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Los Angeles Unified School District faced five lawsuits from same substitute teacher
Substitute teacher Ronald Anderson Sr.’s several attempts to sue the Los Angeles Unified School District have been frivolous, according to Marcos F. Hernandez, the school district's attorney.
Appeals court awards $1.7 million to former owners of Harley-Davidson motorcycle shop
The knowledge of credit postponement precludes exoneration, according to a ruling from the California Sixth District Court of Appeal.
Substitute teacher ordered to pay Los Angeles Unified School District's attorney fees
A substitute teacher who attempted to sue a school district must pay nearly $14,000 in attorney fees for the region’s fight against him.
Much to learn from free speech and internet ruling in Glassdoor case
There is much to learn from a recent free-speech and internet-based employer review case, according to a New York attorney.
Glassdoor free speech case sets precedent
Precedent has been set for free speech and internet-based employer reviews.
Appeals court demands patient records in investigation into psychiatrist who allegedly overprescribed Adderall
Patient-physician privilege and a patient’s constitutional right to privacy are not necessarily applicable during the investigation of a physician, according to recent ruling out of the California Second District Court of Appeal.
Appellate panel orders superior court to reconsider case against bicycle manufacturer
The California Sixth Appellate panel of judges is directing a superior court to reconsider a bicycle part manufacturer's motion for a convenient and fair hearing.
Plaintiff ordered to pay $1.79 million in attorney fees over stock purchase dispute
A plaintiff must pay almost $2 million dollars in attorney fees to the defendant over the absence of fee entitlement in a stock purchase agreement.
Wrongful termination lawsuit against Barnes & Noble moves forward
A California appeals court has revered a summary judgement in a lawsuit that brands Barnes & Noble for wrongfully terminating an employee who had worked for the company for 23 years.
Defendant ordered to pay more than $2 million in wrongful death suit
A California appeals court recently denied a more than $2 million appeal in a wrongful death suit.