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Business groups look to Newsom to address litigation concerns amid pandemic
A coalition of business groups has written to Gov. Gavin Newsom seeking expanded protections from civil litigation for companies providing essential services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Holland & Knight Partner Jennifer Hernandez Recognized as Real Estate & Construction Law Trailblazer by National Law Journal
Holland & Knight Partner Jennifer Hernandez has been named a Real Estate & Construction Law Trailblazer by the National Law Journal. -
Fate of July California bar exam uncertain amid coronavirus crisis; Bar Board could decide next week
It remains uncertain how the coronavirus crisis will affect the California State Bar exam scheduled for July. -
Earth Island Institute blames plastic pollution on popular food and drink brands
REDWOOD CITY – A marine-focused environmental group has sued the biggest manufacturers of food and drink, alleging that the companies are responsible for plastics pollution in California and around the world. -
Activists threaten over governor's lack of rent moratorium due to COVID-19
LOS ANGELES -- Although Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order that allows cities and counties to stop landlords from evicting tenants who miss their next rent payment, tenants' rights organizations say the order doesn’t go far enough. -
Advocates say state's lemon law needs reform; Arbitration is quicker and better for consumer, they say
While the state’s lemon law – the Song Beverly Consumer Protection Act – has served as a safeguard for car buyers, some attorneys have also used it to extract large fee payments from car manufacturers. -
More changes anticipated for Assembly Bill 5 after COVID-19 cloud clears
When Californians return to work after the stay-at-home order is lifted, more changes could be coming to the controversial Assembly Bill 5 independent contractor law. -
Citing 'Common Decency Act,' Zillow escapes $60 million dollar judgment
Federal court lets Zillow off the hook for erroneously posting a property as sold -
California attorney weighs in on high volume of bills filed to reform Assembly Bill 5
SACRAMENTO – No fewer than 30 bills have been filed in the California legislature to reform Assembly Bill 5, according to JDSupra. -
Southern Cal legislator says Crown Act designed to prevent hair discrimination against women
LOS ANGELES – The Crown Act, made famous in the movie “Hair Love,” a California State Senator said is designed to prevent discrimination against women in the work place because of their hair styles, particularly African American women. -
PAGA litigation expected to accelerate in wake of California Supreme Court ruling
A new California Supreme Court decision will usher in more lawsuits against businesses under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) without really bringing more benefits to aggrieved employees, according to those familiar with PAGA litigation. -
BAKER & HOSTETLER: BakerHostetler Opens in San Francisco, Brings on Nation's Former Top Fraud Enforcement Officer Robb Adkins to Lead
BakerHostetler announced that the firm launched its 15th national office in San Francisco, California, with the addition of Robb Adkins, who joins the firm’s White Collar, Investigations and Securities Enforcement and Litigation team. -
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Foley Continues Firm Growth with San Diego Office Relocation and Redesign
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that its San Diego office has moved to Del Mar Gateway at 11988 El Camino Real, Suite 400, a building where the firm will have greater visibility, including building-top signage and access to additional amenities. -
Plaintiffs in VW trial who sought more than $1 million in punitives, awarded $25K each on heels of minimal compensatory damages
SAN FRANCISCO – Jurors in Volkswagen’s first “clean diesel” trial in the United States awarded plaintiffs punitive damages that amounted to a fraction of what they originally sought. -
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Greenberg Traurig Elevates 10 Attorneys in California
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has elevated five attorneys to shareholder and five to of counsel in the firm’s California offices. -
Jurors in VW 'clean diesel' case award minimal damages; contentious trial moves to punitive phase
SAN FRANCISCO - Jurors in a "clean diesel" case against Volkswagen awarded plaintiffs minimal compensatory damages on Tuesday in a contentious trial that began Feb. 25. -
After failed DQ attempt in VW litigation, plaintiff attorneys move for mistrial on heels of big class settlement
SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge has approved a $96.5 million settlement in "clean diesel" litigation against Volkswagen for approximately 100,000 consumers, a day after plaintiff attorneys for 10 class action opt-outs argued he was biased in a move for mistrial. -
Another attempt by plaintiff attorneys to DQ judge following unfavorable ruling in lemon law litigation, fails
SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge presiding over Volkswagen "clean diesel" multi district litigation denied a move by plaintiff attorneys to disqualify him just as the case was heading to trial. -
SHEPPARD MULLIN: Sheppard Mullin Announces 2020 Partner Class
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that 21 attorneys have been promoted to partner. -
Judge rejects motion from Uber and Postmates to halt AB 5
LOS ANGELES – A federal judge in California has shot down an early attempt by Uber Technologies Inc. and Postmates Inc. to pause a new state law that re-classifies many contract workers as employees entitled to benefits.