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California appeals court says alleged debtor, by simply using credit card, didn't agree to arbitrate dispute with collection agency
A California appellate panel has ruled a collection agency came up broke in arguing an alleged debtor, by using his credit card, implied he would arbitrate, rather than sue the agency for allegedly breaching debt collection law.
California consumer alleges Christian Dior makeup fraudulently labeled
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A California woman claims Dior Forever Foundations with SPF are fraudulently labeled as 24-hour protection.
U.S. Rep. Kiley presses President Biden for Caldor Fire relief for El Dorado County
As California communities seek to rebuild from wildfires, residents of Grizzly Flats in El Dorado County have been hoping for the federal assistance that is usually provided after hundreds of people lose their homes in a fire.
Ninth Circuit: Alaska Airlines can't ground class action saying airline is illegally not paying pilots on military service
The class action lawsuit asserts federal law requires Alaska Airlines to pay reservist pilots for their time on short-term military service, just as it pays pilots om sick leave, jury duty or bereavement
Duane Morris Appoints Meagen E. Leary to Executive Committee and Wendy M. Simkulak as Co-Chair of Business Reorganization and Financial Restructuring Practice Group
Duane Morris LLP has appointed San Francisco partner Meagen E. Leary to the firm’s eight-member Executive Committee.
Cal Supreme Court: Defendants sued under state political transparency law must show suit was 'frivolous' to net atty fees
The state high court said Redondo Beach's mayor and others who beat a lawsuit over claims they didn't properly disclose their identities when pushing a referendum over a waterfront development must do more to get $897K attorney fees from the people who sued them
Coroner must release records of police officer's suicide, court rules
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Parents of a San Mateo police officer who question the coroner’s conclusion that he died by suicide can obtain the entire investigative file into his death, a California appeals ruled, reversing a trial judge’s decision allowing some of those records to be withheld.
Suit: 'Keto Friendly' $10 per bag cereal does not contain promised ingredients
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — The maker of a premium-priced "keto friendly" cereal is facing a lawsuit alleging its packaging is misleading to consumers.
IP Issues in Business Transactions 2023 on February 2-3
PLI's IP Issues in Business Transactions 2023 will provide an in-depth understanding of IP considerations as they arise in business transactions
Shook Partner Thrives on Serving Clients Who Are 'Changing the World'
Shook Partner Alicia Donahue is featured in Who's Who Legal (WWL) about her career and area of law. Donahue practices in Shook’s San Francisco office and represents drug and device manufacturers in complex litigations, coordinated proceedings and MDLs throughout the country.
U.S. Supreme Court to decide if lawsuits must stop while tussle over arbitration continues
An upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision in a case originating in Northern California will determine whether lawsuit proceedings must stop when a party appeals a motion denying arbitration.
Court activity on Jan. 31: The Park Theater Trust vs Miramar Mount Diablo Boulevardllc
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by The Park Theater Trust against Miramar Mount Diablo Boulevardllc on Jan. 31: 'Check For Dismissal On Conditional Settlement'.
ESG in the Workplace on February 1, 2023
It is no secret that ESG continues to play a critical role in a company’s sustainability.
As tech layoffs increase in California, lawsuits are almost certain to rise, too
With more tech sector layoffs expected in 2023, more litigation is expected against the companies that are paring down.
The shifting labor relations landscape: Key issues and trends on January 30, 2023
The labor relations landscape has shifted to a pro-union stance. With numerous successful nationwide union organizing efforts this year and a flurry of decisions and initiatives by the National Labor Relations Board, employers need to stay on top of key NLRB decisions and those coming down the pike.
Vessels like marijuana water pipes not subject to Prop. 65, California Supreme Court finds
The California Supreme Court has placed some limits on the use of Proposition 65 health warnings by ruling that manufacturers of “bong pipes” used to smoke marijuana need not inform their customers about potential chemical exposure risks.
Google to GOP: No political bias determines what is Gmail spam
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Google is defending its spam-filtering technology as it fights a lawsuit brought by the Republican National Committee that complains its political emails are sent to recipients' spam folders.
Judge blocks state from using new law to go after doctors who may disagree with 'scientific consensus' on Covid
A federal judge in Sacramento said the law, AB2098, was unconstitutionally vague, because it allows the Medical Board to rely on an "ill-defined ... scientific consensus" to determine if doctors can be disciplined or even barred from practicing medicine in California
Appeals panel: Utility-owned property can be taxed at higher rates than other property
AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile had sought millions of dollars in refunds from Santa Clara County, arguing they had been overtaxed under the California state constitution
Crocs says selling shrinking shoes would be bad for business
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The maker of Crocs shoes, facing a class action lawsuit that says they shrink and become unwearable after being exposed to ordinary heat or water, has filed a motion to dismiss.