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Recent News About Los Angeles
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Attorney disbarred after violating probation
LOS ANGELES — Attorney David Anthony Harper was disbarred from the practice of law in California on Nov. 20. -
Sara Weinstock Inc. alleged to have used unauthorized photos for banners, website
LOS ANGELES – A Santa Monica photography agency claims a jewelry wholesaler used photos without authorization. -
Lendingtree LLC, Guaranteed Rate Inc. accused of making unwanted calls
LOS ANGELES – A Canoga Park consumer alleges two loan providers unlawfully called her for solicitation purposes. -
Consumer claims Cosco car seats falsely claim weight, height restrictions
LOS ANGELES – A consumer alleges a brand of convertible car seats concealed or failed to alert owners of the actual height and weight limitations on the seats. -
Mr. Hangers Ex. Inc. accused of trademark infringement
LOS ANGELES – A Glendale business is being accused of unlawfully using an Illinois company's trademarked drums. -
Remrylie Licensing Inc. alleges Bioworld Merchandising used infringing photo of Notorious BIG
LOS ANGELES – A California business that is the licensee of Notorious BIG's publicity rights alleges a Texas company it contracted with used a photo on merchandise without the photographer's permission. -
California Commerce Club Inc. alleged to have violated wage laws
LOS ANGELES – A man alleges his overtime compensation was not calculated with his bonuses. -
Unum Life Insurance accused of breaching Employee Retirement Income Security Act
LOS ANGELES – A man has filed suit over allegations that his claim for long-term disability benefits was wrongfully denied. -
Woman alleges debt collectors have the wrong number
SAN FRANCISCO – A Richmond woman is seeking an injunction from several debt collectors that allegedly keep calling her to collect a debt owed by another individual. -
IC Systems accused of contacting incorrect individuals to collect debt
SACRAMENTO – Two individuals allege a debt collector keeps contacting them in an attempt to reach another person. -
Man files class action against California Service Bureau over calls allegedly meant for another individual
SACRAMENTO – An Auburn man alleges a Novato debt collector has harassed him with calls meant for another person. -
Long Beach attorney disbarred
SAN FRANCISCO — James Edward Griswold, a Long Beach, California-based attorney, was disbarred on Nov. 18, the California Supreme Court recently ruled. -
Attorney disbarred for practicing in states without license
LOS ANGELES — The State Bar Court of California recently ruled to disbar Los Angeles attorney Peter Robin Estes on 20 counts of misconduct. -
Former Nevada prosecutor disbarred for accepting campaign donation bribe
LOS ANGELES — David Wyser, a former deputy prosecutor in Reno, Nevada, was disbarred by the State Bar Court of California on Nov. 4. -
Phillips 66 Co. employees allege the company violated state labor codes
SAN FRANCISCO – Three California residents allege that the were required to work 12-hour shifts and were never provided rest breaks. -
Former employee files class action against Rent-A-Center over allegations of unpaid overtime
SACRAMENTO – A Sacramento man formerly employed by Rent-A-Center alleges the company violated labor laws. -
Nationstar Mortgage accused of telephone harassment
LOS ANGELES – A Palmdale consumer claims a debt collector harassed her with frequent calls. -
Consumer alleges she has never provided information to Signpost Inc., files suit over calls
LOS ANGELES – A Ventura County individual has filed a class-action suit over allegations that a marketing company contacted her without her permission. -
Silicon Legal expects continued growth in 2017 after hiring six new associates last year
SAN FRANCISCO — Silicon Legal Strategy added several new members to their legal team after seeing a bump in clients in 2016 – and one of its founders thinks 2017 will bring more growth. -
Law firm both representing, fighting Toys R Us not disqualified
LOS ANGELES — A law firm that was representing Toys R Us in one case and fighting against the toy company in another will not be disqualified.