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The latest updates from Keesal, Young & Logan.Maritime Alert: At-Berth Regulations
California Air Resources Board Issues Advisory Regarding How It Will Enforce Its At-Berth Regulations After January 1, 2017 “At-Berth Regulations” In December 2007, the California Air Resources Board (“ARB”) approved the “Airborne Toxic Control Measure for Auxiliary...
Keesal, Young & Logan Named to 2017 “Best Law Firms” List by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in Several National and Metropolitan Tiers
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers today announced its 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings and Keesal, Young & Logan (KYL) has been named to several National and Metropolitan Tier lists. Firms like KYL which are included in the 2017 “Best Law Firms” list are...
"Smarter, Faster, Better: eDiscovery Credential Promotes Excellence at West Coast Powerhouse Firm"
The Association of Certified eDiscovery Specialists (ACEDS), a BARBRI Professional Association, published a case study focused on the eDiscovery practice at Keesal, Young & Logan (KYL). The case study, which features KYL CEDS Jennifer Miranda, Kim Blessing and...
Inside Counsel Article: "Cybersecurity Beyond Traditional Risk Management"
Inside Counsel recently picked up this article written by Justin Hectus, Keesal, Young & Logan's Director of Information, which was also published in Cybersecurity Law & Strategy. The article provides an overview of the current cyber risk landscape as well as...
Maritime Alert: A Bit More Breathing Room
California Air Resources Board further extends deadline for vessel and terminal operators affected by “At-Berth” Regulation to submit updated compliance plans to December 1, 2016 In December 2007, the California Air Resources Board (“ARB”) approved the “Airborne Toxic...
Cyber Alert: Comment Period Opens Today on New York State Department of Financial Services “Minimum Standards” for Cybersecurity
Today kicks off the 45-day public comment period for New York’s proposed Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies (23 NYCRR 500). The proposed regulation was published in its official form in the New York Register this morning with little...
Victor Escobar Named KYL’S 2016 California Bar Foundation Diversity Scholar
On September 22, 2016, Victor Escobar was presented Keesal, Young & Logan’s 2016 California Bar Foundation Diversity Scholarship. Victor is the ninth recipient of KYL’s Diversity Scholarship through the California Bar Foundation. KYL Shareholder and California...
Securities Alert: Ten Tips for Winning a FINRA Disciplinary Case Against Executives, Branch Managers and Supervisors
Executives, Branch Managers and other Supervisors have faced increasing regulatory scrutiny in recent years and are frequently the subject of disciplinary proceedings brought by FINRA. Once a disciplinary charge is filed, FINRA Enforcement or Market Regulation often...
KYL Cybersecurity and eDiscovery Professionals in the Press and on the Road
The transition period between Summer and Fall has been a busy time for the eDiscovery and Cybersecurity teams at Keesal, Young & Logan (KYL), with a number of speaking appearances and publications covering their work in and beyond the legal industry. The...
Employment Alert: Ninth Circuit Panel Waves Bye-Bye to Employment Class Action Waivers
Ninth Circuit Adopts the NLRB’s Decisions in D.R. Horton and Murphy Oil and Invalidates Class Action Waiver in an Employment Arbitration Agreement Today, the Ninth Circuit issued a ruling in Morris v. Ernst & Young LLP in which it adopted the National Labor...
Two Lawyers from Keesal, Young & Logan Receive “Lawyer of the Year” Award and 14 are Included in the 23rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©
LONG BEACH, CA – August 15, 2016 – Two lawyers from the Keesal, Young & Logan (KYL) Long Beach office have received “Lawyer of the Year” awards as listed in the 23rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, which was released today. The two lawyers are Albert E....
KYL Shareholder Julie Taylor Named Top Labor and Employment Lawyer in California by the Daily Journal
We are proud to announce that Julie Taylor, a shareholder in the firm’s San Francisco office, was named to the Daily Journal’s 2016 list of Top Labor and Employment Lawyers. In recognizing Julie, the Daily Journal highlighted her trial record and counseling work on...
Maritime Alert: USCG issues new Marine Casualty Reporting Form
United States Coast Guard Releases New Version Of Cg-2692 Form For Reporting Marine Casualties, Commercial Diving Casualties, Or Outer Continental Shelf-Related Casualties On July 1, 2016, the United States Coast Guard released an updated “Form CG-2692” for use in...
Maritime Alert: A Bit of Breathing Room
California Air Resources Board Extends Deadline For Vessel And Terminal Operators Affected By At-Berth Regulation To Submit Updated Compliance Plans To October 1, 2016 In December 2007, the California Air Resources Board (“ARB”) approved the “Airborne Toxic Control...
Employment Alert: DOL Issues Final Overtime Expansion Rule
This morning the Department of Labor issued its highly-anticipated Final Overtime Expansion Rule. The Final Rule, which takes effect on December 1, 2016: Raises the minimum salary level from $455 per week (the equivalent of $23,660 per year) to $913 per week (the...
Maritime Alert: CARB Proposals Target Maritime Industry
California's New Initiative to Reduce Air Pollution Produced by State's "Freight Industry" has Potentially Significant Ramifications for the Maritime Industry On July 17, 2015, California Governor Jerry Brown issued Executive Order B-32-15 (the “Executive Order”). ...
Employment Alert: President Obama Signs Trade Secret Bill Affording Federal Private Right of Action
Yesterday President Obama signed the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”) into law, creating the first federal private right of action for misappropriation of trade secrets. Its passage marks a significant step toward the creation of a federal system of trade secrets...
KYL Wins the First-Ever ACEDS Award for Law Firm eDiscovery Department of the Year
The Association of Certified eDiscovery Specialists (ACEDS) has recognized Keesal, Young & Logan (KYL) as the inaugural winner of its Law Firm eDiscovery Department of the Year award. KYL accepted the award today at the ACEDS 2016 eDiscovery Conference &...
Securities Alert: Vacating Arbitration Awards – Arbitrator Deference Under Attack?
Parties often favor arbitration over litigation due to its perceived economic efficiencies and finality. In terms of finality, the Federal and California Arbitration Acts authorize courts to review arbitration awards in only narrow circumstances. Most often, awards...
Securities Alert: Department of Labor Publishes Final Fiduciary Rule
On April 8, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) published the final version of its long-awaited fiduciary rule. The rule defines who is a “fiduciary” of an employee benefit plan under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) as a result of giving...
Maritime Alert: California Air Emissions Rules Update
THE SUN NEVER SETS IN CALIFORNIA: CALIFORNIA’S LOW SULFUR FUEL REQUIREMENTS FOR OCEAN-GOING VESSELS TO REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR AT LEAST TWO MORE YEARS Vessels operating within 24 nautical miles of the California’s coastline (“Regulated California Waters”) have been...
Employment Alert: Please Be Seated: California Supreme Court Answers Ninth Circuit’s Call to Clarify Workplace Seating Requirements
On April 4, 2016, the California Supreme Court clarified the meaning of the state’s suitable seating requirements in a decision that could affect employers across industries. The focus of the Court’s inquiry in Kilby v. CVS Pharmacy, Inc. was the proper construction...
Employment Alert: No Foolin’ — Regulations Governing California Employers Go Into Effect April 1, 2016
California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing has amended several regulations that become effective April 1, 2016. Many of the amendments simply reflect prior court decisions interpreting the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”). Other amendments may...
Maritime Alert: New 5th Circuit Decision Discussing Criminal Liability for Engineers
United States Fifth Circuit Decision Addresses Liability of Chief Engineers for Failing to Maintain an Accurate Oil Record Book In United States of America v. Fafalios, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently vacated the conviction of a...