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Janitorial Service Provider Accused of Wage Violations by Current Employee
A class action lawsuit has been initiated against Professional Cleaning Systems by employee Jose A. Coreas over alleged labor law violations including unpaid wages and denied breaks.
Waivers don't shield Oakland, other cities from lawsuits from cyclists hurt in road races: CA Sup Ct
The California Supreme Court said the city of Oakland can't use a liability waiver to defeat a lawsuit brought by a cyclist who says he was injured while riding a course for a charity bicycle race on Oakland streets
Plaintiff (attorney) sues Kaiser (healthcare provider) for Medical Malpractice
In a dramatic turn of events spanning over three decades, Austiag Hormoz Parineh has sued Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and its affiliates for medical malpractice related to an incomplete appendectomy performed when he was just twelve years old.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Stanford Federal Credit Union Retaliated Against Whistleblower
Celeste Fehely has filed a lawsuit against Stanford Federal Credit Union alleging wrongful termination and retaliation after reporting sexual harassment incidents within the company.
Plaintiff alleges Millennium General Maintenance LLC violated labor laws
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Millennium General Maintenance LLC by Cindy Tatiana Mendez De Lopez in California's Superior Court for alleged labor law violations including unpaid wages and denied breaks.
Plaintiff Alleges Popular Pizza Chain's Website Violates ADA Due To Inaccessibility
A visually impaired woman has sued MOD Super Fast Pizza over allegations that their website is not accessible to those who are blind or visually impaired.
Plaintiff injured driver sues defendant motorist for negligence
Donald Polk has filed a lawsuit against Sivabalu Yesuvadiyan following a car accident in San Jose that left him injured.
State Bar Files Petition with California Supreme Court
The State Bar of California filed a petition with the California Supreme Court, advancing recommendations made by the Committee of Bar Examiners regarding a raw passing score and scoring adjustments for the February Bar Exam.
Benesch Continues Growth, Expanding San Francisco Footprint and Adding BigLaw Attorney Christopher Stretch
Benesch, one of the fastest-growing firms on the Am Law 200 list, is thrilled to announce its continued growth with the expansion of its San Francisco office footprint and the addition of Christopher Stretch as a partner in its Litigation Practice Group in San Francisco.
Freedom Angels co-founder on rising insurance costs: 'Insurance companies don’t want to work in California anymore'
Denise Aguilar, co-founder of Freedom Angels, said in a post on X that rising car insurance premiums are becoming unmanageable and attributed the issue to Governor Gavin Newsom's policies, which she claims are driving insurance companies out of...
Companies can't use contract clauses limiting damages to beat biz interference suits, CA Sup Ct says
The California Supreme Court ruled the maker of a popular store-brand barbecue sauce formerly sold by supermarket chain Trader Joe's may be able to sue another company they had hired to produce their sauce, but instead are accused of allegedly attempting to reverse engineer the sauce and undercut their relationship with Trader Joe's
Judge: Border Patrol must stop 'warrantless' immigration stops, arrests in Central Valley
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to severely curtail its immigration enforcement operations targeted at illegal immigrant workers in California's Central Valley, saying agents must obtain warrants or have probable cause before detaining and questioning migrants. The Trump administration said the judge was trespassing on executive branch authority
Thuy Nguyen named to San Francisco Business Times 40 Under 40 class of 2025
Reed Smith is proud to announce that Thuy Nguyen, partner in its Real Estate Group, has been named to The San Francisco Business Times’ “40 Under 40,” celebrating the brightest young leaders in the local business community.
Attorney General Bonta Condemns Trump Administration Campaign to Silence Legal Sector, Files Brief in Support of Susman Godfrey
California Attorney General Rob Bonta , along with 21 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of Susman Godfrey LLP’s lawsuit seeking to block the Trump Administration from retaliating against the firm and its attorneys.
Insurance commissioner sued over policyholder surcharges resulting from January's wildfire damage
A Los Angeles consumer group is suing Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara over his decision to allow California insurers to raise charges to policyholders to cover California FAIR Plan assessments in the wake of January’s wildfires.
Advocacy group President on lawsuit abuse: ‘It’s past time for California lawmakers to get serious about tort reform’
Greg Van Dyke, President of California Consumer Advocates for Affordability and Safety, emphasized the importance of ending frivolous lawsuits to reduce costs for consumers, promote business growth, and enhance affordability in California.
Holland & Knight Partner Stacie Goeddel Elected to the American College of Real Estate Lawyers
Stacie Goeddel, co-leader of Holland & Knight's Hotel Team, has been elected to membership in the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL).
State Bar tells San Francisco DA to enter diversion program after ethics complaints from political opponents
The California State Bar has ordered San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins to enter a confidential diversion program in the wake of ethics complaints filed by a former Los Angeles County Superior Court judge and others who had supported former SF DA Chesa Boudin. Jenkins had helped lead the effort to oust Boudin from office
Sutter Health to pay $228M to settle antitrust suit over boosted insurer rates; Lawyers to get $75M
A $228M settlement was announced in SF federal court that would end a class action dating to 2012, which accused Sutter Health of allegedly using its market leverage to jack up payments from health insurers and health insurance costs for employers and individuals. The plaintiffs had sought $411M
Reed Smith advises RadNet in definitive merger agreement with iCAD
Global law firm Reed Smith announced that it provided regulatory counsel to RadNet, Inc., in a definitive merger agreement to acquire iCAD, Inc., in an all-stock transaction.