News from August 2023
California deputies face suit over shooting death of man with mental health issues
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — Several California law enforcement officers are facing a lawsuit after the shooting death of a person who allegedly suffered mental health issues.
Lawsuit: Sellers 'duped' homebuyer into buying house in crime-plagued SF neighborhood
A homebuyer has accused the sellers from whom she purchased of fraud, saying they should pay for failing to disclose that the house she purchased on Capp Street was not in a "fun and spunky neighborhood," but actually located in a high crime neighborhood that turned at night into a hotbed for prostitution, gangs and human trafficking.
CAL Supreme Court: Contractors, like those hired for pre-employment screening, can be sued for discrimination under state law
U.S. Healthworks Medical Group, which conducted pre-employment medical screenings, argued only direct employers should face discrimination lawsuits under California law, but the court said agents who professionally should know better can't just say they were following directions
Troutman Pepper Bolsters Leading Private Equity Group with Additions on Both Coasts
Jonathan Homer and Bruce Steinert, two highly regarded private equity debt financing partners, have joined Troutman Pepper’s Corporate Practice Group in New York and San Francisco, respectively. Homer joins from Gibson Dunn and Steinert from Perkins Coie.
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 15
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Aug. 15 in the suits below:
Aug. 15: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "fl" cases
The following cases categorized as "fl" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on Aug. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Appeals panel says Michael Jackson's corporations could have allegedly protected boys from singer's alleged abuse
An appellate court has ruled corporations wholly owned by late megastar Michael Jackson are on the hook for lawsuits claiming Jackson molested children, despite the corporations' assertions they were helpless to stop the alleged abuse because Jackson was the boss.
More Than 290 Ogletree Deakins Attorneys Named 2024 Best Lawyers®
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is proud to announce that 295 Ogletree Deakins attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
Alameda judge won't end lawsuit accusing CAL state schools officials of discrimination during Covid remote learning
Oakland, Los Angeles students say they were denied equal education when the state closed schools during the Covid-19 pandemic, and did not provide them with the computers and other technology they needed to academically function during the shutdown
Are You up to Date on the Latest Changes to Harassment Prevention Training Requirements? How to Become Prepared and Fully Compliant on August 22, 2023
If you truly want to prevent harassment, you'll need to stay abreast of changes to training regulations and understand what's required and what's ahead.
Judge: 'Baffling' comparisons, lack of evidence doom suit vs Google over alleged YouTube discrimination
Black and Latino YouTubers claimed YouTube had discriminated vs non-white content creators by more harshly moderating their videos
California lawmakers poised to extend 'temporary' Covid layoff protections for hotel, restaurant workers forever
Employers say the law would be virtually impossible to comply with, while leaving employers facing potentially massive fines and equally large hits to their reputation, if unions target them for action
Appeals panel agrees citizen-led ballot measures can pass with only simple majority
On remand, state court to consider whether pillow tax referendum had municipal backing
Tesla owners claim company falsely advertises range on electric vehicles
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — Tesla owners are claiming the company is falsely advertising the range of its electric vehicles.
Aug. 9: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "fl" cases
The following cases categorized as "fl" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on Aug. 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Harry's shaving products, Rite Aid face Prop 65 class action over shaving gel
Shaving products maker Harry's and pharmacy chain Rite Aid are among the latest companies targeted under lawsuits brought under California's Proposition 65, accusing Rite Aid of selling a shaving gel made by Harry's that allegedly contains a carcinogen.
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 9
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Aug. 9 in the suits below:
How to Raise Seed Funding for Your Startup: Convertible Notes and SAFEs on August 17, 2023
Join Alidad Vakili, Of Counsel, for a discussion on how to raise seed funding for your startup.
State Bar of California Releases Results of Independent Investigation of Former Board Chair Sean SeLegue’s Involvement in a Disciplinary Matter Regarding Thomas Girardi
The State Bar of California released reports from an independent investigation into whether former Chair of the Board of Trustees Sean SeLegue had a disqualifying conflict of interest arising out of his involvement with a 2010 discipline case against since disbarred attorney Thomas V. Girardi.
Lawsuit claims San Francisco Opera shorted workers overtime pay, meal breaks
A new class action lawsuit has accused the San Francisco Opera of allegedly shorting their workers overtime pay, denying them meal breaks and allegedly committing other violations of California's wage and hour laws.