Brian S. Kabateck and Shant A. Karnikian have published an article in the Daily Journal titled “Short memories and bad optics: The coming tort reform challenge,” addressing critical issues facing the plaintiffs’ bar and civil justice system. The article warns about the growing threat of tort reform efforts across the
The student debt crisis is hitting law firms where it hurts most—their bottom line and talent retention—according to a new analysis by Brian Kabateck, founding partner of Kabateck LLP, published today in Law360. With federal student loan delinquency rates at a historic high of 31% and new Trump administration policies
Kabateck LLP Managing Partner Shant Karnikian and Partner Anastasia Mazzella were featured in the Simi Valley Acorn this week for their commentary on the alarming discovery that wildfire debris containing hazardous levels of asbestos was dumped into ordinary municipal landfills in Southern California. In their piece “Regulation, reform needed at
Kabateck LLP attorneys Shant Karnikian and Barret Alexander were featured in Law.com last week for their analysis of how Wall Street hedge funds are profiting billions from California wildfire relief funds while fire victims continue to struggle with recovery. In their piece “A Plaintiff’s Lawyer’s Perspective – Stop Prioritizing Profits
The Six-Figure Sweet Spot for Screwing Insurance Policyholders Shant Karnikian Managing Partner We’ve been helping wildfire victims after the most recent fires in LA, and one thing has become clear: insurers are getting bolder. The tactics aren’t new—but they’re showing up more often, and with less subtlety. Whether it’s
KBK attorneys Gary Partamian and Sheri Lalehzarian were published in the Daily Journal this week. Their article addresses how current summary judgment scheduling practices are causing unnecessary trial delays in California courts. In their piece titled “How summary judgment hearing dates are causing preventable trial continuances,” the attorneys examine how
KBK Managing Partner Shant Karnikian spoke with the Daily Journal about recent civil lawsuits filed on behalf of two former students from Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA). The lawsuit alleges that in 2006, a teacher abused these students and that school officials and administrators with the Los Angeles
KBK’s Brian Kabateck and Associate Barret Alexander recently co-wrote an article for Forum Magazine, where they explain whether a policyholder of uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage can also “pop” or “open” policy limits if their insurer refuses to timely settle their claim. Read the full article below.
Should Nonlawyers be allowed to represent clients in legal proceedings? By Brian S. Kabateck The legal community is embroiled in a debate over a proposal to allow nonlawyers to practice law and own law firms. Recently the State Bar of California’s Board of Trustees gave a preliminary go-ahead to a
KBK’s Brian Kabateck and Marina Pacheco co-wrote an article for Advocate Magazine discussing the impactful use of trial and pre-trial technology, especially during the COVID-19 global pandemic.