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Appeals Court affirms dismissal of Applied Underwriters' trademark infringement case over webcast seminar
A financial services company claiming that its trademarks have been used as a title for a webcast seminar and in promotion materials has suffered a loss in court.
Question over engineer's wages for mining company headed to the California Supreme Court
A group of engineers who sued a mining company for discrepancies in wages had a question for the California Supreme Court certified by a federal court.
Suit over Yahoo's unsolicited text messages headed to California Supreme Court
Tech giant Yahoo's case against an insurer refusing to cover as personal injury the alleged privacy violations brought about by Yahoo's unsolicited text messages is headed to the California Supreme Court.
Court affirms in part, reverses in part Freedom of Information Act case against US Fish and Wildlife Service
An environmental organization seeking public records regarding proposed rules for cooling water intake structures has suffered a loss in court.
Appeals court rejects false-advertising summary judgment in favor of nutritional supplement sellers
A California customer who sued the seller of a nutritional supplement claiming it falsely advertised the product has obtained a victory in court.
Appeals court affirms denial of class certification in civil rights case against Sonoma County, City of Santa Rosa
Two out-of-state drivers who had their vehicles impounded for over 30 days in alleged violation of the Fourth Amendment have suffered a loss in court.
Appeals court affirms dismissal of anticompetition conspiracy suit against Walt Disney Co.
Shareholders of the Walt Disney Company concerned about agreements being made by the board of directors have suffered a loss in court.
Court denies rehearing to school district on religious exercise case
A school district with religious practices in its policies—which were upheld by a district court—has obtained a victory in appeals.
Court grants motion to amend complaint against Whole Foods Market in suit over 'hypoallergenic' labeling
SAN FRANCISCO – A consumer who alleged Whole Foods Market mislabeled some of its private-brand household and body care products as hypoallergenic has been granted leave to file an amended complaint.
Court orders for final distribution plan in case between SEC, Felix Investments
SAN FRANCISCO – A plan crafted both by the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission and an investment company has received an order for a final agreement.
Insurance company obtains stay on fatal workplace car accident case
An insurance company suing an agriculture company that claimed it was not covered at the time of an accident has obtained a stay in court.
Court grants summary judgment, stay in case against Iran's involvement in terrorist attacks
Four creditors seeking to recover assets from Iran over injuries suffered during terrorist attacks have obtained a favorable decision in court.
Court says it lacks jurisdiction in casino licensing case
A gaming management company alleging that a Native American tribe breached a contract while developing a new casino in Fresno has suffered a loss in court.
Federal court grants Turn's motion to dismiss zombie cookie case
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by two New York men who purchased cellphones and claimed that a Verizon partner violated their privacy by showing ads based on browsing.
Court awards over $7 million in damages on violations against securities, consumer protection laws
LOS ANGELES -- An investor who attempted to invest in a real estate development in Russia and had losses due to wrongful action, has been awarded damages in court.
Homeowner balks at new Oakland renter protections
A recent Oakland law is making it difficult for homeowners to move back to their properties without reimbursing their tenants for no-fault eviction.
California court dismisses suit against Warner Bros. involving home video royalties
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Entertainment giant Warner Bros. has obtained a victory in court as its request for dismissal of a class action lawsuit was granted.
Court reverses attorney's fees on defamation case involving Sandy Hook Justice founder
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California appellate court ruled that a lower court erred in setting the amount of attorneys' fees in a suit involving a Florida-based school safety consultant who allegedly was defamed on social media after the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
Court reverses decision on asbestos case
A real estate developer that allegedly provided asbestos-laden pipes to a worker who later developed mesothelioma obtained a victory in court.
Charter Communications loses appeal over allegedly racially motivated denial of contract
Cable giant Charter Communications failed to have dismissed a lawsuit claiming the company declined to carry a channel due to African American proprietorship.