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Recent News About Hollywood
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The Creative Evolution: The New Frontier on April 27, 2022
The Creative Evolution: The New Frontier on April 27, 2022. -
The Impacts of Ferra v. Loews Hollywood Hotel (CA Supreme Court): Meal and Other Premiums Must Be Paid at the Regular Rate
The Impacts of Ferra v. Loews Hollywood Hotel (CA Supreme Court): Meal and Other Premiums Must Be Paid at the Regular Rate. -
California Supreme Court rules new payment structure applies for meal and rest penalties
The California Supreme Court has ruled that employers’ calculation of the required one hour premium payment for missed, late or short meal and rest breaks must take into account all nondiscretionary payments, such as certain types of bonuses and shift premiums, and that it applies retroactively, a decision that absent arbitration could result in a greater amount of workplace litigation. -
California Supreme Court finds premium payment requirements apply retroactively
A California Supreme Court ruling has established different requirements for calculating the payment amount for noncompliant meal and rest breaks, finding that the state Labor Code should be interpreted as applying the rate paid for overtime and not the base rate of pay. -
Hollywood attorney faces suspension, probation for allegedly failing to comply with probation conditions
SAN FRANCISCO – Hollywood attorney Douglas Robert Shoemaker faces suspension and probation following an Aug. 8 California Supreme Court order over an alleged failure to comply with probation conditions, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents. -
DLA PIPER: Six DLA Piper lawyers named to Variety's 2019 Legal Impact Report
DLA Piper is pleased to announce that six of its lawyers have been selected for the 2019 Variety Legal Impact Report highlighting the top attorneys in the entertainment business. -
Guess? alleged to have used photo published by makeup artist on Instagram without authorization
LOS ANGELES – A North Hollywood makeup art photographer alleges a clothing manufacturer used one of its photographs without permission on shirts. -
American Latex alleges adult toy manufacturer infringed patent
LOS ANGELES – A Chatsworth company alleges that a North Hollywood adult toy manufacturer has infringed its patent. -
Driver for Cross Country Logistics alleges he was not paid minimum wage
SAN DIEGO – A Bloomington man alleges that he was not paid a minimum wage while employed as a driver for logistics and delivery companies. -
Man alleges Life Insurance Co. of North America failed to investigate merits of claim
BAKERSFIELD – A former Primoris Services Corp. employee alleges his disability benefits were wrongfully terminated. -
North Hollywood consumer accuses loan service business of violating TCPA
LOS ANGELES — A North Hollywood woman is suing a loan service business, alleging violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (RFCDPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). -
Disabled man accuses North Hollywood property owner of violating ADA
LOS ANGELES — A disabled California man is suing a North Hollywood property owner, alleging failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. -
Photographer accuses conservation group of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A photographer is suing a conservation group, alleging copyright infringement. -
Photo agency alleges model used copyrighted photo without consent
LOS ANGELES — A Beverly Hills photo agency is suing a female celebrity, alleging copyright infringement. -
Wells Fargo accused of telephone privacy violations
SAN DIEGO — A Vista woman has filed a class action lawsuit against Wells Fargo Bank, alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). -
New survey ranks California's lawsuit climate 47th worst in the nation
Litigation over a small businessman's pursuit of the perfect kitty litter scoop is one example of why the lawsuit climate in California continues to rank low compared to other states, according to a survey released this week. -
Composers accuse competitor of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — Two composers are suing a California competitor, alleging copyright infringement. -
California business accused of copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES — A California man is suing competitors, alleging copyright infringement. -
Mercedes-Benz Financial USA LLC alleges more than $40,000 is still owed on vehicle
FRESNO – An individual is accused of defaulting on an auto loan. -
Motion Picture Industry plans allege they are owed more than $30,000 for contributions
LOS ANGELES – A North Hollywood business is alleged to have failed to pay contributions to labor union funds.