About this office:
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton's founding partners began the firm in Los Angeles in 1927 with the simple blueprint of providing superior client service and legal counseling. Sheppard Mullin attorneys continue to respond rapidly to ever-changing business and legal environments with creative, cost-effective and practical solutions. The firm's philosophy is to staff matters with experienced, effective, results-oriented attorneys who recognize that availability, accessibility and responsiveness to our clients is fundamental.
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Statement of Practice Summary:
Corporate Law; General Civil Trial; Appellate Practice; Federal Practice; Financial Institutions Law; Commercial Law; Banking Law; Bankruptcy; Financial Restructuring; Construction Law; Creditors' Rights; Securities; Antitrust; Entertainment Law; Intellectual Property; Unfair Competition; Labor and Employment; Health Care; Pension Plans; Employee Benefits; State Government Law; Local Taxation; Government Contracts; Real Estate; Land Use; Environmental Law; White Collar Criminal Defense; International Business Law; Administrative Law; Probate; Trust Law; Estate Planning; Aerospace Law; Defense Litigation.
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Is Your Criminal Screening Process Compliant?Gregg A. Fisch,Marlene M. Nicolas,Tina Rad, June 4, 2013
An employer’s reluctance in hiring an applicant with a criminal history is understandable and sensible. Employers have an obligation to ensure a safe workplace, can be fined for failing to enact safeguards against workplace violence, and face liability for negligent hiring and retention of...
Ninth Circuit Rules that Comcast Does Not Kill Wage and Hour Class ActionsThomas R. Kaufman, May 31, 2013
On Tuesday, the Ninth Circuit decided Leyva v. Medline Industries, Inc., reversing an order denying class certification in a wage and hour case. The decision represents the first interpretation from the Ninth Circuit of the scope of the Supreme Court’s decision in Comcast Corp. v. Behrend...
California TEA Designations - Shift in PolicyMahsa Aliaskari, May 16, 2013
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) held a conference call on May 6th to discuss investment in California through the EB-5 program and its role in certifying Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs). GO-Biz is the agency designated by the Governor of...
Year Established: 1927
Law Firm Affiliations: TERRALEX
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