News from August 2018
Debt collector AFNI claimed to have made deceptive statements about alleged time-barred debt
FRESNO – A Modesto consumer alleges a collection letter she received has deceptive statements regarding the legal status of an alleged debt.
Woman alleges she was injured at Target in Fresno
FRESNO – A woman alleges she was injured while shopping at a Fresno Target location.
FOX ROTHSCHILD: 115 Fox Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers 2019
Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to announce that 115 firm attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 issue of “Best Lawyers in America” in their respective fields, and 10 have been named “Lawyers of the Year.” Founded in 1983 and published in 70 countries and all 50 states, "Best Lawyers in America" is a peer-review source for legal referrals with its annual compilation of leading lawyers from across the nation.
POLSINELLI LLP: Polsinelli Further Expands California Intellectual Property Group with Addition of Darren Donnelly
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli announced that Darren Donnelly has joined the firm’s Silicon Valley office as a principal in its Intellectual Property Department.
LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH LLP: Eric Stiff named a 2019 Lawyer of the year by Best Lawyers
Sacramento Partner Eric Stiff was named a 2019 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers.
BUCHALTER NEMER: Buchalter’s Oren Bitan and Matthew L. Seror Named “Top Litigators” by the Los Angeles Business Journal
Los Angeles Shareholders Oren Bitan and Matthew L. Seror were recognized as two of the “Top 50 Litigators” by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
MINAMI TAMAKI LLP: Four Minami Tamaki Attorneys recognized in 25th edition of the Best Lawyers in America
Minami Tamaki LLP Partners Dale Minami, Minette Kwok, B. Mark Fong, and Senior Associate Olivia Serene Lee were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
LIEFF CABRASER HEIMANN & BERNSTEIN LLP: The Best Lawyers in America 2019: 20 Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Listed in 25th Edition
The Best Lawyers in America has announced its selections for the 25th edition of its esteemed legal peer-review publication, and we are proud to note that twenty Lieff Cabraser attorneys have been named Best Lawyers for 2019.
BUCHALTER NEMER: Buchalter Attorneys Named 2019 “Best Lawyers in America”
The Best Lawyers in America has announced its selections for the 25th edition.
EVANS LAW FIRM INC: San Francisco and California Whistleblower Attorney: Large Whistleblower Fraud Case Settles for $65.5 Million
A California Registered Nurse will receive a $17.2 million reward for blowing the whistle on her employer’s false claims to the federal government for reimbursement under Medicare.[1] The employer, Prime Healthcare, is the nation’s fifth largest hospital chain and owns and operates hospitals throughout California.
DENTAL & MEDICAL COUNSEL PC: 3 Employer Actions Which Increase The Likelihood Of Lawsuits
Unfortunately, for employers, no business is completely safe from labor disputes. Even if you follow all laws to the letter, there is nothing stopping a disgruntled employee from making a claim
EVANS LAW FIRM INC: Alameda County and California Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys: Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Nearly 1.4 million Americans reside in skilled nursing facilities and as our nation’s population ages, the number of persons residing in those facilities increases every day.
MOLSBY & BORDNER LLP: Right-of-way dispute may lead to further business litigation
One of the oldest railroad companies in the nation is currently involved in a dispute with another railway company that has plans to install a high-speed system in California.
EVANS LAW FIRM INC: California and San Francisco Whistleblower Attorney: False Claims and Whistleblowing
False Claims Act Under the False Claims Act, the federal government rewards whistleblowers who present credible, original information of false claims made to government agencies for payments and reimbursements.
MILLSTONE PETERSON & WATTS LLP: What are the steps to applying for a patent?
Millstone, Peterson & Watts, LLP issued the following announcement on Aug. 10.As an entrepreneur or business owner living in California, it's important to be familiar with the patenting process.
Hot Kiss, Ross Stores alleged to have infringed copyrighted textile design
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles company alleges its copyrighted artwork for textiles was used without its permission.
Trans Union, Capital One alleged to have failed to correct trade line on individual's report
LOS ANGELES – A Torrance consumer alleges errors have not been corrected on his credit file.
Court rules in favor of federal government in forfeiture of assets related to darknet website
FRESNO – A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California recently ruled in favor of the federal government in a forfeiture case involving luxury cars, a motorcycle, money and property held overseas as assets of the website AlphaBay and its founder Alexander Cazes.
Man allegedly bitten by dog at Fresno property claims owners failed to adequately restrain it
FRESNO – A man is seeking damages from the owners of a dog he alleges attacked and bit him.
Former Starbucks employee alleges gender dysphoria factor in constructive termination
FRESNO – A Starbucks employee alleges she was forced to resign because of intolerable conditions created by the company's response to her gender dysphoria diagnosis.