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McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP's attorneys are frequently called upon by the media and industry organizations to share their legal expertise. We invite you to read about recent issues in personal injury, employment and civil rights, sexual abuse, and other areas of law, as well as what’s new at the firm.

The Recorder, Yahoo Finance, San Francisco Chronicle and More Report on McNicholas & McNicholas’ Win against Tillys for Illegal On-Call Scheduling Practices

In a 2-1 decision against retail clothing store Tillys, the Second District Court of Appeal in Los Angeles ruled that “on-call” employees are entitled to “reporting time pay” as soon as they are required…

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BuzzFeed, The Wall Street Journal, The National Law Journal, Forbes, Associated Press and More Report on McNicholas & McNicholas’ Lawsuits Against PG&E

In the BuzzFeed article “The Nation’s Biggest Utility Has Filed For Bankruptcy After Devastating California Wildfires,” Partner Patrick McNicholas discussed the impact PG&E’s bankruptcy filing will have on pending litigation brought by victims of…

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Partner Matthew McNicholas Presents CLE at Wagner Legal Group on Recent Multimillion-Dollar Verdicts and Lessons Learned

Partner Matthew McNicholas will present at Wagner Legal Group’s January CLE event on January 31st to discuss his recent multimillion-dollar employment verdict against the LAFD, and employment cases in general. The CLE event will…

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ABC and Curbed San Francisco Report on Lawsuit Against Pacific Gas & Electric Company

As published in ABC and Curbed San Francisco, our firm, along with Frantz Law Group, APLC and Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian, filed a lawsuit against Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) on behalf of…

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CNN, USA Today, Fox, ABC, CBS and More Report on Patrick McNicholas’ Lawsuit Against Southern California Edison for Sparking Woolsey Fire

As published by CNN, USA Today, Fox, ABC, CBS and many others, Partner Patrick McNicholas, along with Frantz Law Group, APLC and Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian, filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison on…

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LA Daily News, Daily Journal, MyNewsLA, La Opinion, ABC7 and More Report on Patrick McNicholas’ Lawsuit Against the LADWP and the City of Los Angeles

As published in LA Daily News, Daily Journal, MyNewsLA, La Opinion, ABC7 and others, Partner Patrick McNicholas filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the City of…

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Sexual Harassment at Work – Matthew McNicholas Quoted in Diversity Woman Magazine Article

Sexual harassment allegations are becoming increasingly common in the workplace, and employees must be prepared to deal with these unwelcome situations. In the Diversity Woman Magazine article “Sexual Harassment at Work,” Partner Matthew McNicholas…

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MGM Resorts and Las Vegas Shooting Survivors Move Toward Mediation – Patrick McNicholas Comments in Forbes Article

MGM Resorts International (MGM) announced it has been meeting with opposing attorneys to take the first steps toward creating a settlement process in the series of lawsuits filed against the casino giant for the…

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Matthew McNicholas to Speak at CAALA’s 36th Annual Las Vegas Convention

Partner Matthew McNicholas is scheduled to speak at the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) 36th Annual Las Vegas Convention discussing Federal Rule 26 and Expert Reports. The conference will be held in…

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Los Angeles Times, Hoy Los Angeles, KNX, KTLA and More Report on Matthew McNicholas’ Lawsuit Against the LA Metro

As published in the Los Angeles Times, Hoy Los Angeles, KNX, KTLA, My News LA and others, Partner Matthew McNicholas filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority on behalf of Patrick…

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LA Times, KTLA, News One and More Report on Matthew McNicholas’ Lawsuit Against the Los Angeles Fire Department

As published in the Los Angeles Times, KTLA, News One and others, Partner Matthew McNicholas filed a discrimination lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Fired Department (LAFD) on behalf…

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Law360 Reports on $2M Settlement Matthew McNicholas Secured on Behalf of Victims Injured in Venice Beach Boardwalk Accident

As published by Law360, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a $2 million settlement, holding the City liable for allowing a man to drive his car onto the Venice Beach boardwalk, injuring pedestrians…

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USA Today, Sports Illustrated, Reuters, The Hill and More Report on Matthew McNicholas’ Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against NFL Enterprises and Eric Davis

As published in USA Today, Sports Illustrated, Reuters, The Hill and others, Partner Matthew McNicholas filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against NFL Enterprises and Eric Davis on behalf of former makeup artist, Erin McParland,…

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MGM Resorts Suffers Backlash After Suing Las Vegas Shooting Victims – Patrick McNicholas Featured in Bloomberg and Fortune

On July 17, 2018, MGM Resorts International filed a series of preemptive federal complaints against the more than 1,000 people who were present at the Route 91 Harvest Festival during last October’s mass shooting…

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Why a Top Federal Prosecutor Joined a Plaintiffs’ Trial Firm: Daily Journal Features Former U.S. Attorney Joseph McNally’s Move to McNicholas & McNicholas

As featured in the Daily Journal, former Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph McNally joined McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP in November to lead the Emerging Litigation and Torts departments after spending nearly two decades at one of the nation’s most prestigious U.S. Attorney’s Offices….

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Daily Journal Names Matthew and Patrick McNicholas to 2025 Top Plaintiff Lawyers List

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were featured in the Daily Journal’s 2025 Top Plaintiff Lawyers report. The yearly supplement recognizes California’s top advocates who defend consumers in personal injury, mass torts, and civil rights cases. Matthew’s feature includes his ongoing advocacy…

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Daily Journal, Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg Law, and More Report on McNicholas & McNicholas Adding Former Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph McNally as Director of Emerging Litigation

As reported by the Daily Journal, Bloomberg Law, Los Angeles Times, and other outlets, Joseph McNally, the former Acting U.S. Attorney and First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, has joined McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP as the Director of…

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Partners Matthew and Patrick McNicholas Join Danny Abir on Behind the Courtroom Podcast

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas appeared on Danny Abir of ACTS Law’s podcast, Behind the Courtroom. In the episode, Matthew and Patrick discuss the history of McNicholas & McNicholas, highlighting its roots as a family-founded law firm and honoring the legacy…

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McNicholas & McNicholas Named to Best Law Firms 2026 List

McNicholas & McNicholas has been named to the 2026 Best Law Firms list, ranked by Best Lawyers®. The firm was recognized both nationally and regionally for its work in class actions and labor & employment. Additionally, the firm received regional rankings for…

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Benchmark Litigation Recognizes McNicholas & McNicholas Partners as Top Attorneys in California for 2025

Benchmark Litigation named Partners John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas, and Patrick McNicholas as Litigation Stars and top attorneys in California for their ongoing work representing clients in labor & employment and personal injury matters.  Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to the world’s…

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CBS News LA Interviews Patrick McNicholas on LA County $828M Child Abuse Settlement

CBS News Los Angeles interviewed Partner Patrick McNicholas about the recently approved $828 million settlement for victims of childhood sexual abuse. The settlement addresses allegations that staff at county juvenile and foster care facilities sexually abused thousands of children over several decades. …

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Partner Patrick McNicholas Set to Speak at 2025 Consumer Attorneys of California Annual Convention

Partner Patrick McNicholas is scheduled to speak at the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) 64th Annual Convention on November 15 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. He will participate in the panel, Mass Plaintiff Cases: Emerging Trends, Justice & Collaborative Strategies,…

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Partner Matthew McNicholas Selected as Finalist for 2025 National Law Journal Awards, Winning Litigators – Plaintiffs

The National Law Journal has named Matthew McNicholas a finalist for its 2025 Annual Awards in the Winning Litigators – Plaintiffs category. Every year, the publication recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated a proven track record of success and innovative trial work.  The…

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Matthew and Patrick McNicholas Recognized on 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America List

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were recognized in The 2026  Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America for their impactful work representing clients in high-stakes cases and their influence both inside and outside the courtroom in product liability, civil rights, and employment law….

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LABJ Names Matthew McNicholas to 2025 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys List

Partner Matthew McNicholas was recognized on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys list. This feature spotlights attorneys who are skilled in navigating recent labor laws and adapting to the continuously changing trends in labor and…

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Partner Patrick McNicholas Set to Present at 2025 CAALA Las Vegas Conference

Partner Patrick McNicholas is scheduled to speak at the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) Annual Las Vegas Conference on August 29. McNicholas will participate in the panel, Ride Share, Delivery Services, E-Bikes, Scooters, where he will address product liability issues…

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Best Lawyers® Recognizes 10 McNicholas & McNicholas Attorneys on 2026 List

Attorneys John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas, Jeffrey Lamb, Juan Victoria, and Douglas Winter were named to the Best Lawyers® 2026 list. Additionally, Richard Powers was named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list for a second consecutive year. For the…

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LA Times Names Matthew and Patrick McNicholas to 2025 Consumer Attorneys of Southern California List

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were included in the Los Angeles Times’ Consumer Attorneys of Southern California 2025 list, recognizing the significant impact of their work in personal injury and labor and employment.  Matthew was recognized for his advocacy supporting first…

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Matthew and Patrick McNicholas Recognized on 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers List

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were named in Lawdragon’s 8th edition of the 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers 2025 Guide for their efforts advocating for individuals facing discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, or sexual abuse by those in authority….

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The Press-Enterprise Interviews Matthew McNicholas on Riverside PD Officers Being Investigated for Disabled Veteran Plates on Personal Cars

Three Riverside patrol officers are under investigation and have been suspended by their department for using disabled military veteran license plates on their personal vehicles while on active duty. The Press-Enterprise turned to Matthew McNicholas, who has represented first responders for nearly…

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Los Angeles Business Journal Names Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas to 2025 Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys List

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys list, recognizing the significant impact their work has had on law, policy, and public safety. Highlighted for representing police, firefighters,…

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The Dream Team: Los Angeles Business Journal Spotlights McNicholas & McNicholas and Co-Counsel for Securing Record-Breaking $4B Juvenile Hall Abuse Settlement—The Largest in LA County History

The Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ) featured McNicholas & McNicholas and co-counsel in their article about the firm’s recent $4 billion settlement for more than 7,000 victims of systemic sexual abuse in Los Angeles County juvenile detention facilities. The feature highlights all…

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McNicholas & McNicholas Welcomes Two Associates to the Firm’s Los Angeles Office

McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP is excited to announce the addition of two new associate attorneys to the Los Angeles office: Aaron Olson-Alvarado and Kaylee Van der Zee.  Aaron Olson-Alvarado represents clients affected by California wildfires and mass tort incidents like the 2017…

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Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas Named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 LA500 List

Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas have been selected for inclusion in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 LA500 list, which recognizes the most influential leaders in the Greater Los Angeles region.  Matthew’s profile highlights his achievement of securing over $27 million…

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