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The latest updates from Keesal, Young & Logan.
36 KYL attorneys recognized as Super Lawyers and/or Best Lawyers in America
Keesal, Young & Logan is proud to report that 36 of the firm’s lawyers are currently listed as Super Lawyers or Best Lawyers in America. KYL attorneys Stacey Garrett, Lisa Bertain, Ben Suter, Philip McLeod, William Collier, Scott Pratt, Terry Ross, Peter Boutin,...
KYL IT recognized with second International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Distinguished Peer Award
Keesal, Young & Logan (KYL) is proud to report that it was recognized by the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) with a Distinguished Peer Award for the second time when KYL’s head of IT, Justin Hectus, was named ILTA’s 2014 IT Professional of the...
KYL Head of IT Asked to Present at ILTA 2014: "Is Your Firm Technologically Competitive?"
Keesal, Young & Logan's Director of Information, Justin Hectus, will be one of four panelists presenting at the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) 2014 Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on the topic of Legal Technology Core Competencies. Thursday,...
Employment Alert: California Supreme Court Issues Iskanian Decision Upholding Class Action Waivers
Today, the California Supreme Court issued its much anticipated Iskanian v. CLS Transportation Los Angeles, LLC decision on the enforceability of class/representative action waivers in employment arbitration agreements. In a decision authored by Justice Liu, the...
KYL Shareholder Lisa Bertain Selected to Speak at SIFMA Regional Conference in San Francisco
Keesal, Young & Logan Shareholder Lisa Bertain will be speaking at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Compliance and Legal Society San Francisco Regional Seminar. This preeminent securities conference is scheduled to take place at...
Employment Alert: California Supreme Court Affirms Decision to Decertify Class in Duran v. US Bank
This afternoon the California Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in the Duran v. U.S. Bank, N.A. case. In a unanimous decision (with one concurring opinion), the Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeal’s decision to reverse a $15 million trial...
Texas Lawyer Magazine: "The Cold Call in 150 Seconds or Less"
Reprinted from Texas Lawyer Magazine and LJN's Legal Tech Newsletter By Justin Hectus Susie Smith is calling for the fourth time. She knows you are very busy, but if you could just carve out 20 minutes for a Web demonstration, she can show you how her solutions can...
Employment Alert: San Francisco Imposes New Ban-the-Box Rules
The City of San Francisco recently adopted stringent new rules that govern how employers may consider criminal background checks during the hiring process. The Fair Chance Ordinance, No. 17-14, becomes operative for San Francisco businesses on August 13, 2014. The...
10 KYL attorneys selected as 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers
Keesal, Young & Logan is proud to report that 10 of the firm's shareholders were recently named to the list of 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers magazine selects attorneys using a rigorous, multiphase rating process. According to the...
KYL Shareholders Lisa Bertain and Peter Boutin Selected to Speak at Annual SIFMA Conference
Keesal, Young & Logan Shareholder Lisa Bertain will be speaking on the Employment Panel and Peter Boutin will be speaking on the Arbitration Panel at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Compliance and Legal Society Annual Seminar. ...
Press Telegram: "law firm of Keesal, Young & Logan is generous to the Long Beach community throughout the year"
Holiday Happening at Keesal, Young & Logan Published in the Long Beach Press Telegram 12/21/13 The law firm of Keesal, Young & Logan is generous to the Long Beach community throughout the year. They are particularly generous during the holiday season. They...
KYL Shareholder Julie Taylor reappointed to California Bar Foundation Board
KYL is pleased to announce that Partner Julie Taylor was reappointed to the Board of the California Bar Foundation for an additional two-year term. She is one of eleven current board members to receive reappointment in addition to six new members. “The California Bar...
KYL Shareholder Lisa Bertain featured in California Lawyer Labor & Employment Roundtable
2013 Labor & Employment Roundtable-October 2013
Guadalupe Aguirre Named KYL California Bar Foundation 2013 Diversity Scholar
On September 26, 2013, Guadalupe Aguirre was presented with a $7,500 scholarship as Keesal, Young & Logan’s 2013 California Bar Foundation Diversity Scholar. Guadalupe graduated cum laude from UCLA and is attending law school at Berkeley Law. Motivated by her...
The Guidance Center fundraiser held at KYL Long Beach office
Reprinted from the Long Beach Register. The Guidance Center and Los Angeles Kings TV commentator Jim Fox hosted the third annual Sunset Sip wine tasting reception at the offices of Keesal, Young & Logan in Long Beach recently. The fundraiser was attended by some...
19 KYL lawyers included in 2013 Super Lawyers Business Edition
Keesal, Young & Logan is proud to announce that 19 of the firm's attorneys have been included in the 2013 Super Lawyers Business Edition. Super Lawyers Business Edition is an annual resource for general counsel and executives in charge of making legal hiring...
LEGALPORTS 2013 to be hosted by KYL Long Beach Office
LEGALPORTS 2013, the annual global trade conference now in its second year, will take place Thursday, September 26, 2013 from 8:00am – 6:00pm at the Law Offices of Keesal, Young & Logan (400 Oceangate, Long Beach, California 90801, 14th floor). Join panels from...
KYL Project Manager Janice Jaco certified as an E-Discovery Specialist
Keesal, Young & Logan is proud to report that Janice Jaco, a litigation support project manager based in the firm's Long Beach office, is among the first group of paralegal and litigation support professionals to earn the prestigious designation of Certified...
KYL honored as 2014 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firm,” and 16 KYL attorneys named 2014 "Best Lawyers"
Keesal, Young & Logan was selected as one of 350+ U.S. law firms to receive a Tier 1 national ranking in the 2014 U.S. News-Best Lawyers ”Best Law Firms” research process in the area of Admiralty & Maritime Law. KYL also received Metropolitan first-tier...
KYL Shareholder Ben Suter featured in California Lawyer Class Action Roundtable
2013 Class Action Roundtable-July 2013
KYL Founder Skip Keesal receives "Lifetime Honor" from the Boys and Girls Club of America
KYL Founder Skip Keesal was recently named a National Trustee Life Member by the Board of Trustees of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Skip received the distinct honor in recognition of his 20 years volunteering for the organization, including three years as...
Children’s Health Fund honors KYL Founder Skip Keesal at benefit dinner
KYL founder Skip Keesal was honored at a Children’s Health Fund benefit dinner in New York City June 3rd, 2013. Keesal, a longtime volunteer board member, was privileged to receive the Corporate Award alongside Rose Stuckey Kirk, President of The Verizon Foundation....
Maritime Alert: Shipowner must reinstate maintenance and cure upon seaman’s formal demand absent uncontroverted evidence that seaman has reached maximum cure
On May 9, 2013, the Washington Supreme Court issued its opinion in Dean v. The Fishing Company of Alaska, Inc., No. 87407-7, where it unanimously held that upon a seaman’s motion to reinstate maintenance and cure, the trial court should order the shipowner to...
Rich Archbold: Legal legend Skip Keesal a power with humility
Reprinted from the Long Beach Press Telegram Rich Archibold: Legal legend Skip Keesal a power with humility By Rich Archibold, Long Beach Press Telegram- Published April 1, 2013 Legendary Long Beach attorney Skip Keesal's first experience with the YMCA did not go...