During these challenging times, Severson & Werson remains open and in full operation, consistent with the firm’s previously established contingency planning. While many of our attorneys and staff will be working remotely, as a firm, we continue in full operation. We are here to help, as always.
On March 25, 2019, Genevieve Walser-Jolly spoke about the new California Consumer Privacy of Act of 2018, including its application to employers. Read More
Under both the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA), before obtaining a credit report on a job applicant, an employer must first give the applicant a “clear and conspicuous” written disclosure in a document consisting “solely” of the disclosure that the employer may obtain a credit report. Though the two laws’ requirements… Read More
View the SW Winter 2019 Newsletter Since its founding over 70 years ago, Severson & Werson has gained a reputation for providing specialized advice, legal services, and expertise to financial institution clients. The services we provide run the gamut from litigation to regulatory matters to client counseling, legislative affairs, and formulating and implementing nationwide strategies for consumer class action defense. The… Read More
Severson & Werson is proud to have co-sponsored the inaugural Women in Consumer Finance event, December 10-12 in Baltimore, MD. Member Kristin Walker-Probst spoke and Member Mary Kate Sullivan attended this inaugural and the first-ever event focusing on Women in Leadership in the industry. The event was full of inspiring women, practical advice and relationship-based networking. For more information, click here.… Read More
Hungry for Change: An Overview of California Waste and Donation Legislation Read More
Master service agreements for design and construction professionals are bad for business – for lawyers! For the design professional, construction manager, or other construction professional, master service agreements are almost always a great business opportunity and an even better risk management tool. The Severson & Werson Construction Group explored multiple and overlapping reasons for this along with "Knowing Your Limitations: A… Read More
On December 3, 2018, Genevieve Walser-Jolly presented on TCPA developments in 2018 at the California Mortgage Bankers Association: Legal Issues & Regulatory Compliance Conference in Orange County, California. The presentation addressed regulatory, legislative, and case law updates from 2018 and what to expect heading into 2019. Read More
On November 15, 2018, Kalama M. Lui-Kwan delivered a presentation to the Consumer Financial Services Committee of the California Lawyers' Association's Business Law Section. Mr. Lui-Kwan's presentation, "The 2018 Financial Services Landscape: Regulatory and Legislative Developments," provided an overview of the OCC's FinTech Charter, key legislation pending before the U.S. House of Representative's Financial Services Committee and the U.S. Senate's… Read More
On November 7, 2018, Severson & Werson co-sponsored the Women, Diversity & Change Summit in San Francisco, California. Members Kristin Walker-Probst and Mary Kate Sullivan attended and moderated a panel on Unconscious Bias and Discrimination and Succeeding in Male-Dominant Environments respectively. For more information, click here. Read More
On November 5, 2018, Elizabeth Holt Andrews and Andrew W. Noble presented an MCLE titled “2018 Banking & Financial Services Appellate Roundup” to the San Francisco Bank Attorneys Association monthly luncheon, which sparked a lively discussion with many questions and comments from the audience. They provided an overview of this year's most important appellate decisions in the banking and financial… Read More
