By: David B. Nusz, Partner, and Lauren Peterkin, Associate In addition to death and taxes another certainty for CA employers is each new year brings with it new laws and legal compliance challenges.  It gives the Plaintiff attorneys great joy in the holiday season to know they will have new and exciting ways to get […]

By: Joelle C. Sharman, Partner, and Michael S. Metta, Partner On the last day of the six-year statutory repose period, a plaintiff claiming to be a participant in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) filed a $20 million class action lawsuit against our clients—the ESOP Trustee and the ESOP Plan Sponsor—alleging ERISA violations related to […]

O’Hagan Meyer is proud to announce that we have earned Mansfield Certification for the 2024–2025 cycle—an achievement that underscores our commitment to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity in the legal profession. The Mansfield Rule, developed and administered by Diversity Lab, is a rigorous, data-driven certification process designed to ensure that all qualified attorneys have access […]

O’Hagan Meyer’s Design Professional Team is pleased to share the latest edition of our newsletter, featuring timely insights on contract certainty, financial responsibility, and emerging liability risks in the design and construction industry. In this issue, we feature three articles covering topics that directly affect how firms manage projects, clients, and exposure: Just Sign Here: Learn […]

November 6, 2025 — O’Hagan Meyer has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, a testament to its unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Ranked by Best Law Firms in 5 practice areas and regionally in 24 practice areas, O’Hagan Meyer has distinguished itself in the legal industry, earning this prestigious accolade. Firms […]

By: Courtney Fulmer, Law Clerk; Jorge “Coco” Padilla, Associate; and Marcus J. Lee, Managing Partner of Las Vegas Introduction In the United States District Court for the District of Nevada (“District”), cases are typically assigned to both a district judge and a magistrate judge.  District judges decide all dispositive motions, whereas magistrate judges decide non-dispositive […]

August 21, 2025 — O’Hagan Meyer is proud to have 25 lawyers listed in The Best Lawyers in America® and 12 lawyers recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in America 2026 editions.  In addition, attorney Scott C. Oostdyk was also recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” for Bet-the-Company […]

By: Naomi D. Johnson, Partner The Oregon Legislature recently enacted House Bill (HB) 2957, which affects the applicable statutes of limitations in employment cases for individuals who file a complaint with the Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI). Unlike many other states, Oregon does not require employees who want to bring employment claims against […]

O’Hagan Meyer’s Design Professional Team is pleased to share the latest edition of our newsletter, curated specifically for architects, engineers, and other design professionals. In this issue, we explore two timely and complex legal topics that impact your practice and professional liability: Fiduciary Duties for Architects & Engineers: Understand when your role might shift from professional […]

By: Dana J. Finberg, Partner; C. Quinn Adams, Partner; Madeline Swank, Summer Associate; and Matthew Essien, Summer Associate It is impossible to ignore the recent developments in artificial intelligence. Technology companies continue to create sophisticated generative AI products like Bard, ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, with each coming closer and closer to imitating human intelligence. The […]