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Plaintiff sues technology company over catastrophic bicycle malfunction
Alan Pickett has filed a lawsuit against OpenE Technologies and ACT Fulfillment Services after an electric bicycle they manufactured allegedly broke apart mid-ride causing severe injuries. The suit seeks damages for medical expenses and loss of income among other reliefs.
Sacramento Man Alleges Negligence Against Driver After Severe Traffic Accident
Richard Antonio Conrado Jr., represented by Clayeo C. Arnold law firm attorneys John T. Stralen and George Chryssafis, files a lawsuit against Statie Parvu alleging negligence after a traffic accident caused severe injuries on Interstate 5 near Sutterville Road exit in Sacramento.
Plaintiff challenges City Council's approval of condo project citing environmental concerns
Nahid Nassiri has filed a lawsuit against the City of Lafayette challenging their approval of a controversial condominium project in downtown Lafayette on environmental grounds including habitat disruption and air quality concerns.
Lawyers seek $495K for settlement of ChapStick labeling suit, but no money for alleged misled consumers
A federal judge in Oakland is being asked to sign off on a deal between GlaxoSmithKline and a group of California trial lawyers, who sued the company for allegedly wrongly labeling some ChapStick products as 100% Natural. The deal includes no money for consumers, but nearly $500K for the lawyers
Greenberg Traurig San Francisco Expands White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice with Addition of Former SEC Regional Director Tracy S. Combs
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues the expansion of its White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice with the addition of Tracy S. Combs in the San Francisco office.
Attorney General Bonta: Oklahoma Legislation Barring Transgender Students from School Facilities Consistent with Their Gender Identity is Discriminatory and Unlawful
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of the rights of transgender students in Bridge v. Oklahoma State Department of Education.
Prop 22 wins again; CA Supreme Court says protections for Uber, other gig services not unconstitutional
The California Supreme Court turned back an effort by labor unions to strike down Prop 22, which voters had overwhelmingly approved to prevent unions from using a new state labor law to try to force Uber and other app-based services to unionize or potentially go out of business in California
Sheppard Mullin Corporate Practice Advised Just Global in Sale to Trilliad
The firm represented San Francisco-based Just Global, an award-winning B2B marketing agency renowned for its full-funnel Connected Experience approach that integrates strategy, media, creative, ABM, and analytics on a global scale, in its sale to Trilliad.
Disney can't blast Carano lawsuit from orbit; Judge says Disney's First Amendment rights not harmed
A federal judge has cleared TV and film actor Gina Carano to continue her lawsuit accusing Disney and Lucasfilm of illegally retaliating against her for expressing politically conservative statements on social media when she was fired from "The Mandalorian" in 2021
Board of Trustees Authorizes Pursuit of a California Bar Exam Development Contract with Kaplan
At its July 18 meeting, the State Bar of California’s Board of Trustees voted to authorize the Board Chair and Executive Director to negotiate terms of and, if appropriate, execute a five-year bar exam agreement not to exceed $8.25 million with Kaplan North America, LLC.
Holland & Knight Northern California Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2024
Super Lawyers has named four attorneys from Holland & Knight's San Francisco office as Northern California "Super Lawyers" and seven as "Rising Stars" for 2024.
CA Supreme Court: Mom can sue Riverside for emotional distress caused by hearing daughter in car crash on phone
The California Supreme Court has ruled California law doesn't require plaintiffs to be able to show they knew how a defendant's actions may have caused someone else's traumatic injuries to be able to press a claim for emotional distress from having seen or heard the injuries happen
U.S. Attorney Announces Law Enforcement Actions Directed At Fentanyl Trafficking In Santa Cruz County
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California has filed a series of federal criminal complaints charging three defendants with possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl in Santa Cruz County, announced United States Attorney Ismail Ramsey and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Brian Clark.
Judge: Tenderloin residents can't sue City Hall for not enforcing laws, but can sue for not keeping sidewalks clear
A federal judge says Tenderloin residents with disabilities can continue suing the city for not clearing the sidewalks of homeless encampments and other nuisances. But the judge said there is no constitutional obligation for the city to fight crime and drug problems in the neighborhood
California Department of Justice Investigating Los Angeles Police Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ), pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), is investigating and will independently review an officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred on July 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Partner Terrance J. Evans Elected Chair of California Lawyers Association Board
Terrance J. Evans, a partner in the San Francisco and Los Angeles offices of Duane Morris LLP, has been elected chair of the California Lawyers Association (CLA) Board.
California Employment Law Update: A Mid-Year Review on July 23, 2024
Elena Hillman, Michele Ballard Miller, Nicole Herter Perkin, and Walter Stella will present “California Employment Law Update: A Mid-Year Review.”
Homeowner sues neighbors and HOA for negligence leading to severe water damage
Sue Smith has filed a lawsuit against her neighbors and their homeowners association over alleged negligence resulting in extensive water damage and mold growth in her home. The case highlights issues with maintenance responsibilities within shared living spaces.
Lyft accused of negligence and unfair business practices by former driver
A former Lyft driver has filed a lawsuit against the ride-sharing company alleging significant discrepancies between reported earnings and actual payments received over two years. The plaintiff seeks substantial damages for negligence and misleading business practices.
Appeals panel says SLAPP can't stop class action suit under California intellectual property and privacy law
Complaint challenges use of personal information adjacent to marketing of business info database