by commune | Sep 16, 2011 | Mortgage Banking News, Other News
On September 13, 2011, California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal issued an important ruling in Calvo v. HSBC Bank USA, N.A. The case focused on California Civil Code section 2932.5, which requires the assignee of a mortgagee to record an assignment before...
by commune | Sep 1, 2011 | KYL Technology News, Other News
Keesal, Young & Logan is proud to report that the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) has recognized the firm with a 2011 Distinguished Peer Award for outstanding achievements in the category “User Support Services Champion.” ILTA’s Distinguished...
by commune | Aug 22, 2011 | Employment Alerts, Other News
In the face of ever-changing internet technologies and the rise of social media outlets, employers nationwide are dealing with the challenges of adapting their policies to meet today’s workplace environment. On August 18, 2011, the Acting General Counsel for the...
by commune | Jul 10, 2011 | Environmental Alerts, Maritime Alerts, Other News
In a lengthy opinion issued June 10, 2011, a Los Angeles Superior Court ruled that California’s laws regulating smoke emissions from ships’ diesel engines are inapplicable because they are preempted by the Federal Clean Air Act. The ruling could have a significant...
by commune | Jun 23, 2011 | Maritime Alerts, Other News
The United States Supreme Court today reaffirmed application of the “featherweight” causation standard in Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) cases. In CSX Transportation, Inc. v. McBride, the Supreme Court held under FELA that “featherweight” or “any part”...
