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Greenberg Traurig, LLP Tax Practice Co-Chair G. Michelle Ferreira will speak at the UCLA Extension Tax Controversy Conference Oct. 24.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Bryant v. Stein to protect mifepristone access in the state of North Carolina.

A federal judge has ruled residents and hoteliers in the Tenderloin have done enough to show the city of San Francisco's policies and actions may have exacerbated the drug, crime and homelessness problems plaguing the neighborhood

Candee Lynn Cooper has taken legal action against multiple entities including the City of San Francisco for alleged negligence leading to her severe injuries after a fall on a defective sidewalk in September 2023. Filed in October 2024 at the Superior Court of California for San Francisco County, Cooper seeks compensation for economic losses among other damages with representation from Wilshire Law Firm PLC attorneys Mary L. Caruso and Ethan L. Flinders.

In a recent legal filing against Uber Technologies Inc., two New York-based Uber Eats drivers have alleged violations of city laws meant to protect delivery workers' rights regarding trip information disclosure. Filed on October 9th in San Francisco's Superior Court by Bursor & Fisher P.A., this class action seeks statutory damages for affected drivers who did not receive necessary pickup address details between April 2022 and July 2023.

A former construction worker has filed a class action lawsuit against J.B.&B.Construction alleging multiple labor law violations including unpaid overtime and failure to provide meal breaks. Filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court by Jose Manuel Martinez Gomez on behalf of similarly affected employees; this case seeks restitution for lost wages along with statutory penalties.

Antonia Verde Ugalde has filed a lawsuit against Syngenta Flowers LLC and ASINC., alleging discrimination based on disability following a medical procedure. Filed on October 9th in Santa Clara County's Superior Court by Light Law Group APC attorneys Azad M. Marvazy and Brea Violette; this case highlights alleged violations including wrongful termination amidst denied accommodations as per FEHA regulations while seeking compensation for damages incurred along with punitive measures towards preventing future occurrences through equitable remedies sought via court intervention - presided over under Case ID #24CV449208 before Judge J Nguyen’s review process commences accordingly!

A new lawsuit accuses Lyft Inc., a prominent rideshare company headquartered in San Francisco, of failing to protect its passengers from sexual assault despite knowing about ongoing issues since at least 2015. Filed by Jane Doe with representation from Dennis C. Reich on October 10th in the Superior Court of California, the case seeks damages for negligence among other claims following an alleged assault by a Lyft driver.

Language on device analytics less clear than app tracking request

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement after ABX2-1 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. Authored by Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara), Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) and co-sponsored by Attorney General Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom, ABX2-1 would stabilize California's oil market by ensuring refineries have adequate fuel reserves to avoid supply shortages that hike gas prices and harm consumers.

Scott T. Urban has filed a lawsuit against his former accountant Cindy F. Cheng for alleged negligence and breach of fiduciary duty related to mishandling pension plan accounts linked with his business interests in San Jose, California. The suit seeks damages exceeding jurisdictional limits following claims that improper disclosures led to significant financial losses for Urban.

Eric Carmona has taken legal action against Toyota Motor Sales alleging violations under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act due to unresolved defects in his newly purchased vehicle. Filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court on October 8th, this case seeks significant damages including civil penalties against Toyota for alleged breach of both express and implied warranties.

Siavosh Khajavi has filed a lawsuit against BMW North America alleging breach of warranty due to defects in his newly purchased vehicle. Filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court on October 11th, this case highlights alleged violations under California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act related to brake and electrical system failures in a 2023 BMW i7 model.

A new lawsuit accuses Google LLC of violating privacy laws by tracking users in Incognito mode on its Chrome browser. Filed in Santa Clara County's Superior Court by Julie Ferrell and others, the case alleges Google's practices breach multiple state laws despite promises of private browsing features.

John Michael Alvares has taken legal action against Ford Motor Company over allegations concerning a defective vehicle he purchased earlier this year. Filed in Santa Clara County's Superior Court on October 8th, Alvares accuses Ford of breaching both express and implied warranties while engaging in unfair business practices according to California law—seeking significant financial compensation alongside other judicial remedies.

Gene Zawrotny has filed a lawsuit against Linqto Inc., accusing them of retaliatory termination after he highlighted significant compliance issues within the company during his brief tenure as Chief Revenue Officer. Filed in the Superior Court of California on October 7th, this case brings forth accusations including fraudulent inducement and breach of good faith against both the company and its executives.

A visually-impaired plaintiff has taken legal action against Luna Mexican Kitchen Management Company for allegedly operating an inaccessible website in violation of disability rights laws. Filed in Santa Clara County on October 9th by Jesus Torres, the lawsuit seeks injunctive relief and damages under ADA and UCRA statutes.

In a significant legal challenge against one of the world's largest tech companies, April Johnson has filed a lawsuit accusing Google LLC of violating privacy laws by collecting user data without consent during private browsing sessions on Chrome's Incognito mode. Filed in California's Superior Court on October 8th, 2024, this case highlights allegations around unauthorized surveillance practices and breaches in consumer trust concerning personal information security.

Angel Pichardo has filed a lawsuit against VBC Tracy LLC alleging wage theft and wrongful termination related to a public works project in San Jose. The case highlights claims of misclassification and failure to pay prevailing wages along with demands for compensation under various labor laws.

Chahal Services LLC has taken legal action against Fidelity National Title Company over alleged mishandling of escrow funds during a failed business sale transaction involving Water World. Filed on October 9th in Santa Clara's Superior Court by attorney David S Henshaw; accusations include negligence & breach-of-fiduciary-duty among others while seeking various compensations including punitive damages.