As of March 1, 2023, the firm has changed its name to Cannata, O’Toole, & Olson LLP because we are saying farewell to our law partner of nine years, Mark Fickes. Mark has served as a Pro Tem Judge for the Alameda County Superior Court for the past three years. It was only a matter…
As of September 1, 2018, the firm has changed its name to Cannata, O’Toole, Fickes, & Olson LLP. Our law partner, Karl Olson, who joined the firm in April 2018, adds his name to our front door. And we are saying farewell to partner Kim Almazan, who will be moving on to another firm effective…
Revisiting Rule 1.6 or the Model Rules of Professional Conduct Introduction The obligation of an attorney to maintain the confidence of his or her client is basic to our profession and our legal system. Psychiatrists and members of the clergy have similar obligations. Each state has rules of evidence protecting the privileged nature of such…
Article from Recycling Today; Posted March 5, 2014 Are you prepared? GENERAL BUSINESS Protecting your business from a citizen action lawsuit related to stormwater at your facility involves paying attention to the details. MARCH 5, 2014 Operating a small or medium-size business in California can be challenging. The state is often described as the flagship…
LAWYERS AWAITING HALLIBURTON DECISION; COULD HAVE BIG IMPACT ON CLASS LITIGATION Article by Phyllis Diamond from The Bureau of National Affairs; Posted Jan 16, 2014 OUTLOOK 2014: SECURITIES LITIGATION Securities lawyers are awaiting the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in a certification controversy that could have a major impact on the future of class securities-fraud litigation….
