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Kelly Dermody to Receive 2019 ABA Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award
Lieff Cabraser partner Kelly Dermody has been named as a recipient of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Margaret Brent Women
Powerful CNN Op-ed by Tyndall Sexual Assault Survivor: “A USC Gynecologist Shattered My Illusions”
CNN has published a striking opinion piece written by USC alumna, Meggie Kwait, one of the thousands of women who
Mark Chalos Provides Written Comments on Proposed Federal Civil Rules Changes
The Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Civil Rules has convened to review proposed changes to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure
Samsung Exploding Washers Class Action Settlement to Make More Than $200 Million Available to Class Members
A federal court judge has granted preliminary approval to a settlement between Samsung Electronics and consumers who asserted claims that
USC to Enact Campus-Wide Reforms to Prevent and Report Sexual and Racial Misconduct, Provide Monetary Relief to Thousands of Former Tyndall Patients as Part of Class Action Settlement
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – University of Southern California (USC) students and alumni today filed a class action settlement agreement resolving
Mark Chalos Testifies in Washington About Proposed Changes to the Corporate Deposition Rules
Mark P. Chalos, the managing partner of Lieff Cabraser’s Nashville office, testified on February 8, 2019 at the Federal Rules
GM Trust Negotiates New Proposed Settlement in Ignition Switch Defect Litigation
As reported by Law360 (subscription), the trust for General Motors’ unsecured creditors has submitted a new proposal to a New
Elizabeth Cabraser In Trial Magazine: How to Appeal-Proof Your Verdict
An article published in the February 2019 issue of the American Association for Justice’s Trial Magazine,
New York State Senate Passes Child Victims Act
After years of being blocked by a Republican-controlled legislature, the Child Victims Act, sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman’s and Assembly
Lieff Cabraser and Public Interest Groups Bring Lawsuit Alleging Insurance Companies Conspired to Inflate California Bail Bond Premiums
Suit filed on behalf of thousands of Californians alleges conspiracy in the bail industry to fix prices and inflate bail
Lieff Cabraser Profiled by Law360 as Class Action Group of the Year
Law360 has published an in-depth profile on Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP after previously recognizing
Michael Sobol Named a Top California Cybersecurity Lawyer for the Second Year Running
The Daily Journal (subscription) has published its second annual “Top Cyber/Artificial Intelligence Lawyers” supplement, a listing that includes Lieff Cabraser partner Michael W. Sobol as
Mark Chalos Talks to Trial Magazine About the Critical Importance of Juries
An article in the January 2019 issue of the American Association for Justice’s Trial Magazine uses a recent injury case
Florida Smoker Finally Wins $27 Million Judgment Against Philip Morris
In 2014, Lieff Cabraser won a trial verdict against Philip Morris on behalf of injured smoker
Law360 Names Lieff Cabraser a Class Action Practice Group of the Year
Law360 has announced the winners of its 2018 Practice Group of the Year awards, selecting Lieff Cabraser for Practice Group
$307.5M Class Settlement with Fiat Chrysler, Bosch Will Compensate Owners and Lessees, Provide Repairs that Protect Environment while Maintaining Performance and Fuel Economy
Government-approved emissions modifications, substantial cash payments to become available upon settlement approval for approximately 100,000 eligible vehicles; extended warranties to
Kelly M. Dermody Elected to Membership in the American Law Institute
We are proud to announce that Lieff Cabraser partner Kelly M. Dermody, Chair of the firm’s Employment Law practice group,
Media Groups Challenge 9th Circuit Ruling in Nike Copyright Infringement Suit
As reported by Law360, the American Society of Media Photographers and the National Press Photographers Association have joined forces to
Melissa Gardner Promoted to Partner
We are proud to announce that Melissa Gardner has been promoted to partner at Lieff Cabraser. A graduate of Harvard
Lieff Cabraser Files Lawsuit Against Southern California Edison for Losses and Damages Arising from the 2018 Woolsey Fire
Los Angeles—(BUSINESSWIRE)—On December 20, 2018, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP filed a lawsuit in California Superior Court on behalf














