News from January 2022
Appeals panel denies class certification, declines reversing lower court decision on employee time rounding
A state Appellate Court has upheld a lower court ruling involving time rounding claims, finding that common questions must apply for a case to proceed to class action status.
New legislation would repeal law that lessens California penalties for criminal violations
As crime continues to escalate in California, a new bill would repeal most Proposition 47, the law that has lessened penalties for many offenses, including classifying theft of less than $950 as a misdemeanor.
Questions persist about new California taxes to fund state-run health care
With a new state-run healthcare system under debate in the California Legislature, concerns continue about how the proposed funding mechanism would increase exponentially tax burdens on California residents and businesses.
Hotel sued when woman steps on skateboard, falls
SAN FRANCISCO - A woman is suing a hotel after allegedly falling and becoming injured.
Buchalter Welcomes Four New Attorneys in Sacramento
Buchalter Welcomes Four New Attorneys in Sacramento.
Legal Considerations when Launching an NFT Marketplace on January 31, 2022
Legal Considerations when Launching an NFT Marketplace on January 31, 2022.
Court activity on Jan. 28: Rosa Mota vs Juana Lopez Casas
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Rosa Mota against Juana Lopez Casas and Micaela Lopez on Jan. 28: 'Check For Dismissal'.
Court activity on Jan. 28: Caesar Flores Uriostequi vs Ofelia Alonso Serrano
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Caesar Flores Uriostequi against Gerardo Alonso Serrano and Ofelia Alonso Serrano on Jan. 28: 'Further Case Management Conference'.
Case activity for Automotive Credit Corp. vs Daniel Lopez Vega on Jan. 28
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Automotive Credit Corp. against Daniel Lopez Vega and Elfego Lopez Hernandez on Jan. 28.
Court activity on Jan. 12: Francie Lacey Grant vs Gesick Concrete Inc.
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Francie Lacey Grant against Gesick Concrete Inc. and Luis Cruz Cruz on Jan. 12: 'Case Management Conference Statement Filed By Luis Cruz Cruz'.
Case activity for Automotive Credit Corp. vs Christopher Nieves on Jan. 28
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Automotive Credit Corp. against Christopher Nieves and Gary Keye on Jan. 28.
Court activity on Jan. 28: Raechell Armstrong vs Patriot Contract Services, LLC
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Raechell Armstrong against Chesapeake Crewing, LLC, Patriot Contract Services, LLC and Schuyler Line Navigation Company, LLC on Jan. 28: 'Further Case Management Conference'.
Court activity on Jan. 25: Leanne Thompson vs City of Walnut Creek
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Leanne Thompson, Margaret Mary Thompson and Robert and Margaret Thompson Trust against Carlton Thompson, City of Walnut Creek and Steve Waymire Pe on Jan. 25: 'Bench Memo Re: Admissibility Of Form Interrogatory 17.1 Responses Filed'.
Court activity on Jan. 28: Alicia Diaz vs Lorraine Tyler
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Alicia Diaz and Martin Martinez against Lorraine Tyler on Jan. 28: 'Further Case Management Conference'.
Case activity for Autovest, L. L. C. vs Eric Bender on Jan. 28
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Autovest, L. L. C. against Eric Bender on Jan. 28.
Court activity on Jan. 12: Caesar Flores Uriostequi vs Ofelia Alonso Serrano
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Caesar Flores Uriostequi against Gerardo Alonso Serrano and Ofelia Alonso Serrano on Jan. 12: 'Case Management Conference Statement Filed By Ofelia Alonso-serrano, Gerardo Alonso-Serrano'.
Case activity for Raechell Armstrong vs Patriot Contract Services, LLC on Jan. 13
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Raechell Armstrong against Chesapeake Crewing, LLC, Patriot Contract Services, LLC and Schuyler Line Navigation Company, LLC on Jan. 13.
Case activity for Automotive Credit Corp. vs Frances Warren on Jan. 28
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Automotive Credit Corp. against Frances Warren on Jan. 28.
Case activity for Francie Lacey Grant vs Gesick Concrete Inc. on Jan. 7
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Francie Lacey Grant against Gesick Concrete Inc. and Luis Cruz Cruz on Jan. 7.
Court activity on Jan. 28: Reliant Business Services, LLC vs Daljit S. Uppal
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Reliant Business Services, LLC against Daljit S. Uppal on Jan. 28: 'Check For Request For Entry Of Default'.