Katherine Lubin Benson has been appointed to serve on The Bar Association of San Francisco’s (BASF) Board of
Lieff Cabraser Enoxaparin Case Team Receives Antitrust Institute’s 2020 Private Enforcement Award
Historic antitrust case against Momenta Pharmaceuticals over illegal drug price-fixing led to second largest indirect purchaser
Lieff Cabraser Co-Sponsors 17th Annual ILPC/TICA Indigenous Law Conference
Hosted by the Tribal In-House Counsel Association and the Indigenous Law and Policy Center at Michigan State University, the 2020














