News from May 2022

New coalition forms to urge lawmakers to address escalating retail, residential theft in California

By Sarah Downey | Monday, May 23, 2022 @ 8:05am

In response to growing crime and lack of effective legislation to prevent it, a new coalition of business, neighborhood, and victims’ groups launched last week to impress upon lawmakers the importance of taking action.

State Bar of California Publishes 2021 Digital Annual Report

By Press release submission | Monday, May 23, 2022 @ 2:00am

State Bar of California Publishes 2021 Digital Annual Report.

Court activity on May 20: Kathleen Young vs Jesse Marron

By Northern California Record | Friday, May 20, 2022 @ 12:44pm

The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Kathleen Young against Jesse Marron on May 20: 'Hearing On Status Review Re: Order Desingating Case As Uninsured Motorist'.

Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on May 13

By Northern California Record | Friday, May 20, 2022 @ 12:20pm

The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on May 13 in the suits below:

Court activity on May 20: Astrid Andrea Jones vs Stat Med, P. C.

By Northern California Record | Friday, May 20, 2022 @ 10:28am

The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Astrid Andrea Jones against Armando Samaniego Md, Connie Amorde Pa, Robert Mooney Md and Stat Med, P. C. on May 20: 'Further Case Management Conference'.

May 13: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "complaint" cases

By Northern California Record | Friday, May 20, 2022 @ 9:55am

The following cases categorized as "complaint" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on May 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:

Court activity on May 20: Jawana K. Gaines vs Montes Bros. Construction, Inc.

By Northern California Record | Friday, May 20, 2022 @ 8:50am

The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jawana K. Gaines against Luis Carlos Montes, Luis Carlos Montes Jr, Montes Bros. Construction, Inc., Russell Dean Ellison and Sylvia Sandoval on May 20: 'Jury Trial-long Cause/10 Day(s)'.

California governor fends off class action over COVID lockdown

By Daniel Fisher | Friday, May 20, 2022 @ 6:15am

SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - California restaurants and gyms lost their effort to pursue a class action against Gov. Gavin Newsome over his stringent Covid-19 lockdown measures, as a state appeals court rejected arguments the orders violated administrative procedure law or represented an unconstitutional taking of their property.

South African Human Rights Lawyer Partners With Morgan Lewis in Fortune–state Department Mentoring Program

By Press release submission | Friday, May 20, 2022 @ 2:00am

South African Human Rights Lawyer Partners With Morgan Lewis in Fortune–state Department Mentoring Program.

May 12: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "complaint" cases

By Northern California Record | Thursday, May 19, 2022 @ 6:49pm

The following cases categorized as "complaint" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on May 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:

Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on May 12

By Northern California Record | Thursday, May 19, 2022 @ 12:57pm

The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on May 12 in the suits below:

Court activity on May 19: First American Specialty Insurance vs Jada C. Brown

By Northern California Record | Thursday, May 19, 2022 @ 12:47pm

The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by First American Specialty Insurance against Alexander Vasquez, David Vasquez and Jada C. Brown on May 19: 'Further Case Management Conference'.

San Francisco sued over political disclosure requirements

By John O'Brien | Thursday, May 19, 2022 @ 6:05am

SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Advocacy groups are suing San Francisco, arguing its requirements for political speech violate the U.S. Constitution while causing voters to lose the message.

Troutman Pepper Named USA M&A Law Firm of the Year by Global M&A Network

By Press release submission | Thursday, May 19, 2022 @ 2:00am

Troutman Pepper Named USA M&A Law Firm of the Year by Global M&A Network.

Court activity on May 18: Tracy Stark vs American Honda Finance Corp.

By Northern California Record | Wednesday, May 18, 2022 @ 1:24pm

The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Tracy Stark against American Honda Finance Corp. and Nick Cavallo on May 18: 'Hearing On Motion For Summary Judgment, Or In The Alt, Summary Adjudication Filed By American Honda Finance Corp'.

Court activity on May 18: Anna Shafizadeh vs Michael Chapline

By Northern California Record | Wednesday, May 18, 2022 @ 11:39am

The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Anna Shafizadeh against George Chapline, Marie Chalpine and Michael Chapline on May 18: 'Issue Conference'.

Court activity on May 18: Sushma Bhandari vs Contra Costa Regional Medical Center

By Northern California Record | Wednesday, May 18, 2022 @ 9:48am

The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Sushma Bhandari against Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, Dr M. Lisa Redelo Md, Dr M. Lisa Rodelo Md and Dr Shweta Das on May 18: 'Further Case Management Conference'.