News from April 2023
Shawn 'Sunshine' Strickland says Chase Center security wrongly booted trans activist from Chappelle show
LGBTQ activist Shawn 'Sunshine' Strickland says event security trumped up an excuse of an unlocked cellphone, in violation of event policies, to thwart a perceived attempt by the flamboyant activist to protest during the show by comedian Dave Chappelle
California appeals panel says lawyer's words to boyfriend-client are shielded from other lawyer, ex-lover's $150M suit
An appeals court in California has ruled a lawyer's advice to her client-paramour was protected speech, in a suit that alleged the lawyer used her intimacy with her client to induce him to renege on paying millions of dollars to his former love interest.
Greenberg Traurig hosts 2023 TEI Region 10 Conference on April 26 - 28, 2023
GT is proud to sponsor the 2023 Tax Executives Institute Region 10 Conference on April 26th-28th.
Ex-Intuit content designer says Intuit illegally fired him for political comments on his private Instagram
The lawsuit says Intuit broke California labor laws when it fired the man for comments he made criticizing the phenomenon of drag queens performing for children on his private Instagram page
Greenberg Traurig announces Greenberg Traurig’s Nikki E. Dobay to Speak at Tax Executives Institutes, Inc. Portland 2023 Spring Tax Conference
Nikki E. Dobay, shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Tax Practice, will speak at the Tax Executives Institute (TEI) Portland 2023 Spring Tax Conference April 21 in Portland, Oregon.
Appeals panel: Amazon can't use arbitration to escape class action accusing of monitoring Flex driver online chats
The class action lawsuit from Amazon Flex drivers accused the 'e-tailer' of spying on off-hours Facebook groups in which drivers discussed work issues, including potential union organizing
Coffee-causes-cancer cases still barred as SCOTUS declines intervention
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court won't reignite coffee-causes-cancer lawsuits in California, declining to hear an appeal on April 17.
Ruling leaves lemon law attorneys ruing rejection of $60K settlement offer
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Lawyers for a man who rejected Hyundai’s offer to pay $60,500 over a supposedly defective car can’t collect nearly $100,000 in fees after negotiating a much lower settlement on the eve of trial, a California appeals court ruled.
Fox Rothschild LLP hosts International Masters of Gaming Law Spring Conference on April 27 - 28, 2023
What is the state of gaming legislation regarding new types of wagering events such as Esports in all its varieties?
Class action: Bay Clubs' women-only workout areas illegally discriminate vs men, transgender
The lawsuit accuses the fitness center chain of violating federal and state non-discrimination laws by restricting access to the workout areas through the women's locker rooms, saying women don't need separate spaces to be safe
S.F. Chronicle wins attorneys fees from fighting defamation lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Should his appeal fail, failed Congressional candidate Shahid Buttar will have to pay nearly $90,000 in lawyer fees incurred by the San Francisco Chronicle to fight his defamation lawsuit.
J. Crew faces suit over alleged 'false reference pricing'
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — A class action lawsuit against J. Crew alleges the company uses "false reference pricing" to mislead consumers on the quality and value of its merchandise.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announces Attorney General Bonta Reveals Additional Evidence of Antitrust Violations in Lawsuit Against Amazon
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today revealed additional evidence that Amazon is blocking price competition in violation of state antitrust laws following the Superior Court's decision to unredact portions of the state's complaint.
Clark Hill law firm sued over alleged legal malpractice for allegedly mishandling case vs home builders over defects
The lawsuit asserts attorneys from the former firm of Morris Polich and Purdy, which later merged with Clark Hill, allegedly made mistakes in managing the case calendar, leading to ultimate dismissal of their clients' lawsuit against a homebuilder and other contractors, allegedly costing millions of dollars
846 hours, $2.5 million: Lawyers ask for fees from Vizzy settlement
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers who gained a $9.5 million settlement with Molson Coors are asking for $2.5 million in fees - a figure that represents nearly $3,000 per hour.
Greenberg Traurig announces Brad Marsh to Present California SALT Update
Bradley R. Marsh, shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Tax Practice, will present at the San Francisco Tax Club May 4.
Berkeley, other state, local govts can't use building codes to ban natgas, sidestep federal law
A federal appeals court says the same law that bars cities and states from banning the use of natural gas appliances also extends to blocking building codes that would ban new gas lines
Lawsuit over allegedly harmful eye makeup fails
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A woman not hurt by eye makeup that allegedly contains harmful color additives has lost her proposed class action lawsuit.
RJR, others appeal after flavored-tobacco ban upheld
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - Tobacco companies are appealing a decision that rejected their challenge to California's ban on the flavored products they make.
What’s New and What’s Next for Employers in AI and Employment Decision-making on April 20, 2023
In 2022, employment counsel and HR leaders were coming to grips with HR-focused Predictive AI tools and the initial waves of AI regulation.