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Class action: Google improperly recorded, saved customer interactions with Verizon
A California resident has filed a class-action lawsuit against Google, alleging that the company's virtual agent services provided to Verizon call centers violate the California Invasion of Privacy Act by recording and transcribing phone conversations without obtaining prior consent from callers.
Another class action accuses Mubi of sharing user viewing info with Facebook, violating VPPA
A man has filed a class action lawsuit against Mubi, Inc., claiming that the company violates the Video Privacy Protection Act by reporting user viewing habits and personal information to Meta/Facebook without their consent.
Gaming company files pretrial motion to restrict mentions of its China ties during trial against Google
Epic Games, the developer behind Fortnite and several other renowned online games, has initiated legal action against tech behemoth Google, alleging that the latter is unjustly monopolizing Android app distribution. The gaming company's lawsuit comes with a pretrial motion to limit mentions of Epic's second largest shareholder being based in China during the trial scheduled for Nov. 6 start, said Epic Games.
Jury orders Bayer Monsanto to pay $332M in latest Roundup trial verdict
Bayer has pledged to appeal, and believes it can at least reduce what it called an 'unconstitutionally excessive verdict.'
Climate disclosure rules raise burden, risks for businesses in California, across U.S.
The recent passage of climate accountability laws for businesses is raising questions about costs to consumers, the regional economy, and if such reporting means less climate change innovation.
Pennsylvania residents sue Honda, claim company's website wrongly records conversations
Pennsylvania residents have filed a class action lawsuit, accusing the Honda Motor Company of unauthorized wiretapping on its website
Young female worker sues Old Navy, claims sexual harassment, assault by female manager
A teen has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Old Navy LLC, claiming that she and several female employees were harassed by an assistant manager and that complaints to company management went ignored.
Oct. 24: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "fl" cases
The following cases categorized as "fl" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on Oct. 24. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 24
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 24 in the suits below:
Class action says new SF stormwater charges violate the California state constitution
The lawsuit claims, in part, that the city of San Francisco must secure voter approval before implementing the new fees to pay for stormwater management infrastructure
Class action: Mubi breaks federal VPPA law by sharing user viewing info with Facebook, TikTok
A woman has filed a class action lawsuit against Mubi, Inc., claiming that the company violates the Video Privacy Protection Act by reporting what users view on the Mubi streaming platform to various third-party companies without their consent.
Apple justifies default placement sales to Google, citing improved user experience and superior product
The core of the US government's argument against Google as an illegal monopoly centers on the ease of changing the default search engine on iPhones. The process involves just four taps and a swipe, which Apple executive Eddy Cue explained during the trial, and users are free to do as they wish, but Apple's inclination toward Google is driven by strategic considerations.
Bonta under fire: Cal Policy Center asks state bar to investigate AG's use of law against parents
As parents continue efforts to push for inclusion in key decisions on how their children want to gender identify, California Attorney Gen. Rob Bonta is suing to quash it, leading to a state Bar complaint that challenges the AG’s use of the legal system against parents.
Has the Dust Settled? Today’s DEIB Landscape After the Students for Fair Admissions Decisions on November 1, 2023
Summer days may feel long behind us, but the June Supreme Court decision in Students for Fair Admissions is still showing aftershocks.
Lawdragon Lauds McGuireWoods Partners as Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers
McGuireWoods partners Sabrina A. Beldner, Meghaan C. Madriz, Bruce M. Steen and Jacquelyn E. Stone have again been recognized among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers of America, an annual guide honoring top advisers to businesses, universities, nonprofits and other organizations in global labor and employment matters.
ESOP 2023: What's Hot and Trending on November 1
Please join our complimentary webinar on November 1, 2023, preceding The ESOP Association’s Employee Owned 2023 conference being held November 8 -10, 2023, in Las Vegas.
New CA school curriculum law faces constitutional hurdles, runs over local community control of what is taught in schools
A new law that gives more state power over what is taught in schools is raising questions over whether the state isn't just running roughshod over local school boards because the state doesn't like local school curriculum decisions.
Newsom signs bill allowing lawsuits to continue, even amid fight over whether arbitration is required
In what’s anticipated to mean more angst for California businesses, Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a new law, SB 365, that allows court cases to continue against employers while arbitration appeals are still pending.
SF Museum of Modern Art says CCSF is refusing to fund joint effort to preserve Diego Rivera mural
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has sued the San Francisco Community College District, claiming that CCSF has failed to pay its share under an agreement to preserve a mural by artist Diego Rivera.
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 23
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 23 in the suits below: