On October 1, 2026, the Fresno County Superior Court granted a motion for summary judgment in an employment discrimination case brought by a former Vons employee against Safeway Inc. Partner Bill Murphy and Associate Adrienne Ou of the McLaughlin & Stern San Francisco office handled the briefing on the motion. […]
In two recent California appellate decisions, courts addressed employment law issues involving volunteers and unpaid interns. Both decisions are of interest to healthcare organizations. Hospitals rely heavily on volunteers such as baby cuddlers in the NICU, patient ambassadors, story tellers, pet therapy teams and gift shop staff. Similarly, interns are […]
Carla Hartley (far left), McLaughlin & Stern Partner, has recently been named CFO of the California Society for Healthcare Attorneys for 2026-2027. CSHA is the premier organization for attorneys practicing healthcare law in California. Carla also serves on the Publications Committee.
We’re pleased to share that McLaughlin & Stern, LLP Partner and Matrimonial Department Co-Chair Linda Rosenthal has been named to Citywealth’s Top 75 Family Lawyers of 2025 list. Linda’s selection reflects decades of trusted experience on complex matrimonial matters, as well as her reputation as a thoughtful, strategic advocate for […]
Garden City, NY – October 7, 2024 – McLaughlin & Stern LLP is pleased to announce a decisive win for a homeowner client in a quiet title action, successfully defending against claims of breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and conversion. The dismissal was secured by Garden City-based partners Justin M. […]