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Livingston Law Firm Congratulates New Shareholder John C. Hentschel

2/1/2022

 
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​“While some clients think they want a ‘scorched earth litigator, I have found what clients really want is someone who truly understands their legal problem and can help them navigate the quagmire of litigation. I am someone they can trust, depend on to stay calm under stressful conditions and work towards a resolution that is in their best interests”. 
​Livingston Law Firm is proud to announce John C. Hentschel has become a shareholder of the firm. After graduating from USF Law School in 1990, John honed his trial skills at a reputable plaintiff firm before moving to the defense side. He joined Livingston Law Firm in 2010 and immediately became an integral part of the firm. John handles some of the firm’s most complex legal matters and deftly develops and implements litigation strategy that positions the firm’s clients for best results. John is a consummate trial attorney, a trusted colleague and a skilled negotiator in addition to being an all-around great guy.  For more information about John and his legal accomplishments, click here.  Congratulations John!
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Happy Holidays from Livingston Law Firm

12/23/2021

 
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Renée Welze Livingston Elected Officer on the Board of Directors for the California Defense Counsel

12/9/2021

 
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​Today, shareholder Renée Welze Livingston was elected to serve as an Officer of the Board of Directors for California Defense Counsel, the political arm of the State’s two largest industry associations representing the interests of the civil defense bar – the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada and the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel. In this role, Renée will work to advance issues of primary importance to civil defense attorneys at the Judicial Council and State Legislature.
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Crystal L. Van Der Putten Elected to the Board of Directors of the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada

12/9/2021

 
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​On Thursday, December 9, 2021, at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada, shareholder Crystal L. Van Der Putten was elected to the Board of Directors. ADC exclusively represents the interests of civil defense attorneys in Northern California and Nevada through its publications, accredited educational programs, and interactions with the judiciary. For more information about the  ADC, click here.

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LLF Wins Summary Judgment for Commercial Developers under Privette Doctrine

11/9/2021

 
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​LLF Shareholders Renée Welze Livingston and Crystal L. Van Der Putten successfully argued to a Santa Clara County judge that plaintiffs were precluded from proceeding against two commercial real estate landowners for catastrophic injuries sustained by an employee of the refrigeration subcontractor during a renovation project. Relying on the holding in Privette v. Superior Court (1993) 5 Cal.4th 689, the defendants argued that the employee of an independent contractor should not be allowed to recover damages from the contractor’s hirer, and the exclusive remedy for the employee was in workers’ compensation. Plaintiffs argued that one exception to the Privette doctrine applied, namely, that a landowner may be liable to a contractor’s employee when the defendants knew or reasonably should have known of a concealed, preexisting hazardous condition on its premises, of which the contractor did not know, and failed to warn the contractor of it. The court, in Lopez v. S.B.C.C., Inc. et al., Case No. 17CV314841, concluded that under the various contracts between the parties, the contractors were responsible for conducting inspections to determine worksite safety, especially after receiving notice from the landowners of possible structural problems in the area where the employee was injured.
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Renée Welze Livingston Recognized on Contra Costa County Bar Association Pro Bono Honor Roll 2021

9/2/2021

 
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Congratulations to Shareholder Renée Welze Livingston who is a 2020-2021 CCCBA Pro Bono Honor Roll recipient. This honor was created by CCCBA to recognize members who volunteer 50 or more hours in a legal or non-legal capacity in support of their community. Renée was recognized for leadership of the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada (ADC) where she served as President in 2020 and Immediate Past President in 2021. ADC, together with its Southern California counterpart, represents the largest contingent of civil defense practitioners in the state.
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CCCBA Honors LLF with 2020 Gold Diversity Award

2/12/2021

 
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Déjà Vu All Over Again: Coming Changes For Prop 65 “Short-Form” Warnings

1/21/2021

 
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​Beginning in August 2018, manufacturers could use a new “short-form” Prop 65 warning on products sold into California. Things are about to change. On January 8, 2021, California’s Office of Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), the state agency charged with administering Proposition 65, issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with the purpose of enacting amendments to the regulations governing short-form warnings. If the proposed amendments are adopted, which appears likely, manufacturers will face new restrictions on the content and use of such warnings. Craig Livingston’s Proposition 65 Update discusses the proposed changes and how they might affect manufacturers doing business in California. For the complete update, click here
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The Ninth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment Order Finding California’s So-Called “Large Capacity Magazine” Ban Unconstitutional

8/24/2020

 
​It has been nearly one year since shareholders Craig A. Livingston and Crystal L. Van Der Putten filed an amicus curiae brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Duncan v. Becerra on behalf of Livingston Law Firm client, The National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. The brief sought to affirm the summary judgment ruling of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California in favor of Plaintiffs-Appellees (individuals and organizations) finding California Penal Code section 32310 (banning magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds) unconstitutional under the Second Amendment and enjoining enforcement of the statute. The NSSF brief provided statistics regarding the wide availability nationally of 10+ round magazines and argued Section 32310 violated the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms (including magazines holding 10+ rounds) and could not survive any form of heightened scrutiny.
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On August 14, 2020, in a 66-page ruling siding with arguments in the NSSF brief and other amici curiae, the Ninth Circuit concluded Section 32310 violated the Second Amendment and affirmed the District Court’s judgment in favor of Plaintiffs-Appellees.  
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Inaugural Bay Area Women Lawyers Retreat a Huge Success

3/2/2020

 
​Managing shareholder and founding partner Renée Welze Livingston represented Livingston Law Firm at the First Annual Bay Area Women Lawyers Retreat on February 28 – March 1, 2020 in Sonoma, California. The sold-out event was created to bring together distinguished women leaders in the law to discuss equality for women in the profession and develop tools to break down barriers and eliminate bias. The kick-off session, “Still Breaking Down the Glass Ceiling After All These Years - Judicial Perspectives on Gender and the Law,” featured California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye. Livingston Law Firm was a proud Chardonnay sponsor of the event.
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