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Leading State and Local Tax Attorney Nikki Dobay Joins Greenberg Traurig
Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its State and Local Tax (SALT) and Government Law & Policy Practices with the addition of Nikki E. Dobay as shareholder in the Portland, Oregon, and Sacramento offices.
Lawyers push for class certification in case over 'natural' ChapStick products
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Having abandoned their effort to certify a nationwide class, lawyers are now asking a federal judge to let them pursue their case on behalf of those who bought ChapStick in California.
Shireen Matthews named among Daily Journal's "Top White Collar Lawyers in California"
Shireen Matthews, a partner in Jones Day's Investigations & White Collar Defense Practice resident in the Firm's San Diego Office, has been named to the Daily Journal's list of "Top White Collar Lawyers in California" for 2022.
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Dec. 13
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Dec. 13 in the suits below:
Dec. 13: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "consumer credit collections cmpl (crc 3.740)" cases
The following cases categorized as "consumer credit collections cmpl (crc 3.740)" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on Dec. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Michael R. Hogue to Present at Nevada Construction Law CLE
Michael R. Hogue, shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will present two sections of National Business Institute’s seminar, “Nevada Construction Law From Start to Finish,” Dec. 21.
Troutman Pepper Files Amicus Brief with U.S. Supreme Court on Behalf of the Washington Legal Foundation
Troutman Pepper served as pro bono counsel to the Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) in an amicus brief filed in the United States Supreme Court in the case of Johnson & Johnson, Ethicon, Inc., and Ethicon US, LLC, v. State of California, No. 22-447.
CalChamber opposes AG Bonta's support for broadening PAGA
A new brief in Adolph v. Uber, a case involving California’s PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act), asks the state Supreme Court to restore a plaintiff’s ability to pursue another person’s PAGA claims in court, which the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled isn’t compatible with federal arbitration law.
Greenberg Traurig’s Lindsay E. Hutner Featured on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers Podcast
Lindsay E. Hutner, co-chair of the Labor & Employment Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Employment Litigation & Trials Group, was a guest on Episode 32 of the Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers Podcast.
Court activity on Dec. 15: MSW Capital, LLC vs Juan Escobar
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by MSW Capital, LLC against Juan Escobar on Dec. 15: 'Check For Dismissal On Conditional Settlement'.
Who's Who Legal recognizes two Jones Day lawyers in 2022 Fintech & Blockchain guide
Who's Who Legal (WWL) has recognized two Jones Day Financial Markets partners as Thought Leaders in its "Fintech & Blockchain 2022" guide,
Save Local Restaurants coalition submits signatures to overturn AB 257
Proponents for an initiative that would repeal California's AB 257 – the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery (FAST) Act – have collected the required signatures for placing the measure on the November 2024 election ballot.
Ogletree Deakins Establishes Immigration Practice in Northern California
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm has expanded its immigration footprint into Northern California with the addition of shareholder Yvonne Toy in the firm’s San Francisco office.
Court activity on Dec. 13: Debt Resolve, LLC vs Zayda Martinez Johnson
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Debt Resolve, LLC against Zayda Martinez Johnson on Dec. 13: 'Check For Dismissal On Conditional Settlement'.
Magistrate judge tosses class action claims against Twitter
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A federal magistrate judge has dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit over the sale of Twitter users' information but is allowing the plaintiff to file a new version.
Union legislation raises concerns for California agricultural outlook
As new data points to increased interest in leaving California, the legal and legislative climate is cited by advocates in agriculture and other industries for which relocating may be less viable.
Micro-Webinar Series – The Future Starts Now: Future of Work for New England Employers
Join attorneys from Seyfarth Boston's Labor & Employment group for a series of 30-minute informational webinars on the future of work for New England employers.
New class action includes California sports franchise in business fraud complaint
A new federal lawsuit alleges the Golden State Warriors are liable for allowing advertising that exposed the plaintiff to a business opportunity that ultimately went bankrupt.
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Dec. 5
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Dec. 5 in the suits below:
Dec. 5: 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 Dec. 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: