Thank you to everyone who joined us at Heartwood to celebrate Brad Estes’ promotion to Partner. We had a wonderful turnout and it’s always a pleasure to connect in person.
Author: Caroline Recupero
California Corporations Code section 2203 outlines a critical provision concerning the legal capacity of foreign corporations operating within the state. It provides that without satisfying the prerequisites laid out in Corporations Code section 2105, these entities cannot pursue claims in California courts. Section 2105, mandates that all foreign corporations engaging in business activities within California must obtain a certificate of qualification from the California Secretary of State.
For practitioners representing defendants in California State Court facing claims from out-of-state or foreign corporations, it serves as a pivotal reminder. It is important to ascertain whether the plaintiff corporation possesses a certificate of qualification to conduct business within the state, otherwise it may provide a defense to the claim.
Earlier this month, Marc Lewis had the opportunity to speak at Pincus Professional Education’s 20th Annual Federal Court Boot Camp: The Nuts and Bolts, an event dedicated to educating attorneys about the ins and outs of practicing in Federal Court. The panel consisted of both sitting and retired Federal Court judges, and seasoned litigators.
Lewis & Llewellyn recently sponsored the Third Annual California International Arbitration Week in San Francisco. California International Arbitration Week, or CIAW, celebrates international arbitration within the state. Marc Lewis was in attendance throughout the week, and as part of the firm’s robust arbitration practice, we look forward to participating again next year.
Lewis & Llewellyn is excited to welcome Daniel Jordan back to the firm.
Daniel first joined Lewis & Llewellyn in 2020, after practicing for four years at O’Melveny & Myers LLP. In 2022, Daniel joined Unity, a software company dominating the real-time 3D industry, as in house counsel.
Lewis & Llewellyn is thrilled to welcome Grace Ramirez to the firm.
Prior to joining Lewis & Llewellyn, Grace practiced at the Washington, D.C. office of White & Case LLP, where she represented clients in a broad range of high-stakes litigation matters, including contract and business disputes. Grace also maintained a robust pro bono practice focused on education and civil rights.
Lewis & Llewellyn celebrated its 12th anniversary this month! We express sincere gratitude to all our clients, colleagues and friends of the firm who have contributed to our firm’s remarkable journey of growth, and we are looking forward to what’s yet to come.
On January 1, 2024, the California Legislature amended the California Business and Professions Code to solidify and reinforce the prohibition of noncompete agreements in employment contracts.
Effective February 14, 2024, Section 16600.1 mandates that employers notify all current and former California employees hired after January 1, 2022, with existing “noncompete agreements” or contracts containing a “noncompete clause” that these agreements are now considered void. Additionally, Senate Bill 699 introduces Section 16600.5, declaring any contract void under Section 16600 as unenforceable, regardless of signing location or date. Employers are restricted from enforcing such contracts, even if executed and maintained outside California.
Applications for the Lewis & Llewellyn Annual Fellowship are now open for 2024!
Lewis & Llewellyn is dedicated to providing an opportunity for high-achieving young adults to explore their interest in the law. In furtherance of this mission, Lewis & Llewellyn created our Annual Fellowship to remove barriers and create opportunities for talented individuals with diverse experiences in the legal industry. The fellowship is geared towards undergraduate students who want to see behind the scenes and gain valuable experience in the practice of law through mentorship, professional development, and hands-on exposure and training.
This individual will work as a critical member of our team, assisting attorneys and staff with investigations, legal briefing, analyzing evidence, and much more across a wide variety of substantive legal areas in commercial litigation. The program will also offer opportunities to see the life cycle of a litigation, observe hearings and depositions, and receive one-on-one mentorship with our attorneys.
This fellowship is a paid opportunity.
Interested candidates may apply by sending a resume and a short personal statement (250 words maximum) to careers@lewisllewellyn.com.
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Lewis & Llewellyn In The News
Lewis & Llewellyn attorneys have recently been interviewed by numerous news outlets regarding high-profile lawsuits filed by the firm. Specifically, the firm has filed two lawsuits against American Airlines on behalf of two minors who were allegedly secretly filmed in an airplane restroom by a flight attendant using a hidden camera. Chris Cuomo’s interview with Paul Llewellyn on NewsNation can be watched here.
Lewis & Llewellyn also recently filed suit against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo on behalf of the family of Kristin Smart, a freshman at the university who went missing after a party in May 1996. Paul Flores, another student at the time, was ultimately convicted of her murder in 2022. Marc Lewis’s interview with CBS News Sacramento can be watched here.
Lewis & Llewellyn LLP will continue to deploy its aggressive litigation skills on on behalf of survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault. We feel passionately about our efforts to hold individuals and institutions accountable.
