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ACLU fears data from license plate scans may be used for immigration enforcement
A civil rights organization fears federal immigration officials may use sensitive personal information gleaned from vehicle license plates to threaten civil rights and liberties without proper safeguards. -
ACLU asks court to order ICE to release details of surveillance contract and use
SAN FRANCISCO – A civil rights group is asking a federal court to order an immigration enforcement agency to hand over information regarding the collection and use of a type of surveillance technology. -
Lawsuit targets EPA for withholding records on Trump nominees
The grassroots environmental organization Sierra Club filed a lawsuit on May 2, claiming that the Environmental Protection Agency has violated the Freedom of Information Act by refusing to respond to requests from Sierra about two EPA nominees. -
Man alleges inaccurate information regarding Nissan account has harmed credit score
LOS ANGELES – A West Hollywood consumer alleges he has lost credit opportunities and his credit score was harmed because of inaccurate information on his credit history. -
Muslim Advocates seek retraction of inflammatory report released by federal government
Attorneys for Muslim Advocates recently filed a lawsuit with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against the United States departments of Justice and Homeland Security regarding a recent report they claim is another step in President Donald Trump’s” anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant agenda." -
Burbank woman alleges Equifax, Receivables Management Systems failed to correct errors on report
LOS ANGELES – A Burbank resident alleges an account discharged in a bankruptcy ruling is still showing on her credit report. -
Federal judge declines to dismiss Facebook photo tagging class-action
A class-action lawsuit that challenges Facebook's use of facial recognition and biometric data-collection software to identify people in user-uploaded photos is moving ahead following a recent order handed down by a federal judge in California. -
Consumer alleges inaccurate information on account
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County woman is suing a group of defendants, alleging misrepresentation in debt collection. -
Customer blames credit agency for not correcting credit report
Individual accuses reporting agencies of negligent mispresentationLOS ANGELES — An individual is suing Discover Products Inc.; Trans Union, LLC; Experian Information Solutions, Inc.; and Does 1 through 10, reporting agencies, citing alleged negligence.Elena P. -
Zappos.com data breach complaint reconsidered
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court has heard arguments over shoe retailer Zappos.com 2012 data breach complaint to consider if the consumer case against the Amazon company should be revived. -
Consumer accuses loan agencies of unfair credit reporting
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego County man is suing Discover Bank, alleging misrepresentation in debt collection. -
Employee alleges market research company failed to pay overtime
SAN FRANCISCO — A California woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a market research business, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts. -
Appeals court rules against First Resort in suit against San Francisco ordinance
The California Ninth District Court of Appeal recently ruled in favor of the City of San Francisco to dismiss a claim by pregnancy center First Resort that a city ordinance violates its constitutional right to free speech. -
Certified Nutraceuticals Inc. alleges proprietary information was used without authorization
SAN DIEGO – A Pauma Valley corporation alleges a Polish company unlawfully used its confidential information to develop its own product. -
Pepperdine, 2U partner to offer online master's programs
MALIBU -- Pepperdine University and 2U, Inc., have partnered to offer online degree programs in legal studies and psychology. -
Appeals court rules against small-business group in transparency case over Pentagon contracts
SAN FRANCISCO — The American Small Business League lost an appeal on Jan. 6 in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit in San Francisco in an attempt to show evidence of reduced subcontracting opportunities for small businesses in Pentagon contracts. -
Health and Human Services Agency employees alleged to have created fraudulent medical release
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego woman alleges workers with the Health and Human Services Agency in San Diego County wrongfully obtained her confidential medical information. -
First Amendment Coalition hires new executive director
SAN RAFAEL -- The First Amendment Coalition (FAC), a non-profit organization based in San Rafael, will be bringing on board a new executive director in 2017. -
ACLU expands social media rights fight nationally
SAN FRANCISO – The American Civil Liberties Union of California, fresh off an investigation that showed police agencies used sophisticated social media tools to surveil protest groups, hope their findings lead to greater national reflection and better public oversight. -
Court tosses case against SBA for awarding billions in small business contracts to Fortune 500 firms
SAN FRANCISCO – The American Small Business League’s (ASBL) request for an injunction against the Small Business Administration (SBA) for giving federal contracts to Fortune 500 firms was thrown out by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on Oct. 18.