News from August 2019
CJAC says allowing private lawyers acting on behalf of the state can do 'more harm than good'
SACRAMENTO – The U.S. Chamber's Institute for Legal Reform released a study last month that found laws that include private rights of action, which allow private attorneys to act on behalf of the state, are not effective.
Aug. 12: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "petition" cases
The following cases categorized as "petition" cases were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on Aug. 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Carolyn Gordon vs First Transit, Inc. on Aug. 19
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Carolyn Gordon against First Transit, Inc. and TRI Delta Transit on Aug. 19.
Aug. 12: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "civil harassment ro request" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil harassment ro request" cases were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on Aug. 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Aug. 19: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs Tessa S. Delarea
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. against Tessa S. Delarea on Aug. 19: 'Hearing On Motion To/For Set Aside Default Filed By Tessa S Delarea'.
Attorney: Recent Calif. SC stance on class actions similar to federal courts'
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A Los Angeles-based commercial litigator says that last month's California Supreme Court ruling that helps class action lawyers get their classes certified is consistent with how federal courts handle the same issue.
SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP: Vieux Elected Chair-Elect of ABA Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division
Of Counsel Steve Vieux was elected Chair-Elect of the ABA Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division (GPSLD) during the group’s annual meeting in San Francisco.
'Shakedown lawsuits' drive up cost of business in state, CALA director says
SACRAMENTO – A recent CNBC state-to-state business report exposed the difficulties of doing business in the state of California. The annual poll ranks each state across the country in a number of major categories, including workforce, economy and structure and the Golden State finished among the worst.
California could see a slew of Prop 65 lawsuits related to PFAS
SACRAMENTO – With California's addition of two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) – to its Proposition 65 list, the state may have potentially ignited a combustible litigation atmosphere.
San Diego attorney faces suspension, probation after maintaining only personal funds in client account
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Longtime San Diego attorney Luke Christopher Zouvas faces suspension and probation following a July 11 California Supreme Court order for allegedly maintaining personal funds in his client trust account (CTA), according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.
2 Kansas City attorneys reinstated following 2017 probation orders over alleged commingling
JEFFERSON CITY (St. Louis Record) — Kansas City attorneys, Jason M. Pottenger and Michael T. Yonke have successfully completed their probation following separate Aug. 15 Missouri Supreme Court orders after commingling allegations lead to their discipline about two years ago.
Court activity on Aug. 16: Carol Collins vs Ace Hardware Corp.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Carol Collins and John Collins against Ace Hardware Corp. on Aug. 16: 'Complaint Asbestos Filed'.
Court activity on Aug. 16: Ross Stores Inc. vs Arabella Textiles LLC
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ross Stores Inc. against Arabella Textiles LLC and Signature Collection Textiles LLC on Aug. 16: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'.
VEDDER PRICE PC: Vedder Price Counsels Stonebriar Commercial Finance on $1 Billion Revolving Credit Facility
Vedder Price is pleased to announce that its Global Transportation Finance team, led by Shareholders Mark Ditto and Marc Klyman, represented Stonebriar Commercial Finance (Stonebriar) in extending and amending certain terms of its existing $1.0 billion revolving credit facility (the Facility).
BARNES & THORNBURG: More Than 200 Barnes & Thornburg Attorneys Named To 2020 ‘The Best Lawyers In America®’ List
The Best Lawyers in America® has named 204 Barnes & Thornburg LLP lawyers to its 2020 edition. Attorneys were recognized in nearly 360 listings in a number of legal practice areas.
EPSTEIN BECKER GREEN: Forty-Seven Epstein Becker Green Attorneys Named by The Best Lawyers in America 2020, One Attorney Distinguished as “Lawyer of the Year”
The following 47 attorneys from Epstein Becker Green (EBG) have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
JONES DAY: The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 recognizes 260 Jones Day lawyers
The 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© has recognized 260 lawyers in 66 practice areas from across all of Jones Day's 18 U.S. offices.
Court activity on Aug. 16: Jesse Cruz vs Burlington Coat Factory of Texas Inc.
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jesse Cruz against Burlington Coat Factory of Texas Inc. on Aug. 16: 'Complaint-Other Employment Filed'.
Court activity on July 26: Michele Mcatee vs East Bay Medical Oncology Hematology
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Michele Mcatee against East Bay Medical Oncology Hematology and Epic Care on July 26: 'Check For Proof Of Service'.
Case activity for Iver Capital Corp. vs Mike Ghodoosian on Aug. 1
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Iver Capital Corp. against Mike Ghodoosian on Aug. 1.