David M. GaoAssociateSheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLPWebsitewww.sheppardmullin.comOrganization ProfileFull ProfileBlogwww.sheppardmullin.com/publicationsConnectEmailTwitterLinkedIn619-338-6597 Professional Biography David Gao is an associate in the Real Estate, Land Use and Environmental Practice Group in the firm's San Diego office. Practices Environmental Real Estate and Land Use More Legal and Business Bylines From David M. Gao New Court Ruling Pokes Holes in Contractual Limitation of Liability Language in Commercial Leases - (Posted On Sunday, April 14, 2024) SB 1079: Changes to Nonjudicial Foreclosure Process Aim to Benefit Tenants, Primary Residence Occupants and Community Groups; Uncertainty Looms for Lenders and Debtors - (Posted On Tuesday, November 10, 2020) Current Legal Analysis Multiple States Propose Bans on Food Additives and “Ultra-Processed Foods” by: Food and Drug Law at Keller and Heckman Guangdong Higher People’s Court: 107 Million RMB Settlement in Pokémon Copyright and Unfair Competition Case by: Aaron Wininger State Department Updates Criteria for Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers by: Sachiko Hanamura President Trump Takes Additional Actions on Reciprocal Tariffs, Shipping, and Digital Services Taxes by: Nathaniel B. Bolin , David R. Allman “Claims” Under the FCA, §1983 Claim Denials on Failure-to-Exhaust Grounds, and Limits to FSIA’s Expropriation Exception - SCOTUS Today by: Stuart M. Gerson Michigan Overhauls Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Laws by: Adam S. Forman , Daniel J. Glicker Federal Court Preliminarily Blocks Key Parts of President Trump’s Orders Restricting DEI at Private Employers by: T. Scott Kelly , Nonnie L. Shivers Québec’s Bold Proposal: Empowering Authorities to Safeguard Public Welfare During Work Stoppages by: Kevin MacNeill , Ryan Martin Upcoming Events Feb 25 2025 Navigating Double Patenting in the USPTO Era of Rulemaking Mar 5 2025 Workplace Wellness: Managing Stress & Anxiety for Peak Performance in Uncertain Times Feb 25 2025 Trade Secrets and Patents: A Comprehensive Approach to Protecting Intellectual Property Feb 26 2025 Recharge Your Battery Knowledge: An Overview of U.S. and EU Regulatory Requirements Print