Litigation Updates from Nossaman LLP

Nossaman Partner Christopher Nedeau Mentioned in The American Lawyer

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 PST

Nossaman Partner, Christopher Nedeau was mentioned in the May edition of The American Lawyer 's Big Suits section under, "U.S. v. AU Optronics Corporation et al."

The article discusses the charges brought against AU Optonics, Tai...

Trusts & Estates Team Moves to Nossaman in Orange County

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST

Irvine, Calif. (Feb. 2, 2012) – Nossaman LLP announced today that Suzanne Tague has joined the Firm as a partner in the Corporate Practice Group, with an emphasis in estate planning and probate and trust administration, including litigated matters. Joining Ms. Tague at Noss...

2012 Southern California Super Lawyers Recognized

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST

Nossaman LLP is pleased to announce 14 partners have been included in the "2012 Southern California Super Lawyers" list. Only five percent of Southern California attorneys receive this honor each year.

The following Nossaman Partners have been selected for this recognition: Jo...

Nossaman Growth Strategy Yields 11 New Associates

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST

LOS ANGELES (Jan. 26, 2012) – Nossaman LLP demonstrated its commitment to strategic growth in the second half of 2011 and first weeks of 2012, bringing on 11 new lateral associates in offices and practice areas throughout the Firm. Among the practices enhan...

Business Judgment Rule Offers No Protection to Corporate Officers

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST

A recent United States District Court (Central District of California) decision, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as receiver for Indymac Bank, F.S.B. v. Matthew Perry, held that the California business judgment rule does not apply to a corporate officer as opposed to a corp...

Nossaman Grows Sacramento Office with Addition of Litigation Partner Kevin Collins

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 PST

SACRAMENTO (Nov. 7, 2011) – Nossaman LLP announced today that Kevin Collins has joined the Firm as a partner in the Litigation Department. Mr. Collins, an experienced trial lawyer who focuses on complex litigation in commercial, construction, and public law, will be based i...

Solyndra CEO Brian Harrison Steps Down

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 PST

Nossaman Litigation Partner John Hansen was quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle article "Solyndra CEO Brian Harrison Steps Down." Mr. Hansen, who specializes in bank...

Path Cleared for Class Tax Claims

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 PST

In a decision that resolves conflicting interpretations of the California Constitution and state statutes, the state Supreme Court has held that under certain circumstances a taxpayer may file a class action against a municipal entity for the refund of a local tax. Ardon v. City o...

CA Supreme Court Clarifies Class Action Availability in Claims Against City for Refund of Tax Payments

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 PST

Summary:

In a decision that resolves conflicting interpretations of the California Constitution and state statutes, the California Supreme Court has held that under certain circumstances a taxpayer may file a class action against a municipal entity for the refund of a local tax.

Jury Must Weigh Damages In AUO Price-Fixing Case: Judge

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 PST

Nossaman Partner Christopher Nedeau is mentioned in the Law360 article "Jury Must Weigh Damages In AUO Price-Fixing Case: Judge," about a California federal judge's ruling that prosecutors can't prevent a jury from determining the damages allegedly caused by AU Optronics Corp. in an alle...