In the deep pool of litigation attorneys, it takes a big leap to make a splash big enough to get noticed. For Katy Young, Ad Astra’s Managing Partner, being asked to record an episode of ‘The Litigator’s Edge’ is just one of the signs her pioneering work has been recognized by her fellow advocates. … Continue reading "Ad Astra’s Managing Partner Katy Young Appears on Podcast ‘The Litigator’s Edge’" The post Ad Astra’s Managing Partner Katy Young Appears on Podcast ‘The L...| Ad Astra Law Group, P.C.
by Katy Young, Esq. As a litigator with university leaders as clients, I am witnessing a troubling trend taking root across higher education: The presidents of Harvard and Penn were forced to resign following politically charged scrutiny. The University of Virginia’s president stepped down amid targeting by national political figures. DEI offices have been dismantled … Continue reading "Protecting University Leaders Against Political Pressure that Becomes Defamation: A Legal Case from Cal...| Ad Astra Law Group, P.C.
Matt Kumin helps a client take home triple the amount of original severance offers. The client, a highly specialized, information security analyst, reached out to Ad Astra after her sudden termination, wondering if she had any potential claims. Her employer had offered her what seems to be a generous severance package—$40,000 plus 6 months of … Continue reading "IT Analyst Client Secures Triple Original Severance Offer" The post IT Analyst Client Secures Triple Original Severance Offer ap...| Ad Astra Law Group, P.C.
Ad Astra represented a California school district in claims against its insurance broker for breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract. Within the weeks of careful negotiations with the insurance defense counsel, Ad Astra’s Courtney Chu successfully demonstrated the liability on the Defendant’s part. The parties agreed to mediation and settled the same day … Continue reading "California School District Wins Settlement Against Insurance Broker for Breach of Contract" The post Calif...| Ad Astra Law Group, P.C.
After a long-fought battle before the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board (TTAB), Katy Young prevailed at trial which secured the client’s right to register four (4) trademarks. The client is a business run by the son of late famous hemp activist Jack Herer. The dispute was about who has the rights to Jack Herer’s name … Continue reading "TTAB Trial Win for Jack Herer Trademark" The post TTAB Trial Win for Jack Herer Trademark appeared first on Ad Astra Law Group, P.C..| Ad Astra Law Group, P.C.
Katy Young settled a malicious prosecution action in favor of our client. The client was scheduled for trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court on December 19, 2022 against Defendants for breach of contract and fraud. Defendants had a cross-complaint on file as well. On December 5, Defendants unexpectedly filed an entirely new action in … Continue reading "Malicious Prosecution Settled!" The post Malicious Prosecution Settled! appeared first on Ad Astra Law Group, P.C..| Ad Astra Law Group, P.C.
The client, a landlord of a large warehouse in Berkeley, leased a commercial building to a famous cannabis dispensary as that company planned to expand operations. As has happened with many cannabis businesses in California, the expansion plans had to be shelved due to crushing tax liability that the tenant faced (thanks to IRS section … Continue reading "Landlord Recovers Rents in Commercial Unlawful Detainer" The post Landlord Recovers Rents in Commercial Unlawful Detainer appeared first ...| Ad Astra Law Group, P.C.
Our client, cannabis growers in Northern California, had a commercial lease for the farmland that they used to grow their cannabis. The landlord and our client have been friends since childhood. However, a dispute arose as our client refused to pay rent until the landlord fulfilled his duties, such as removing trash from the property … Continue reading "Ad Astra Client Gets to Remain in Possession of Farm" The post Ad Astra Client Gets to Remain in Possession of Farm appeared first on Ad As...| Ad Astra Law Group, P.C.
As is the trend with her practice increasing in employment work, Katy Young handled her first-ever emergency basis Labor Commissioner hearing for an existing client. The client called at 9:00 PM on a Tuesday night and explained that her ex-business partner/father of her children checked the mail after a long delay and found a notice … Continue reading "Labor Commissioner Win!" The post Labor Commissioner Win! appeared first on Ad Astra Law Group, P.C..| Ad Astra Law Group, P.C.
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Ad Astra Law Group, LLP - Top San Francisco Law Firm specializing in Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Employment Litigation, Public Entity Representation, Real Estate and Construction| Ad Astra Law Group, P.C.
Ad Astra Law Group, LLP - Top San Francisco Law Firm specializing in Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Employment Litigation, Public Entity Representation, Real Estate and Construction| Ad Astra Law Group, P.C.