Stories by Gianni da Costa on Northern California Record

SAN FRANCISCO  -- The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will decide whether or not a group of consumers can continue with their class-action lawsuit against telecommunications giant AT&T. The consumers seek to hold AT&T legally responsible for their "data-throttling" practices.

SAN DIEGO – Just a few months after being scrutinized by the FTC, 1-800 Contacts has once again come under fire for orchestrating bidding agreements amongst its competitors The company is facing two class-action complaints brought by residents of Southern California.

SANTA BARBARA --  On Nov. 3, attorneys and professionals of the wine industry will gather for the 2016 Wine Law Forum, which will take place at Fess’ Parker’s Doubletree Resort in Santa Barbara.