Is a movie preview art or advertising? Judge rules that disgruntled moviegoers can sue over a misleading promo By Brian Kabateck It’s awards season, and for fans and film buffs, all eyes are on the movies and who will take home the industry’s highest honors for achievement in the art
Women in the Law: Marginal Progress and What We Can Do Moving Forward By Marina Pacheco As we mark Women’s History Month by reflecting on the vital role women have played in American history, it’s important to recognize that inherent biases plague all professions, and law is no exception. Although
Understanding the new federal laws that restrict companies’ use of Forced Arbitration and NDAs By Brian Kabateck At the end of last year, President Biden signed Public Law No: 117-224, known as the Speak Out Act. The Speak Out Act “prohibits the judicial enforceability of a nondisclosure clause or nondisparagement
LOS ANGELES, CA—Prominent plaintiff’s firm Kabateck LLP is proud to announce the promotion of Marina Pacheco and Stephanie Charlin, two experienced and exceptional attorneys, to partner. Stephanie has earned a stellar reputation during the past seven years at Kabateck LLP for obtaining verdicts and settlements for clients in matters involving
By Brian Kabateck You might have missed the news in the holiday rush, but last month California scored a big victory against big tobacco companies that have been directly harming our kids. The state enacted vital legislation to protect targeted populations—especially youth and communities of color—from the dangers of flavored
Orange County agreed to a $1.7 million settlement to settle a class action lawsuits brought by restaurant owners looking to recover fees paid to the state and county during the pandemic. KBK’s Brian Kabateck told the Daily Journal, “If a restaurant went out of business — and unfortunately a large
By Juliette Fairley At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Southern California restaurants were limited to 25% capacity for indoor dining and prohibited from offering outdoor dining options, and yet they were still expected and required to pay liquor license and health permitting fees. In response, plaintiff attorney Brian Kabateck, of
By CAITLIN ANTONIOS The Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $1.7 million settlement this week to resolve two class-action lawsuits brought by restaurant owners looking to recoup fees paid to the state and county during the COVID-19 pandemic despite government-mandated closures and reduction in services. In January 2021, Pizzeria
By Juliette Fairley Orange County, California restaurants are about to be enriched by $1.7 million thanks to the OC Board of Supervisors agreeing to settle a class-action lawsuit aimed at helping struggling restaurants to recoup the operational fees they were charged during COVID-19 lock-downs. Plaintiff attorney Brian Kabateck filed the
A landmark law set to take effect faces a legal roadblock By Brian Kabateck They greet you at the counter, flip your burgers, blend your shakes; they fill submarine sandwiches and tacos, pack cheerful kids’ meals, they pass your piping hot morning coffee through a window straight into your car.