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Article by Elinor Leary Published in December Edition of Plaintiff Magazine

Elinor Leary’s article titled “The law of unintended consequences” was published in this month’s edition of Plaintiff Magazine.

Safety in the Workplace: Amazon Under Fire for Exposing Warehouse Employees to Unnecessary Risks

Amazon has created more than 130,000 jobs in the last year and currently employs over half a million people around the world. Ensuring the safety of their employees claims to be a top priority, but the company has recently been criticized for its failure to examine safety hazards that have caused unnecessary injury—and even death—on the job.

Are Restaurants Liable When Customers Have Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions? Attorney Steven A. Kronenberg Interviewed by MarketWatch

Consumers who experience allergic reactions when dining out can take legal action against the restaurant, but proving liability can be challenging. In the MarketWatch article, “Are Restaurants Liable When Customers Have Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions? It Depends on the State,” Steven A. Kronenberg discusses the complexities of establishing liability in food allergy lawsuits from state-to-state.

The Veen Firm Proudly Sponsors the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association Judges Night

The Veen Firm is proud to sponsor the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association Judges Night on October 24, 2018 at the Green Hills Country Club in Millbrae, California to honor the judiciary of San Mateo County.

Attorneys Attending the San Francisco Trial Lawyers’ 42nd Annual Judges Dinner Dance

Trial Team Leader Elinor Leary, Attorney Clifton Smoot, Principal Bill Veen, Attorneys David Winnett and attended the San Francisco Trial Lawyers’ 42nd Annual Judges Dinner Dance on October 19, 2018, which honors active judges and commissioners in the San Francisco community.

Alexandra Hamilton Discusses Workers’ Compensation Claims in Organized Labor’s Ask The Expert Column

Veen Firm Attorney Alexandra Hamilton answers a question from a subcontractor who was injured at a work site by an employee of a different subcontractor.

The Veen Firm Ranked on the 2019 “Best Law Firms” List by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ranked The Veen Firm on the 2019 “Best Law Firms” list in the Metropolitan Tier 1 Ranking in San Francisco for personal injury litigation and product liability litigation.

Elinor Leary Selected by Consumer Attorneys of America as Recipient of the 2018 Presidential Award of Merit

Trial Team Leader Elinor Leary was selected by Consumer Attorneys of America (CAOC) as the recipient of the 2018 Presidential Award of Merit. CAOC will honor her at the annual convention on November 15, 2018 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.

William L. Veen Named as a Recipient of the CAOC 2018 Robert E. Cartwright, Sr. Award

Founder and Principal William L. Veen has been selected by Consumer Attorneys of America (CAOC) as the recipient of the 2018 Robert E. Cartwright, Sr. Award for his excellence in trial advocacy, and dedication to teaching fellow lawyers and the public. CAOC will honor him at the annual convention during the awards dinner on November 17, 2018.

Steve Kronenberg Discusses Workers’ Compensation Claims in Organized Labor’s Ask The Expert Column

Attorney Steve Kronenberg was featured in Organized Labor’s Ask the Expert column discussing what options are available to you if you were injured on the job due to equipment with inadequate safety features or an unsafe work environment.