The Northern California Record News
Plaintiff Alleges Healthcare Provider Violated Multiple Labor Laws
Luis A. Argueta has filed a class-action lawsuit against his former employer Hawthorne Holdings LLC for alleged violations including unpaid wages and lack of proper breaks under California labor laws.
Plaintiff alleges Arizona-based LLC violated California labor laws
Mariah Knight has filed a lawsuit against her former employer TG Administration LLC in Santa Clara County's Superior Court citing numerous labor law infractions including unpaid wages and improper break times under PAGA regulations.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Marcum LLP of discrimination and harassment
Angelique Paramore has filed a lawsuit against her former employer Marcum LLP alleging gender discrimination and sexual harassment in violation of California law.
Google Accused of Privacy Violations by Users Over Incognito Mode Data Collection
In a landmark lawsuit filed in California's Superior Court against tech giant Google LLC, plaintiffs allege unauthorized interception and sale of private browsing data collected during Chrome's Incognito mode usage.
Nikki E. Dobay to Speak at WSATA Annual Conference 2024
Greenberg Traurig, LLPTax Practice Shareholder Nikki E. Dobay will speak at the Western States Association of Tax Administrators (WSATA) Annual Conference Oct. 29.
Ex-BART workers fired over Covid vax mandate should get $7.8M, jury says
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District should pay at least $1.1 million to six workers who were fired in 2022 after BART repeatedly refused to grant religious exemptions and accommodations to workers who said their faith prevented them from complying with BART's Covid shot mandate
Plaintiffs accuse tech giant Google LLC of privacy invasion over 'Incognito' tracking
In a recent court filing in Santa Clara County's Superior Court, Casey Fickens and others accuse Google LLC of secretly tracking users even in 'Incognito' mode on its Chrome browser.
Former Employee Alleges American Steel & Stairways Violated Labor Laws
Martin Castro has filed a class-action lawsuit against his former employer American Steel & Stairways in California Superior Court alleging multiple labor code violations including failure to provide rest breaks and pay proper wages.
Plaintiffs accuse Google LLC (tech giant) of Privacy Violations in Incognito Mode
A new lawsuit claims that Google violated user privacy by collecting data during private browsing sessions on its Chrome browser's Incognito mode.
Plaintiff Alleges Local Business Violated Accessibility Laws
Scott Johnson has filed a lawsuit against Christopher C. Brown and others over alleged violations of accessibility laws at Tuxedo Fashions in San Jose.
Plaintiffs Accuse Tech Giant Google LLC of Privacy Violations Over Incognito Mode Data Collection
A group led by Amanda Nunez has filed a lawsuit against Google LLC in California's Superior Court alleging unauthorized data collection during private browsing sessions in Chrome's Incognito mode.
Greenberg Traurig’s Nikki E. Dobay to Speak at 31st Annual Paul J. Hartman State and Local Tax Forum
Greenberg Traurig, LLP Tax Practice Shareholder Nikki E. Dobay will speak at the 31st Annual Paul J. Hartman State and Local Tax Forum Oct. 28.
Adam Streisand Named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2024 List of Top Troubleshooters
For the third consecutive year, Adam Streisand was selected for The Hollywood Reporter’s list of “Troubleshooters.”
Institute for legal reform calls for tighter oversight on third-party litigation funding
Last August, the Institute for Legal Reform released a white paper highlighting concerns about Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF), a practice where outside entities finance lawsuits in exchange for a portion of the proceeds.
Attorney General Bonta Issues Warning to Company Facilitating Illegal Robocalls
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and a coalition of 51 bipartisan attorneys general in issuing a warning letter to a telecom company responsible for transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic, including robocalls that impersonated government officials and imitated a hotline used by the Illinois Attorney General’s office.
Appeals court: Class action vs Coinbase can bypass arbitration because seeks 'public relief'
Crytpo company plans to seek California Supreme Court review
Reed Smith IP partner Bill Overend again named a top trade secrets lawyer
Reed Smith is pleased to announce that William R. “Bill” Overend, a trial lawyer focused on high-stakes tech litigation, has been honored by the Daily Journal as one of the Top Trade Secrets Lawyers in California for 2024.
Appeals panel: U.S. can't apply Asylum Transit Rule to illegal immigrants already at the border
A federal appeals court has blocked the Biden administration from forcing illegal immigrants who already were turned away from the border to first apply for "asylum" in Mexico before requesting the same from the U.S. A dissenting judge said the ruling "twists" U.S. asylum law to extend to people who haven't even arrived in the country
Plaintiff alleges rideshare giant's negligence led to assault
In a recent court filing in San Francisco, Jane Doe T.F. has accused Uber Technologies and its subsidiaries of negligence after being assaulted by an Uber driver. Filed on October 8th, this lawsuit highlights serious allegations regarding inadequate safety measures within the company despite prior knowledge of similar incidents involving drivers dating back to at least 2014.
Dominique Chan accuses Patrick Kwun-Lun Lo (individual) of Invasion of Privacy
Dominique Chan has filed a lawsuit against Patrick Kwun-Lun Lo for allegedly installing a hidden tracking device on her vehicle without consent. Filed in the Superior Court of California on October 9th, 2024, this case highlights serious accusations including invasion of privacy and harassment with demands for compensatory and punitive damages.