Kershaw Talley Barlow

10/15/2026

California wildfire investigations can involve much more than identifying where a fire began.

When utility infrastructure may be involved, investigators can examine equipment, maintenance records, vegetation management, weather conditions, and other evidence to understand what happened.

Kershaw Talley Barlow handles complex litigation involving potential utility liability and California wildfires. Visit https://www.ktblegal.com/s/k4j9U2C

10/14/2026

Kershaw Talley Barlow partners Ian Barlow and Bill Kershaw served as co-class counsel in litigation involving allegations that Hewlett-Packard Company knowingly sold notebook computers with defective components that caused display screen issues.

The case resulted in a $6.5 million settlement benefiting approximately 120,000 class members. Visit https://www.ktblegal.com/s/b7L1S32

10/12/2026

Have a potential class action or mass tort matter that falls outside your firm’s usual practice?

Kershaw Talley Barlow accepts referrals involving complex litigation and works with attorneys handling matters that may affect groups of individuals.

We value the opportunity to collaborate with fellow attorneys and provide experienced support when complex litigation calls for additional resources. Visit https://www.ktblegal.com/s/S4j2N04

10/09/2026

Wildfire damage can be especially difficult during the holiday season. If your California property is affected, preserving photos, receipts, repair estimates, and insurance records can help document your losses.

Kershaw Talley Barlow handles complex wildfire and utility liability matters. Visit https://www.ktblegal.com/s/X4j4v4l

10/07/2026

Complex litigation can involve complicated legal issues, extensive evidence, and questions that affect many people.

Visit the Kershaw Talley Barlow website to learn more about the firm’s class action, mass tort, and other complex litigation practices. Visit https://www.ktblegal.com/s/s5h599g

10/06/2026

Thank you, Valerie, for your thoughtful review and recommendation! We’re grateful for your trust in Kershaw Talley Barlow and truly appreciate your kind words. Visit https://www.ktblegal.com/s/q7G6e77

10/06/2026

Kershaw Talley Barlow is pleased to share that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2700 into law, following the firm’s September 24 letter urging him to take action on behalf of wildfire survivors.

The law establishes a process for addressing verified restitution shortfalls affecting survivors of the 2017 North Bay wildfires and 2018 Camp Fire.

Read our latest blog to learn more about AB 2700, what it means for wildfire survivors, and the road ahead.

Our attorneys at Kershaw Talley Barlow personally urged Governor Newsom to sign AB 2700 for North Bay and Camp Fire survivors who are still owed compensation. Learn more in our blog.

10/02/2026

What can school lead testing records actually tell parents?

Testing records may include information about sampling locations, dates, laboratory results, follow-up testing, and steps taken after a potential lead concern was identified.

Understanding that information can provide important context when evaluating potential environmental exposure at a California school.

Read our latest blog to learn more about what parents may want to look for in school lead testing records.

What can school lead testing records actually tell parents?

Testing records may include information about sampling locations, dates, laboratory results, follow-up testing, and steps taken after a potential lead concern was identified.

Unders...

10/02/2026

KTB attorney Ian Barlow recently attended the Sacramento Filipino American Lawyers Association’s annual gala, Pamana: Heritage & Legacy, which celebrated Filipino American heritage, community, and excellence in the legal profession.

Ian is the incoming president of SacFALA and serves on the Board of the NFALA - National Filipino American Lawyers Association. The Gala provided a meaningful opportunity to connect with colleagues and friends, celebrate the local Filipino American legal community, and support the next generation of attorneys.

Thank you to SacFALA for a wonderful evening and for continuing to strengthen connections across our legal community!

09/30/2026

KTB attorney Ian Barlow enjoyed connecting with law students and members of the Sacramento legal community at the Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association (CCTLA) Fall Mixer at the University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law.

The evening was also an opportunity to recognize CCTLA scholarship recipients and celebrate the next generation of attorneys. Congratulations to the scholarship recipients, and thank you to CCTLA and McGeorge for bringing the legal community together.