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Updated Sept. 8, 2023. Originally posted Feb. 16, 2023. The Ninth Circuit issued its decision in the case of Roger Wayne Parker, who was wrongly held in pretrial detention for four years even after prosecutors received...
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Accomplished litigator Ryan V. Fraser elevated to BKLW partnership
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is proud to announce the elevation of Ryan V. Fraser to the firm’s partnership. Ryan’s promotion reflects his outstanding advocacy, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the firm’s core values of excellence, integrity, and client-centered lawyering. Over more than a decade in practice and nearly five […]
Court further trims L.A. Times petition in landmark public records case against City of L.A.
The intersection of California’s Public Records Act (“PRA”)and record-retention statutes is generating significant legal developments. On January 15, 2026, the California Supreme Court decided City of Gilroy v. Superior Court, Case No. S282937. The case disposed of arguments that the PRA itself imposes a duty on cities to retain records […]
Partner Whitney Z. Bernstein named to Daily Journal’s 2025 Top White Collar Lawyers
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is happy to announce that partner Whitney Z. Bernstein has been named one of the Daily Journal’s 2025 Top White Collar Lawyers, a prestigious recognition from California’s leading legal publication. This honor marks Whitney’s second recognition by the Daily Journal this year, following her selection […]
The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Whistleblower Improvement Act, passed in December 2022, is expanding protections for whistleblowers disclosing global money laundering – specifically by Russian oligarchs – and violating...
When a whistleblower makes the admirable decision to speak against injustice, it is of paramount importance to hire a lawyer with a successful record litigating whistleblower and qui tam claims under the False Claim Act...
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is happy to announce the addition of Daniel Z. Goldman as our newest partner. Dan has significant experience representing individuals and entities in high-stakes cases and investigations...
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is pleased to announce that six lawyers have been included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Best Lawyers® is respected by the legal industry, the media, and the...
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is happy to announce the addition of attorney Alexis Paschedag Federico to the firm’s practice. Alexis is a passionate litigator and appellate attorney experienced in complex civil...
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is proud to announce the addition of attorney Ryan V. Fraser to the firm’s practice. Ryan is an accomplished trial attorney and appellate specialist who has successfully defended his...
Updated January 25, 2021. Originally posted August 28, 2019. Bills that sought to extend the reach of the California False Claims Act to tax-related matters stalled in the California State Senate in 2020. The...
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is proud to announce the elevation of Whitney Z. Bernstein to the firm’s partnership. Whitney is an accomplished attorney particularly well known for her expertise in complex white...