News from August 2020
Class action lawyers argue they aren't as greedy as Tootsie Roll says they are
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Plaintiffs lawyers mad about empty space in theater candy want their case heard in a state court rather than federal.
Challenge to coffee-causes-cancer label to continue, possibly resolve dozens of lawsuits against businesses
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California federal court has refused to throw out a lawsuit that challenges the state’s coffee-causes-cancer label.
NFIB: Lawmakers have opportunity to make California more welcoming to small businesses
With California legislators close to wrapping up this year’s abbreviated session, trade leaders hope further reforms will soon be passed to address liability protections and other concerns impacting small businesses months into the COVID-19 pandemic.
Proposal to avoid systemic blackouts before State Water Resources Control Board
The recent heat wave and rolling blackouts have prompted more discussion on how to fix energy reliability when the next power generation crisis occurs.
SHEPPARD MULLIN: Sheppard Mullin's San Diego Office Named a 2020 Best Place to Work
Sheppard Mullin’s San Diego office was once again named among San Diego’s "Best Places to Work" by the San Diego Business in the publication's list of 100 companies.
FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP: Hot Topics in U.S. Immigration & Global Mobility: Pandemic Perambulation (or Moving with the Times)
The Faegre Drinker immigration and global mobility team will discuss hot topics in U.S. and global immigration from the start of the COVID-19 crisis until now.
LITTLER MENDELSON PC: COVID-19 in the Workplace: Recent Developments and Compliance Challenges
It has become apparent that COVID-19 is going to dominate employment and labor law issues for the foreseeable future. On Friday, April 3, Littler's Sacramento office presented a webinar on dealing with COVID-19 in the workplace.
Case activity for Bank of America, N.A. vs Monica N. Saturn on Aug. 19
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bank of America, N.A. against Monica N. Saturn on Aug. 19.
Court activity on Aug. 28: Bank of America, N.A. vs Monica N. Saturn
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Bank of America, N.A. against Monica N. Saturn on Aug. 28: 'Clerk's Tickler On Consumer Credit Collections Case-Check For Proof Of Service Filed Within 180 Days Of Filing Complaint'.
Court activity on Aug. 28: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC vs Nicole Rodriguez
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC against Nicole Rodriguez on Aug. 28: 'Case Management Conference (collections)'.
Court activity on Aug. 28: Lakeside School vs unnamed defendant
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Bernie Noe and Lakeside School against unnamed defendant on Aug. 28: 'Petition For Orrder To Allow For Social And Electronic Media Discovery Filed By Petitioner Lakeside School A Washington Public Benefit Corporation Noe, Bernie An Individual As To Respondent Doe, John'.
Court activity on Aug. 6: Discover Bank vs Doug Weatherby
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Discover Bank against Doug Weatherby on Aug. 6: 'Case Management Conference Statement Filed By Discover Bank'.
Court activity on Aug. 28: Patelco Credit Union vs Sonny Soriano
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Patelco Credit Union against Sonny Soriano on Aug. 28: 'Case Management Conference (collections)'.
Court activity on Aug. 28: WG Countrywood, LP vs Natalie Thornton
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by WG Countrywood, LP against Natalie Thornton and Shelby Thornton on Aug. 28: 'Case Management Conference'.
Court activity on Aug. 28: LVNV Funding LLC vs Maninder Singh
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by LVNV Funding LLC against Maninder Singh on Aug. 28: 'Hearing On Osc Re: Plntfs Failure To Appear At 7/20/20 Trial & Show Cause Why This Matter Should Not Be Dismissed'.
Court activity on Aug. 25: Midlund Funding LLC vs Abby Martinez
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Midlund Funding LLC against Abby Martinez on Aug. 25: 'Correspondence Received From Deft Abby Pacheco Re Osc'.
Court activity on Aug. 20: Patelco Credit Union vs Sonny Soriano
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Patelco Credit Union against Sonny Soriano on Aug. 20: 'Case Management Conference Statement Filed By Sonny Soriano'.
Court activity on July 31: WG Countrywood, LP vs Natalie Thornton
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by WG Countrywood, LP against Natalie Thornton and Shelby Thornton on July 31: 'Case Management Conference Statement Filed By Wg Countrywood, Lp'.
Court activity on Aug. 28: Midland Funding LLC vs Constantin Soo
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Midland Funding LLC against Constantin Soo on Aug. 28: 'Hearing On Osc Re: Plntfs Failure To Appear At 7/20/20 Trial & Show Cause Why This Matter Should Not Be Dismissed'.
Court activity on Aug. 14: Discover Bank vs Doug Weatherby
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Discover Bank against Doug Weatherby on Aug. 14: 'Case Management Conference Statement Filed By Doug Weatherby'.