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Judge dismisses complaint alleging harassment by rogue CIA agents
For the third time, the United States and the CIA have been released from a complaint that claims rogue agents are harassing an Egyptian-born civil engineer.
Class action appeal approved against Bank of America
SAN FRANCISCO -- A U.S. Ninth District Court of Appeal justice has upturned a class action certification appeal brought by a major bank.
Dell, Samsung concede wrongful death
A wrongful death settlement has been reached regarding a fatality caused by a computer charger.
9th Circuit rules Wyland painting doesn't infringe on other artist's copyright
A federal appeals panel has ruled there was no copyright infringement in a case involving two works of art created 32 years apart.
9th Circuit remands case involving federal and state employment law
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has vacated a district court ruling based on demographic provisions and remanded it to the lower court.
Class certification complaint remains undecided in Hyundai/Kia fuel economy suit
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal has ruled a trial court abused discretion in a class action certification for a foreign car manufacturer.
Court rules California attorney general did not deceive voters
SACRAMENTO -- The Third District Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of Attorney General Xavier Becerra, who was alleged to have attempted to sabotage a gas tax repeal initiative.
California companies' duty to defend important to note, attorney says
Attorney Alexander J. Berline said California's duty to defend law for employees is an important fact all businesses should consider.
Zappos.com data breach complaint reconsidered
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court has heard arguments over shoe retailer Zappos.com 2012 data breach complaint to consider if the consumer case against the Amazon company should be revived.
California high court affirms stay in Right to Repair Act case involving claims of home defects
The California Supreme Court has granted a stay in a case involving the Right to Repair Act, which was created almost 20 years ago.
4th District Court of Appeals hears religious discrimination case
California's 4th District Court of Appeals affirmed, reversed and remanded a religious discrimination appeal.
Legality of credit card surcharges affirmed on appeal
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed summary judgment for commerce credit card surcharges.
Appeals court rules cosmetology students aren't employees
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a district court's ruling that three cosmetology students are not considered employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Apple should notify consumers that replacing iPhone battery can restore performance, suit says
A complaint filed in the Northern District of California against Apple Inc. alleges the company conducted unfair practices regarding software updates that affect the performance of certain iPhone models and seeks a jury trial.
Ex-federal prosecutor: Could take 'many years' to understand DaVita RX settlement ramifications
Former federal prosecutor Nick Oberheiden knows health care fraud.
Legal citizens group critiques 'Judicial Hellholes' list
The California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) regional director said the state's ranking as second in the latest listing of "Judicial Hellholes," is not a surprise.
California ranks 2nd in latest 'Hellholes' report
California ranked second in the latest listing of "Judicial Hellholes," an annual report from the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) that tracks real-time disadvantages to defendants by civil court judges across the U.S.
New standard set regarding NLRB arbitration deferral
SAN FRANCISCO -- The National Labor Review Board (NLRB) asked for an arbitration deferral and the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has granted the petition, setting a new standard.
Article III standing possible for consumers in future false advertising class actions
SAN FRANCISCO -- Consumers could have Article III standing under California false advertising laws, according to the U.S. Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit.
Gonzalez Fletcher's gender gap bill vetoed
A California gender gap transparency bill will not become law in 2017, upsetting the sponsor who fought hard for equality in the workplace.