by kyl admin | Aug 14, 2007 | Maritime Alerts, Other News
In July 2006, a large car carrier sailing from Japan to Canada and the U.S., suddenly developed a 65-degree list while in the North Pacific, south of the Aleutian Islands. The vessel was carrying nearly 5000 new Mazda automobiles. It was towed to Dutch Harbor, Alaska,...
by kyl admin | Jul 24, 2007 | Employment Alerts, Other News
On July 24, 2007, the Third District Court of Appeal in California issued the attached decision, Arias v. Superior Court, — Cal.Rptr.3d —-, 2007 WL 2111017. Click here to read the opinion. At issue in Arias was whether an employee bringing an action on...
by kyl admin | Jul 14, 2007 | Other News
Six lawyers from Keesal, Young & Logan’s San Francisco office have been recognized as “2007 Northern California Super Lawyers.” Peter Boutin, Philip McLeod, Ben Suter and Gordon Young were recognized in the “Securities Litigation”...
by kyl admin | Jul 14, 2007 | Other News
Keesal, Young & Logan has purchased a building in the historic Jackson Square area to house its new San Francisco office. The building is well-situated with excellent access to the firm’s clients in San Francisco’s financial district and to the state...
by kyl admin | Jul 14, 2007 | Employment Alerts, Other News
On Monday, the California Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Thomas M. Siebel, founder of Siebel Systems, Inc., could proceed with a malicious prosecution suit against lawyers who prosecuted an employment case against him. Siebel v. Mittlesteadt, 07 C.D.O.S. 8353, ...
by kyl admin | Jul 1, 2007 | Employment Alerts, Other News
The Washington State Legislature has been busy in 2007 enacting a number of substantial provisions related to employment issues. Here is a brief overview of a few key changes. 1. Pre-Employment Background Checks Employers may procure information regarding an...
