News from 2016
California Supreme Court sets interim dues for state bar, creates $4.5 million shortfall
SAN FRANCISCO - Interim dues have been set by the Supreme Court of California for the California State Bar in light of legislation that has not been approved a bar bill for 2017.
Bloomberg Law's litigation analytics tool aims to give insight on judges' actions
SAN FRANCISCO -- Bloomberg Law has launched its predictive litigation analytics tool, which will be used to answer questions about actions taken by judges, such as the average time it takes for judges to issue rulings, how often they overturn appeals and how they rule on certain motions.
California case could set national precedent on Native Americans' water rights
SAN FRANCISCO -- A California federal appeals court is expected to rule soon in a water rights case pitting the Aqua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians against the state government in a decision that could spark concerns across the country.
Achaogen adds Gary Loeb to its company as general counsel
SAN FRANCISCO- The California-based biopharmaceutical company Achaogen Inc.has named Gary Loeb as its new general counsel.
Floralship Inc. accused of using copyrighted photos on website
LOS ANGELES – A Laguna Beach flower company is accused of using a Georgia company's photos on its website.
IronMag Labs files suit against New Jersey company over use of Super DMX mark
LOS ANGELES – A Nevada bodybuilding supplement maker claims a New Jersey company is selling supplements under a similar name.
Classic Motor Inc. alleged to use Rolls-Royce marks without permission
LOS ANGELES – A Van Nuys auto dealership is accused of using an auto manufacturer's mark for its business without authorization.
Artist claims Eurographics used work without permission on products
LOS ANGELES – An artist alleges his works of dinosaurs were unlawfully used by a company to sell products.
Pacific Coast Video alleges PBS military special used footage without authorization
LOS ANGELES – A Santa Barbara corporation alleges its footage was used in a production about the military without its permission.
Consumer claims USAA Federal Savings Bank called after he revoked consent
LOS ANGELES – A Santa Monica resident claims a Texas-based debt collector called multiple times a day.
Man alleges A-Check America incorrectly listed felony on consumer report
LOS ANGELES – A Lake Forest resident alleges he was denied employment because of false information provided on a consumer report.
Southwest Group CA Inc. accused of not paying employee contributions
SANTA ANA – A Southern California employer is alleged to owe more than $45,000 in contributions to labor union funds.
San Luis Obispo fire employees allege their overtime pay was underpaid
LOS ANGELES – Several employees of a California city's fire department have filed a class-action over underpaid overtime wage allegations.
Grant Mercantile Agency Inc. alleged to have made collection calls without consent
LOS ANGELES – A class-action suit has been filed by a Los Angeles County man against a debt collector over its collection calls.
Individual alleged to have failed to pay on student loans
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County resident is alleged to have defaulted on three student loans.
Apollo Apparel Group, others accused of using Unicolors Inc. designs without authorization
LOS ANGELES – A Vernon company alleges that its copyrighted fabric designs were used for garments without its permission.
Government alleges man defaulted on education loans
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County resident is accused of defaulting on student loans.
Unicolors Inc. files suit against garment vendors over alleged copyright infringement
LOS ANGELES – A Vernon company claims its copyrighted fabrics were used to manufacture clothing without its permission.
Hollywood Contempo alleged to sell counterfeit Coach products
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles business is accused of selling counterfeit products.
Charming Charlie accused of using copyrighted Moon Pendant design
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles jewelry designer alleges a Houston company has unlawfully copied a pendant design.