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Twelve Jones Day lawyers among Lawdragon's "500 Leading Energy Lawyers"
Twelve of Jones Day's lawyers are included in the 2025 edition of Lawdragon's "500 Leading Energy Lawyers" guide.
2025 Judicial Demographics Report: California Bench Continues to Grow More Diverse
For the 19th straight year, California’s judicial bench has grown more diverse, according to the Judicial Officer (JO) Demographic Data report released by the Judicial Council.
Rocklin schools appeal ruling ordering them to revoke parental trans notification policy
Rocklin Unified School District has asked a CA appeals court to undo a ruling from the public employees labor board that directed them to rescind a policy requiring staff to notify parents if their child asks to be known by a different gender. The board said the district needed to first negotiate with the teachers union
State-required insurance costs drive up Uber fares, taking 32% per ride
Uber has announced that rising state-mandated insurance costs are impacting ride affordability, with 32% of each rider's fare in December 2024 allocated to these expenses.
Plaintiff accuses restaurant operator of deceptive pricing practices
A San Francisco diner has taken legal action against a local restaurant operator for allegedly adding hidden fees to customer bills without disclosure.
Appeals court: ClassPass can't use arbitration to escape class action; Dissent: Ruling leaves online biz 'guessing'
The Ninth Circuit rejected an attempt by online gym access pass seller ClassPass to beat a class action through arbitration because its user terms and conditions weren't good enough to show users agreed. A dissenting judge said the decision defies earlier rulings and fosters uncertainty
Plaintiff accuses Delta Dental (healthcare provider) of Data Privacy Violations
A new class action lawsuit has been filed against Delta Dental accusing them of breaching data privacy laws by unlawfully sharing users' personal health information with third-party tech firms like Google and Adobe without consent.
Plaintiff alleges restaurant owner Goemon LLC engaged in deceptive pricing practices
A lawsuit has been filed against Goemon LLC by Alexander Xue for allegedly adding undisclosed fees to customer bills at their restaurant, Stonemill Matcha.
Plaintiff alleges restaurant owner deceived diners with hidden fees
A lawsuit filed in San Francisco accuses a local restaurant owner of deceiving customers through undisclosed charges added to their bills.
Plaintiff alleges Pacific Gas & Electric Company's negligence led to catastrophic explosion
A Californian resident sues Pacific Gas & Electric Company following an explosion allegedly caused by neglected gas line maintenance that resulted in severe injuries and property damage.
Plaintiff accuses restaurant operator LLH TGO LLC of deceptive billing practices
A lawsuit has been filed against LLH TGO LLC by Alexander Xue for allegedly adding undisclosed fees to customer bills at their San Francisco steakhouse.
Plaintiff accuses bakery Juniper Cafe of deceptive pricing practices
In a recent lawsuit filed in San Francisco's Superior Court, Alexander Xue accuses Juniper Cafe of deceptively charging customers hidden fees under false pretenses.
Plaintiff Attorney Alleges Malicious Prosecution by Defendants Over Baseless Lawsuit
Attorney Benjamin C. Graves has filed a lawsuit accusing Andrew Vento Gabriel and Edward Novak of malicious prosecution over an unfounded legal action they pursued against him.
Plaintiffs Allege Medical Malpractice Against UCSF Health Following Botched Surgery
A lawsuit filed by Leah McNamee and Samuel Price accuses UCSF Health and Dr. Kenzo Hirose of medical malpractice after a surgery left McNamee with permanent injuries.
San Francisco Municipality Accused of Negligence Following Skateboard Accident
A San Francisco resident is suing the city after sustaining serious injuries from a skateboarding accident caused by poorly maintained street conditions.
Plaintiff alleges restaurant overcharged with undisclosed fees
A San Francisco restaurant faces allegations of deceptive pricing after a customer discovered an unexpected fee on their bill.
EPA can't make SF pay big fines for overall quality of SF Bay due to wastewater flow
The U.S. Supreme Court said the U.S. EPA exceeded their authority under the Clean Water Act in imposing so-called "end results" standards on San Francisco wastewater discharges, effectively making the city pay many millions or even billions of dollars in penalties for poor water quality in the Bay
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against City Over Hazardous Sidewalk Conditions
A San Francisco resident sues the City over hazardous sidewalk conditions that led to serious injuries after repeated warnings went unheeded.
Plaintiff alleges local restaurant operator violated consumer protection laws through hidden fees
A Californian consumer has filed a lawsuit against a local restaurant operator for allegedly deceiving customers with undisclosed fees on their bills.
Plaintiff accuses San Francisco bar owner of deceptive pricing practices
In a legal battle unfolding in San Francisco's Superior Court, Alexander Xue has accused A-N SFD Owner, L.L.C., operators of a local bar named Starlite, of deceptive pricing practices involving undisclosed service charges on customer bills.