News from March 2017
Jitrade claims textile design was unlawfully used in clothing
LOS ANGELES – Three Los Angeles entities are accused of using a company's textile design without authorization.
Intercard Payments Inc. claims Tax Shield Plus is infringing on mark
LOS ANGELES – A Woodland Hills tax-related services corporation claims a Tarzana company is unlawfully using its mark.
C & SM Int'l alleges textile design was used without authorization
LOS ANGELES – A South Korean textile converter alleges one of its designs was used for garments without its permission.
Consumer accuses Papa John's of sending him unwanted text messages
LOS ANGELES – A Beverly Hills consumer claims Papa John's sent him unsolicited text messages without his consent.
California Supreme Court to review documentary transfer tax case
SAN FRANCISCO — The California Supreme Court of California this summer will review a 2014 decision by the Court of Appeal for the 2nd District to determine whether local governments can impose a documentary transfer tax on a “legal entity that indirectly owns real estate within the state.”
Long Beach attorney disbarred for money-laundering conviction
LOS ANGELES — Richard Charles Brizendine, an attorney practicing out of Long Beach, was disbarred from practicing law in California after he was convicted by a federal court of felony money laundering.
Attorney uses analytics to advise clients about chances of victory
CHICAGO — Attorney Kirk Jenkins has developed a specialty in the fast-growing field of legal analytics, advising clients of his firm about their chances of winning at the appellate level.
State Bar files disciplinary charges against former LA city attorney
LOS ANGELES — Disciplinary charges have been filed by the State Bar of California against the former city attorney of Los Angeles, Carmen Trutanich.
Tenant loses eviction case involving reportedly sinking Millennium Tower
SAN FRANCISCO — A tenant of the Millennium Tower recently lost an eviction action by the building’s owners, but the victory in court spotlights the continuing issues faced by the reportedly sinking building.
Brentwood attorney disbarred after claims of mishandling settlement funds
SAN FRANCISCO — Brentwood attorney Walter Lee Davis has been disbarred in the wake of charges of professional misconduct, according to the State Bar of California website.
Riverside attorney disbarred for mishandling client funds
LOS ANGELES — Riverside attorney Daniel Eugene Hibbard was disbarred from practicing law in California after being found culpable in multiple charges of misconduct involving mismanagement and misappropriation of client funds.
New York Media, Branded Entertainment Network accused of unlawfully using Notorious B.I.G. photo
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles photographer alleges her photo of the Notorious B.I.G. was used without her permission.
Missouri AG takes states' fight against California egg law to US Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — A California law designed to improve the living conditions of hens has drawn opposition from Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley, who has taken his challenge of the law’s egg-sale restrictions to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Federal FMLA bill hopes to reflect California model that benefits workers, employers
WASHINGTON - The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in California is in the spotlight as a handful of lawmakers hope to use some aspects of the state statute it to pass a federal FMLA bill under the new administration.
Promissory note security classification ruling called limited in scope
SAN JOSE – The California Court of Appeals, in a Feb. 16 ruling, held that a promissory note did not qualify as a security under two legal tests. However, Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP partner Keith Paul Bishop said the ruling in People v. Black “is limited to the particular facts presented.”
Heirs accuse medical practitioners of gross negligence
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Three heirs are suing medical practitioners, alleging negligence caused the death of their mother.
San Francisco attorney disbarred for mismanaging funds
SAN FRANCISCO -- San Francisco attorney Gregory Mackean Bentley was disbarred by the California State Bar on Dec. 4, 2016.
Long Beach attorney disbarred for failing to respond to investigations
SAN FRANCISCO -- Long Beach attorney Betsy Anne Stasnell was disbarred by the State Bar Court of California on Dec 14, 2016.
Hoopa Valley Tribe has a 'monumental victory' in court
SAN FRANCISCO - The Hoopa Valley Tribe enjoyed a significant win when the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled that more water must be released into the Klamath River.
Paramount Equity Mortgage accused of not providing rest breaks
SACRAMENTO – A woman employed for a Placer County business has filed a class-action over labor code violations.