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Facebook, lawyers face almost $1M in sanctions in lawsuits over Cambridge Analytica data mining
Federal judge identifies 'egregious and persistent' strategy of frivolous arguments and stall tactics in the years leading up to $725M settlement announced in December
Court activity on Feb. 10: Bank of America, N.A. vs Gerald Fulton
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Bank of America, N.A. against Gerald Fulton on Feb. 10: 'Check For Dismissal On Conditional Settlement'.
Plaintiffs firm to face lawsuit over abandoned app
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A Los Angeles technology company will be able to pursue a lawsuit that says a Washington, D.C.-based law firm failed to pay it for development of a mobile app used to help find wildfire plaintiffs.
Littler Appoints Three New Leaders as Office Managing Shareholders
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has named three new office managing shareholders (OMS) in Birmingham, Cleveland and Fresno, effective January 1, 2023.
V8 maker says third class action complaint as ridiculous as other two
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The maker of V8 is again arguing for the dismissal of a class action lawsuit that says there is too much sugar in fruit and vegetable blends for them to be considered healthy.
Consumers allege Amazon sells misbranded, unlawful dietary supplements
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — Consumers allege in a class action lawsuit that Amazon is selling "illegal drugs" by using deceptive practices to sell misbranded, unapproved and unlawful dietary supplements.
"FinAccelerate Empowered by Jones Day" named among National Law Journal 2023 "Legal Technology Trailblazers"
The National Law Journal has named FinAccelerate - Empowered by Jones Day to its annual list of "Legal Technology Trailblazers," which recognizes legal technologies that are helping to change the way law firms operate and profiles companies and law firms that are taking innovative measures to set them apart from others in the market.
Business groups welcome referendum on fast food labor law; Enough signatures secured to let voters weigh in
A referendum to overturn a California law that aimed to regulate wages and workplace conditions in the fast food industry has received enough signatures to qualify for the November 2024 statewide ballot, the Department of State said
49ers' security disputes lawsuit's version of events, says plaintiff was in 'drunken and incoherent state'
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - The plaintiff was drunk and unruly, the security company of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers says in court documents as it fights an assault lawsuit brought by Robert Delker.
Punitives still in play for transgender woman patrol officer suing over treatment at work
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A San Francisco state court judge has ruled a jury could award punitive damages to a transgender woman alleging discrimination when she worked as a patrol officer at the University of the Pacific.
Seyfarth to Sponsor 11th Annual Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute on February 8, 2023
Seyfarth is pleased to sponsor the 11th Annual Securities Litigation & Enforcement Institute on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 starting at 9:00 am Eastern.
Jan. 31: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "complaint" cases
The following cases categorized as "complaint" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on Jan. 31. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
With recession looming, California readies for cuts as deficit tops $20B
As California faces a projected $22.5 billion deficit, it’s raising questions about how Gov. Gavin Newsom and state leaders will help address new economic realities with cost reductions in the newly proposed budget.
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Jan. 31
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Jan. 31 in the suits below:
Lawsuit alleging rat was found in bottle of water moves slowly
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A trial date has still not been scheduled in the California lawsuit of a woman who says she found a baby rat in a bottle of water made by Keurig Dr Pepper.
Class action alleges Bleacher Report illegally discloses digital subscriber information
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A Bleacher Report subscriber claims the company is illegally disclosing personal information to Facebook without users' consent.
American Bar Association (ABA) 2023 Midyear Tax Meeting on February 10, 2023
Tax attorneys Denise Mudigere, Daniel Strickland and Amish Shah will participate in the American Bar Association's (ABA) 2023 Midyear Tax Meeting in San Diego, California.
Ninth Circuit asks Cal Supreme Court to decide if French Laundry can win Covid insurance coverage
Exclusive Napa restaurant - cite of infamous Covid-era dinner party that helped spark recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom - is asking courts to order Hartford Insurance to reimburse it for losses suffered under Newsom's Covid shutdown orders
SF officials appeal injunction against homeless sweeps to 9th Circuit
San Francisco officials are appealing an order issued by a federal judge in December that prevents the city and county from conducting sweeps of homeless encampments.
Troutman Pepper’s Nationally Recognized State Attorneys General Practice Turns 20
Troutman Pepper’s nationally recognized State Attorneys General practice celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.