Hyman, S.J.; Walser-Jolly, G.; Guzzetta, J.; & Wenrick, C. (Summer 2019). Unconscionability and Contractual Consent-to-Call Clauses Under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, 73 Conf. Cons. Fin. L. Q. 25. For more information, see TCPA Unconscionability Article. Read More
Hyman, S.J., and Mohseni, T., California Court of Appeal Finds that the FTC Holder Rule Limits a Holder’s Liability for a Consumer’s Attorneys Fees, 72 Conf. on Cons. Fin. L. Q. 432 (Spring 2019). To view the full article, click here. Read More
Insurance Coverage Under Directors & Officers Liability Insurance Policies for Claims Brought Under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, 72 Conf. Cons. Fin. L. Q. 58 (Summer 2018) Read More
Predatory Servicing Article -- 2018 Read More
Beyond the Basics of the California Consumer Privacy Act: Unanticipated Challenges in Complying with the New Privacy Law, Orange County Lawyer Magazine, April 2019, Vol. 61, No. 4, Page 28. For full article, click here. 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
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 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
