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Suit: Mattress Firm illegally records customer website chat conversations
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A class action alleges that Mattress Firm illegally allows a third-party vendor to eavesdrop on chat conversations on its website.
Jones Day recognized for training of prosecutors and defense counsel in Nigeria
Judge Ann Claire Williams (Ret.), Of Counsel in Jones Day's Chicago Office, and Aaron Agenbroad, Partner-in-Charge of the Firm’s San Francisco Office, were recently recognized for their work in Lagos, Nigeria, where they conducted a weeklong training program for nearly 60 prosecutors and defense counsel.
CA Supreme Court to decide if state lawmakers need to fix PAGA law, which SCOTUS said conflicts with federal law
The state high court will decide if someone can press another person's claims in court, under the controversial Private Attorneys General Act, despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling saying that provision doesn't comply with federal arbitration law
Judge strikes down California firearms fee-shifting law
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - Citing California Governor Gavin Newsom’s harsh criticism of a similar law in Texas aimed at pro-choice advocates, a federal judge struck down a California law designed to make it too costly for gun-rights activists to challenge firearms regulations.
San Francisco Tax Club | “2022 California SALT Roundup & 2023 Predictions” on January 5
Bradley Marsh will kick off the 2023 San Francisco Tax Club season on Thursday, January 5th with a presentation entitled “2022 California SALT Roundup & 2023 Predictions”.
Ritz-Carlton employee sues, says he's owed money for time spent at security checks and other activities
Ritz-Carlton employee sues, says he's owed money for time spent at security checks and other activities
Attorney General Bonta Issues Statement on Death of Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement on the death of Riverside County Sheriff’s Motor Deputy Isaiah Cordero, who died in the line of duty on Thursday, December 29, 2022.
Businesses face more supply chain issues as West Coast port negotiations continue into new year
With ports here losing favor amid a potential dockworker strike and supply chain issues, concerns persist about how imports shifting elsewhere could impact California’s economy.
CAbarexam applicants: Jan 3 is the last day to apply for the Feb bar exam or withdraw
CAbarexam applicants: Jan 3 is the last day to apply for the Feb bar exam or withdraw.
Court activity on Dec. 31: Yunior Robles Avila vs Paul David Griffin
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Yunior Robles Avila against Paul David Griffin on Dec. 31: '***this Is A Limited Civil Case***'.
New Cal/OSHA regulation on Covid mitigation in the workplace taking effect in January
As Cal/OSHA has voted to continue its COVID-mitigation regulation for two more years, it will mean new – but also what’s been described as more feasible requirements – on outbreak thresholds and record-keeping.
Attorney General Bonta, Multistate Coalition File Brief Blasting Florida’s Extreme “Don’t Say Gay” Law
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in an amicus brief in Equality Florida v. Florida State Board of Education blasting Florida’s extreme “Don’t Say Gay” law.
G. Michelle Ferreira to Present at National Business Institute’s Advanced Estate Administration: A California Guide
G. Michelle Ferreira, co-managing shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices and member of the Global Tax Practice, will participate in a webinar for the National Business Institute.
IAM Strategy Selects Lorna Tanner Among 2023 Global Leaders
Intellectual Asset Management magazine (IAM) has recognized Lorna Tanner in the 2023 edition of IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders.
Reed Smith ranks #4 overall in the 2022 Social Law Firm Index
Reed Smith announced today that it ranked 4th overall among the top 200 U.S. firms in Good2bSocial’s 2022 Social Law Firm Index.
A Message from Troutman Pepper: Denouncing Antisemitism
Troutman Pepper strongly condemns acts of violence, hatred, and bigotry of any kind.
California’s certified election results show fewer votes for Newsom than 2021 recall
After five weeks of counting, the certified Nov. 8 election results show the number of people voting for California Gov. Gavin Newsom was roughly 1.5 million votes behind the number who voted for him in last year’s recall.
Who's Who Legal recognizes 12 Jones Day lawyers in 2023 Arbitration Guide
Who's Who Legal (WWL), in association with Global Arbitration Review (GAR), has recognized 12 Jones Day lawyers as leading practitioners in their field in its Arbitration 2023 guide.
Dec. 15: 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. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Dec. 15
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Dec. 15 in the suits below: