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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.
Insurance Company Accused of Data Breach Violations
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Globe Life Inc., accusing them of failing to protect consumer data leading to a massive breach affecting hundreds of thousands in California.
Plaintiffs Allege Analytics Company Violated Privacy Laws Through Unauthorized Data Collection
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Mixpanel Inc., accusing it of secretly collecting personal information from users without consent via an Android app.
Plaintiffs Accuse Airbnb of Negligence After Deck Collapse Causes Severe Injuries
Two Georgia residents have taken legal action against Airbnb following a harrowing incident where a deck collapse led to severe injuries during their stay at an Airbnb-listed property in North Carolina.
CBE Recommends Scoring Adjustments for February Bar Exam
As part of its commitment to finding appropriate and fair solutions for test takers during the February 2025 Bar Exam, the Committee of Bar Examiners (CBE) met on April 18 to make its recommendations for scoring adjustments and set a minimum raw passing score.
Working Toward Equal Access to the Justice System: Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Fund Civil Legal Assistance for Low-Income Americans
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in submitting letters to Congressional leaders urging them to fund the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in full.
City Alleges Negligence Against Property Managers Over Employee Injury
The City of Brisbane has taken legal action against Kahn and Keville over allegations that negligent property management led to an employee's injury on site.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Campbell Union School District Over Child Safety Failures
A lawsuit filed against Campbell Union School District alleges severe negligence resulting in harm to a special education student at Campbell School of Innovation.
Former Employee Alleges Age Discrimination Against Hospital
A former nurse has taken legal action against Good Samaritan Hospital alleging wrongful termination due to age discrimination among other claims such as whistleblower retaliation and denial of rights under labor laws.
Veterinary Service Provider Accused by Former Employee Under PAGA
A former employee has filed a representative action lawsuit against Adobe Veterinary Centers in California's Superior Court for alleged labor law violations affecting numerous workers since December 2023.