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NEW: Notice on Qualifying Acts of Violence Leave & Accommodation Required to be Given to Employees
A copy of the notice can be obtained in fifteen different languages here. As of July 1, 2025, employers must provide the notice to employees when hired, annually, upon request, and to any employee who informs the employer that they are a victim of violence or the family member of a victim of violence. Victims […]
Donahue Fitzgerald Attorneys Named 2025 Super Lawyers
Northern California Super Lawyers: Natasha S. Chee: Entertainment & Sports Andrew S. MacKay: Intellectual Property Dawn Newton: Franchise/Dealership Kristin A. Pace: Estate Planning & Probate Mary M. Rudser: Estate Planning & Probate Jessica M. Takano: Civil Litigation: Plaintiff Jonathan Wong: Immigration Business Emily L. Yip: Estate & Trust Litigation Denae H. Budde: Real Estate Daniel […]
Donahue Fitzgerald LLP Reaffirms Commitment to Oakland with Lease Renewal and Expansion at Lake Merritt Plaza
With deep roots in Oakland dating back over a century, Donahue Fitzgerald has been a cornerstone of the local legal and business landscape. The firm’s decision to expand its footprint at Lake Merritt Plaza reflects both its sustained growth and its commitment to serving clients throughout the Bay Area and beyond from the heart of […]
Donahue Fitzgerald Advises Hall Equities Group in $111 Million Purchase of High-Profile Walnut Creek Office Complex
Ygnacio Center is a block from Walnut Creek BART station and is comprised of three prominent office buildings located on 2001 and 2033 North Main Street, and 1990 North California Boulevard. Hall Equities Group was represented by Donahue Fitzgerald’s Real Estate and Business and Corporate Practice Groups: Adam Engelskirchen, Lead Partner on the deal John […]
Partner Daniel Schacht Named to Billboard’s 2025 “Top Music Lawyers” List
Excerpted from the article: “Schacht represents a diverse group of heavy-hitting artists in multiple genres. Ranging from Carlos Santana to Missy Elliot, as well as the estate of Malik Taylor, who was professionally known as A Tribe Called Quest’s Phife Dawg. Schacht specializes in several areas including advising artists and creators on how to best […]
Daniel Schacht: An Active Voice at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and Berkeley Law Conference on Digital Disruption
UC Berkeley Law partnered with the university’s Haas School of Business for PLAY, a student-led conference connecting people seeking greater involvement with media, entertainment, and technology through exposure to leading industry thought leaders. The daylong event featured C-suite executives, industry leaders, and other experts in media, entertainment, technology, sports, gaming, music, film, and television. The conference’s […]
Donahue Fitzgerald Advises Veenstra & Kimm, a Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Firm, in The Kleinfelder Group’s Acquisition
Veenstra & Kimm was represented by Donahue Fitzgerald’s Business and Corporate Group: Arun Bose, Associate Greg Cristobal, Paralegal Kathrin Dimas, Partner Michael Sebree, Partner Lucas Sells, Legal Secretary Read the full press release, Veenstra & Kimm, a Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Firm With a Strong Presence in the Midwest Market, Joins Kleinfelder.
When ICE Comes to Your Workplace
Excerpted from the column: What should an employer do when an ICE agent comes to the workplace to do an inspection? As with any law enforcement, employers should confirm the agents’ identities by asking for official identification and confirm the purpose and scope of the visit. Agents may not enter a nonpublic space without either […]
Donahue Fitzgerald Recognized in the World Trademark Review’s 2025 WTR 1000 Ranking
Donahue Fitzgerald was ranked for trademark enforcement and litigation as well as prosecution and strategy. In addition to the firm’s ranking, four of our partners – Andrew MacKay, Daniel Schacht, Jonathan Osder, and Dawn Newton – have been individually acknowledged as top practitioners. The WTR 1000 is the only definitive guide exclusively dedicated to identifying […]
ICE in the Workplace: Guidance for Employers on Their Rights and Obligations
Can ICE enter a workplace? ICE cannot enter a nonpublic workplace without a warrant or the employer’s consent. If the workplace is open to the public, such as a shopping center, restaurant, or lobby, ICE can enter without a warrant. An employer may refuse to allow an ICE agent to enter a nonpublic workplace without […]