News from 2022
Makeup company moves to dismiss class action by woman who wasn't hurt by product
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The maker of eye makeup is calling for a federal judge to toss the lawsuit of a woman who wasn't physically harmed by its products.
Lawsuit alleges Crocs shrink several sizes after water, heat exposure
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — Consumers are alleging in a class action lawsuit that Crocs shoes shrink and become unwearable after being exposed to ordinary heat or water.
Shook Antitrust Practice Co-Chair to Present ‘The New Antitrust’ Webinar on December 6, 2022
Antitrust is in the news—FTC and DOJ are aggressively expanding antitrust enforcement, new antitrust legislation is before Congress, and plaintiffs are filing new private antitrust cases almost every day.
Following state appellate ruling involving ADA claims, further relief urged at federal level
With the state Supreme Court declining review of an ADA (Americans with Disabilities) Act case involving website accessibility, an appellate decision on application of California’s Unruh Act will function as precedent, although it doesn’t guard against repeat ADA claims for businesses with physical locations.
Amid growing PFAS regulation, California files suit against chemical companies
A new California lawsuit seeks to hold manufacturers liable for damages allegedly caused by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – known as PFAS – arguing violation of public nuisance and negligence laws.
Court activity on Dec. 5: Joyce Whitfield vs Alberto Reyes Valdez
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Joyce Whitfield and Thomas Scales against Alberto Reyes Valdez and Yanet Martinez on Dec. 5: 'Case Management Conference'.
English muffin company wants class action over protein thrown out
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The maker of English muffins at the center of a class action lawsuit says plaintiffs lawyers shouldn't be allowed to proceed with the case.
Shook Senior Counsel Presents Technical Introduction to Blockchains on December 5, 2022
Shook Senior Counsel Roberta Young will present “Technical Introduction to Blockchains for Patent Lawyers, Law Firm Attorneys and In-House Counsel,” December 5 at 9:15 a.m.
Justice Department Secures Agreement With University Of California, Berkeley To Make Online Content Accessible To People With Disabilities
The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a proposed consent decree in federal court to resolve allegations that the Regents of the University of California on behalf of the University of California, Berkeley (collectively, UC Berkeley) violated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) because much of UC Berkeley’s free online content is inaccessible to individuals with hearing, vision, and manual disabilities.
Boot Barn alleges California's ban on certain lizard skin products is unconstitutional
Boot Barn alleges California's ban on certain lizard skin products is unconstitutional
Attorney General Bonta Shares Tips to Help Consumers Avoid Scams and Fraud While Shopping This Holiday Season
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today provided consumers with tips on how to shop safely this holiday season.
Seven Quinn Emanuel Partners included in the 2023 edition of the IAM Global Leaders Guide
The firm is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of the IAM Global Leaders Guide, which features the IP elite from across the Patent 1000:
Judge won't put brakes on California ban on flavored tobacco
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has refused to temporarily halt California's ban on flavored tobacco while a legal challenge sorts itself out.'
Seyfarth to Sponsor and Michael Rechtin to Speak at Bisnow DICE West 2022 on November 30
Seyfarth is a sponsor of Bisnow’s Datacenter Investment Conference & Expo (DICE) West: Exploring Data Center Opportunities and Demand Drivers in California and the West Coast in San Jose, CA on November 30, 2022.
Amid economic uncertainty, new California fiscal analysis describes potential budget shortfall
With a new report from the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) showing that California could face a deficit in the next year, and the state’s progressive tax system, it’s raising questions about what resources would be available for closing potential holes in the state budget.
New mandates add to complex California litigation landscape
With more difficult economic news across the state and nation, there is growing concern about new California mandates increasing the cost and difficulty of doing business here.
Consumers allege Welch's fruit snacks are falsely labeled 'preservative free'
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — Welch Foods is facing a class action alleging its fruit snacks are falsely labeled as not containing any preservatives when they contain chemically processed ingredients as preservatives.
Mayer Brown elevates 53 lawyers to partner and counsel effective January 1
Mayer Brown today announces the elevation of 53 lawyers to partner and counsel.
Jones Day's David Kiernan and Jeffrey Levee Named Among Daily Journal's "Top Antitrust Lawyers in California"
David Kiernan, Partner-in-Charge of Northern California and a member of the Business & Tort Litigation Practice who resides in the San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices, and Jeffrey LeVee, a partner in the Antitrust & Competition Law Practice who resides in the Los Angeles Office, were recognized in the Daily Journal's annual list of the "Top Antitrust Lawyers in California."
Greenberg Traurig’s Salt Lake City Office Nearly Doubles with Leading IP Team
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has hired a group of 19 Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Practice attorneys and patent agents, more than half of whom will be in the firm’s Salt Lake City office, which first opened less than three years ago.