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California State Controller ordered to comply with further briefing in lawsuit seeking public records
A Sacramento County Superior Court Judge has ordered further briefing in a lawsuit filed against the office of State Controller Betty Yee, which seeks the production of state spending records under the California Public Records Act (PRA). -
The Comeback: Sports in a Worldwide Pandemic (Series) on September 15, 2021
The Comeback: Sports in a Worldwide Pandemic (Series) on September 15, 2021. -
Greenberg Traurigs Kelly Dobbs Bunting and Jamie Rich to Address National SHRM Audience
Greenberg Traurigs Kelly Dobbs Bunting and Jamie Rich to Address National SHRM Audience. -
California lawmakers work to advance new bills in last days of legislative session
With the legislative session heading into its final days, questions remain about the impact of potential bills on residents, businesses, and California’s economic recovery. -
Education, homelessness policy emerge as key factors in California recall election
With the gubernatorial recall election around the corner, it’s raising questions about how many voters in the deep blue state could be disenchanted by one-party rule, leading to a vote against retaining Gov. Gavin Newsom. -
Benesch Launches Multi-Disciplinary Data Protection Practice to Meet Clients at the Intersection of Global Tech and Data
Benesch Launches Multi-Disciplinary Data Protection Practice to Meet Clients at the Intersection of Global Tech and Data. -
Attorney General Bonta: California Laws Protect Co-Signers of Bail Bonds
Attorney General Bonta: California Laws Protect Co-Signers of Bail Bonds. -
More Than 205 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch By The Best Lawyers In America
More Than 205 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch By The Best Lawyers In America. -
Government intervenes in complaints against Kaiser Permanente affiliates for allegedly submitting inaccurate codes
The government has intervened in six complaints that allege members of Kaiser Permanente violated the False Claims Act by submitting inaccurate diagnosis codes, according to a Department of Justice press release. -
Recent CCPA enforcement action affects wide range of industries
A new list from the Attorney General’s office that shows enforcement actions brought under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is raising questions about what opt-out measures may trigger notices from the state other than what’s specified in the statute. -
U.S. Supreme Court ruling denies class action standing for some statutory claims
A recent Supreme Court decision, TransUnion v. Ramirez, that limits restitution in federal class action litigation also raises questions about how it may impact the nature of claims brought in state court. -
U.S. Department Of Justice Announces Launch Of Firearms Trafficking Strike Forces To Crack Down On Sources Of Crime Guns
The U.S. Department of Justice today launched five cross-jurisdictional strike forces to help reduce gun violence by disrupting illegal firearms trafficking in key regions across the country. -
CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declarations in Siskiyou, Lassen, and Plumas Counties Due to Wildfires
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert following the Governor’s declaration of a state of emergency for Siskiyou County due to the Lava Fire, and Lassen and Plumas counties due to the Beckwourth Complex Fire. -
Lawsuit claims facial biometrics info collected for China
SAN FRANCISCO - A group of people has filed a federal lawsuit against Line Messenger and B612 for allegedly collecting facial biometrics to be used for intelligence collection for the Chinese Communist Party. -
Court rulings provide different direction in California wage and hour litigation
Recent court rulings that have found for employers in wage statement cases may have bucked a trend, but it remains to be seen how such decisions could impact the amount of legal action filed. -
Supreme Court overturns California requirement on disclosing charitable donor information
In Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of non-profit organizations seeking to preclude the California Attorney General from disclosing donor names. -
Ruling expected in Newsom lawsuit to include party name on recall ballot
A Sacramento Superior Court judge is expected to issue a ruling Monday on whether Gov. Gavin Newsom’s party affiliation will appear on the gubernatorial recall election ballot. -
Lawsuit says patients were mistreated at Laguna Honda Hospital
SAN FRANCISCO -- Multiple people are claiming to have suffered while under the care of a San Francisco hospital and rehab center. -
Oral arguments in Roundup case, judge threatens to dismiss appeal
Oral arguments were heard earlier this month in an appeal of a jury verdict and award to a couple who claim they contracted cancer from the herbicide Roundup. -
New Cal/OSHA ETS measures in effect; compliance protocols also to be addressed in next few weeks
With the latest Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) now in effect, employers have clear guidance on mask wearing and social distancing for workplaces as businesses across the state continue efforts to return to pre-pandemic operations.