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The latest updates from Keesal, Young & Logan.
Friends of Colorado Lagoon EcoEvents receive KYL Support
(Photo credit - Eric Zahn, Friends of Colorado Lagoon Restoration Director) In honor of Earth Day, Keesal, Young & Logan is proud to support Environmental Restoration and Education through sponsorship of the Friends of Colorado Lagoon EcoEvents throughout the...
KYL Grand Prix event dubbed "the ultimate spot" by Press Telegram
Grand Prix is a party venue By Shirley Wild, Seen at the Scene, Long Beach Press Telegram When it comes to parties, the Long Beach Grand Prix is the ultimate party venue. When it comes to upscale party venues, the ultimate spot is the 13th and 14th floor of the...
Maritime Alert: Court Upholds California Low Sulfur Fuel Regulations
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld the right of the state of California to require the use of low sulfur fuels in vessels operating within 24 nautical miles (nm) of its coast. The court, in Pacific Merchant Shipping Association v. Goldstene, held a...
Maritime Alert: Washington State Court Awards Seaman Attorney Fees for Shipowner’s Refusal to Authorize Medical Treatment Unless Seaman Submitted to Cure IME
Summary of Decision: The Washington State Court of Appeals issued a published decision holding that a shipowner may not condition payment of maintenance and cure benefits on a claimant's willingness to undergo a "cure independent medical examination" to determine the...
KYL to host event in support of IGFA conservation and outreach
On March 11, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Keesal, Young & Logan will be hosting an event supporting the International Game Fish Association's conservation and outreach efforts. Since its inception in 1939, when it was housed in the American Museum of Natural...
10 KYL lawyers listed among 2011 Southern California Super Lawyers
Recognized for their outstanding achievement in the past year, 10 Keesal, Young & Logan lawyers have been listed among the 2011 Southern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars—a list generated annually by Super Lawyers magazine that highlights the top attorneys...
KYL shareholders recognized in 2011 Lawdragon 3000
We are proud to report that Keesal, Young & Logan Shareholders Skip Keesal and Lisa Beazley have been recognized in the 5th annual Lawdragon 3000, a listing of the top legal talent in the United States.
Employment Alert: Employers Must Provide Two Extra Hours Of Pay For Each Day Employees Are Denied Both A Meal Break And A Rest Period
In the first State court decision on the issue, the California Court of Appeal ruled on February 16, 2011 that employees may recover up to two additional hours of “premium” pay for meal period and rest period violations on a single work day. California Labor Code...
KYL Sponsors International Trade Education Program’s Dinner Honoring LA County Supervisor Don Knabe
"I am honored to be recognized by ITEP on a night when we will celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of some of our best and brightest local high school students," said 4th District Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe Los Angeles, CA —International Trade...
Maritime Alert: U.S. Coast Guard To Enforce Vessel General Permit Requirements Over Shipboard Operational Discharges as part of Port State Control Inspections
We write to inform you of an important development in the implementation and enforcement of the Vessel General Permit requirements for certain vessels in U.S. waters. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have published a...
Environmental Alert: ‘Air Emissions – California Update’
CARB is actively enforcing the low sulphur fuel regulations. Low sulphur fuel regulations Since the re-adoption of its low sulphur fuel mandates that went into effect in July 2009, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has been actively enforcing the...
Maritime Alert: Crew’s Failure to Immediately Notify Coast Guard of Hazardous Condition on Vessel may be Knowing and Willful Criminal Violation of Ports and Waterways Safety Act
We write to bring to your attention a recent decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, reinstating a jury verdict which found that a vessel crew’s failure to immediately report a hazardous condition aboard their vessel to the United States...
KYL Shareholders Lisa Bertain and Gordon Young selected to speak at Annual SIFMA Conference
Keesal, Young & Logan Shareholder Lisa Bertain will be speaking on the Employment Panel and Shareholder Gordon Young will be speaking on the Arbitration Panel at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Compliance and Legal Society Annual...
Employment Alert: Employee’s emails to her attorney sent from employer’s computer not privileged
In an employer-friendly decision yesterday, the California Court of Appeal upheld the granting of summary judgment in a sexual harassment, retaliation, and constructive discharge (pregnancy discrimination) lawsuit. In the decision, the Court discussed whether or not...
Law firm celebrates decades of giving – Keesal, Young & Logan’s gold dazzling open house
Published on Saturday, January 01, 2011 By Press Telegram Staff Writer Shirley WildIt was a gourmet tour of the world as each of their offices were represented in delicious culinary creations by Executive Chef William Hall and Chef Mauricio Perez. Celebrating 40 years...
KYL Founding Partner voted to LB Post’s 2010 Most Powerful People in Long Beach list
From lbpost.com: Skip Keesal, Jr., Partner, Keesal, Young & Logan There are few people in Long Beach who have ever had breakfast with the President and dinner with the Queen of England. Only one can do both and then squeeze in hosting a luncheon fundraiser for the...
KYL Partner Steve Young and Marlene Young honored as Citizens of the Year by Palos Verdes Chamber of Commerce
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Founding KYL partner Skip Keesal to be honored with Loyola Law School Champions of Justice Award
On Oct. 1, 2010, Keesal, Young & Logan founding partner Skip Keesal will be presented with the Champions of Justice Award at Loyola Law School’s sixth annual Champions of Justice tribute and dinner, taking place at 6:30 p.m. in the Beverly Hills Hotel. Each year,...
KYL supports California Bar Foundation’s 2010 Diversity Scholarship Program
On Sept. 28, 2010, The California Bar Foundation announced the awarding of $180,000 in scholarships to 28 California law students through its Diversity Scholarship Program. As one of 18 top law firms and corporations to have made a multi-year commitment to the...
Steve & Marlene Young: Always Giving More
The generosity of Steve and Marlene Young is recognized by PV Chamber and Rotary By their own admission, life has been good to Marlene and Steve Young, this month to be honored as Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club Citizens of the Year. Ever...
Sandy Mayuga graciously accepted the President’s Award from the Long Beach Harbor Southeast Unit of the American Cancer Society presented to KYL for outstanding vision, collaboration and general financial and volunteer support in the fight against cancer
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KYL lawyers recognized in 2011 Best Lawyers and firm ranked in inaugural issue of Best Law Firms by U.S. News Media Group
Keesal, Young & Logan officially ranked nationally and regionally among the 2011 Best Law Firms—the inaugural issue of a highly anticipated annual analysis released by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers. The inaugural rankings, which are presented in tiers...
KYL’s co-sponsorship helps to make second annual Long Beach Green Festival! 2010 a success
As a demonstration of Keesal, Young & Logan’s charitable spirit and collective concern for the environment, the firm was honored to co-sponsor the second annual Long Beach Green Festival! in downtown Long Beach, Calif. The Long Beach Green Festival!—a grassroots...
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair Makes Impression on Long Beach
There he is on Wednesday morning, Tony Blair, once one of the most powerful leaders in the world, inspecting different rooms at the Eastman Boys & Girls Club at 700 East Del Amo Blvd., nodding his approval at the various offerings from computers to arts and crafts...