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Board Sends Attorney Record Expungement Plan to California Supreme Court
At its November 14 meeting, the State Bar of California’s Board of Trustees approved a proposed rule change that would automatically expunge nondisbarment attorney discipline records after eight years, assuming no further discipline has since occurred.
Judge grants final OK to $115M Oracle data privacy class action deal; Lawyers get $28.75M
About 3.2 million class members are set to receive $25 each from the deal. The judge overruled objectors who argued the plaintiffs settled too quickly for too little
Attorney General Bonta Supports Strengthening Robocall Regulations
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in support of its proposed rules designed to protect consumers from illegal robocalls by increasing the effectiveness of the FCC’s Robocall Mitigation Database.
California’s small businesses report strain amid rising lawsuit abuse and skyrocketing insurance rates
As auto insurance premiums climb in California, small business owners are voicing concerns over a legal environment they say is driving up costs and threatening their livelihoods.
Reed Smith advises Flexpoint Ford in connection with growth equity investment into Duetti
Global law firm Reed Smith represented Flexpoint Ford on its $114 million growth equity investment into Duetti, a music platform democratizing catalog monetization for independent artists.
Appeals panel: Govt lawsuit can resume vs Kaiser over allegedly misleading 'provider directories'
San Diego City Attorney calls litigation 'wakeup call to the life insurance industry'
Jane Doe Alleges Negligence Against Rideshare Giant Lyft Over Sexual Assault Incident
A lawsuit filed by Jane Doe against Lyft Inc., accuses the rideshare company of negligence after an alleged sexual assault by one of its drivers in Ohio.
Troutman Pepper Wins Best Professional Development Initiative at American Lawyer Industry Awards
Troutman Pepper has been awarded the Best Professional Development Initiative at the 2024 American Lawyer Industry Awards for its Client Development and Executive Leadership Program (CDEL).
Post-Election Implications, Outlook and Opportunities for Renewables and Energy Transition on November 19, 2024
Please join Holland & Knight for a presentation on the clean energy industry to be held at the firm’s San Francisco office.
California Resident Alleges Defective Vehicle Purchase Against Major Auto Manufacturer
A Sacramento resident has filed a lawsuit against Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC and a San Francisco dealership for alleged warranty breaches related to a defective vehicle purchase.
Consumer Alleges San Francisco Café Engages in Deceptive Pricing Practices
A San Francisco resident has filed a lawsuit against a local café for allegedly using deceptive pricing tactics that violate multiple state laws.
Xavier Family Alleges Fertility Fraud Against UCSF Health Medical Center
In a disturbing case filed on November 4th at the Superior Court of California in San Francisco County, Michael Xavier and his family accuse UCSF Health Medical Center and Dr. Christopher Herndon of fertility fraud among other charges after...
Uber Accused of Negligence in Passenger Sexual Assault Case
A lawsuit filed in San Francisco accuses Uber Technologies and its subsidiary Rasier LLC of failing to protect passengers from sexual assault by drivers despite being aware of such incidents since at least 2014.
Cyclist Sues Motorist Over Intersection Collision: Allegations Against Phillip Hanna
A cyclist injured in a collision at a San Francisco intersection has filed a lawsuit against motorist Phillip Hanna alleging negligence after he reportedly ran a red light causing severe injuries and financial losses for the cyclist.
San Francisco Resident Sues Ghirardelli Chocolate Company Over Alleged Deceptive Pricing Practices
A local resident has filed a lawsuit against Ghirardelli Chocolate Company for allegedly adding undisclosed fees to customer bills at its San Francisco store.
Plaintiff alleges Fisherman's Wharf Bakery misleads customers with hidden fees
In a recent lawsuit filed in San Francisco's Superior Court, Alexander Xue accuses Fisherman’s Wharf Sourdough French Bread Bakeries of deceptive business practices involving hidden fees at their Chowder Hut Grill restaurant.
Insurance Firm Alleges Negligence Against Tenants Over Water Damage Incident
Clear Blue Insurance Company has taken legal action against two tenants over alleged negligence leading to property damage in San Francisco.
Plaintiff alleges Legal Malpractice by Attorney John E. Cowan
Lori Reese-Brown has taken legal action against attorney John E. Cowan for alleged malpractice related to a civil lawsuit initiated in June 2021.
Disabled Veteran Alleges Discrimination by Auto Dealer Under Unruh Civil Rights Act
A disabled veteran has filed a lawsuit against Anderson Enterprises for alleged discrimination under the Unruh Civil Rights Act after being denied access due to blocked ADA parking spaces at their San Francisco location.
San Francisco Resident Sues Automotive Giant Over Alleged Warranty Breaches
Amanda Colleen Halpin has filed a lawsuit against General Motors in San Francisco for alleged breaches under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act regarding her Chevrolet Bolt's defects and malfunctions.