News from January 2023
U.S. Supreme Court to decide if lawsuits must stop while tussle over arbitration continues
An upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision in a case originating in Northern California will determine whether lawsuit proceedings must stop when a party appeals a motion denying arbitration.
Court activity on Jan. 31: The Park Theater Trust vs Miramar Mount Diablo Boulevardllc
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by The Park Theater Trust against Miramar Mount Diablo Boulevardllc on Jan. 31: 'Check For Dismissal On Conditional Settlement'.
ESG in the Workplace on February 1, 2023
It is no secret that ESG continues to play a critical role in a company’s sustainability.
As tech layoffs increase in California, lawsuits are almost certain to rise, too
With more tech sector layoffs expected in 2023, more litigation is expected against the companies that are paring down.
The shifting labor relations landscape: Key issues and trends on January 30, 2023
The labor relations landscape has shifted to a pro-union stance. With numerous successful nationwide union organizing efforts this year and a flurry of decisions and initiatives by the National Labor Relations Board, employers need to stay on top of key NLRB decisions and those coming down the pike.
Vessels like marijuana water pipes not subject to Prop. 65, California Supreme Court finds
The California Supreme Court has placed some limits on the use of Proposition 65 health warnings by ruling that manufacturers of “bong pipes” used to smoke marijuana need not inform their customers about potential chemical exposure risks.
Google to GOP: No political bias determines what is Gmail spam
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Google is defending its spam-filtering technology as it fights a lawsuit brought by the Republican National Committee that complains its political emails are sent to recipients' spam folders.
Judge blocks state from using new law to go after doctors who may disagree with 'scientific consensus' on Covid
A federal judge in Sacramento said the law, AB2098, was unconstitutionally vague, because it allows the Medical Board to rely on an "ill-defined ... scientific consensus" to determine if doctors can be disciplined or even barred from practicing medicine in California
Appeals panel: Utility-owned property can be taxed at higher rates than other property
AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile had sought millions of dollars in refunds from Santa Clara County, arguing they had been overtaxed under the California state constitution
Crocs says selling shrinking shoes would be bad for business
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The maker of Crocs shoes, facing a class action lawsuit that says they shrink and become unwearable after being exposed to ordinary heat or water, has filed a motion to dismiss.
Consumers allege The Athletic's auto subscription renewal is illegal
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — The Athletic Media Company is facing a class action lawsuit over its allegedly illegal subscription renewal program.
Forward Thinking: 2023 Employment and Labor Law Issues on January 26
Set your workplace up for success in 2023. Mitigate risks on the horizon with help from attorneys in Fox Rothschild’s Labor & Employment Department.
California appeals court says parents of police officer who died by suicide can get coroner's records
A California appeals panel has ruled the parents of a San Jose-area police officer, who died by suicide, are entitled to coroner materials they want for their own investigation into their son's death.
California AG sues Amazon over... low prices?
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing Amazon for harming consumers. Not by charging them too much, but by pushing merchants on its platform to charge the lowest prices available.
Work-From-Home Policies: Avoiding Employment Claims Under the ADA, FMLA, FLSA and More on January 25, 2023
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, employers and employees have changed their expectations with respect to working from home.
California AG joins with other states asking SCOTUS to take up case over future of CFPB
A federal appeals court declared the way that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is funded to be unconstitutional, because it essentially allows the federal agency to answer only to itself, and not elected lawmakers
Hot Topics in Food Law for 2023 on January 24
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2023 California CLE Series Part 6: Hot Topics in California Employment for 2023: Employee data, pay transparency, employee leave and other legislative updates on January 25
You are invited to our annual CLE series being held from January 18, 2023 to January 25, 2023.
New filing urges California Supreme Court to rein in lawsuit abuse vs employers under state's PAGA law
A new friend of the court brief seeks end to "shakedown" of small businesses under the California Private Attorneys General Act, a law that a new coalition of business advocates argues is being used merely to enrich trial lawyers
2023 California CLE Series Part 4: Trademarks and the metaverse: what you need to know on January 24
You are invited to our annual CLE series being held from January 18, 2023 to January 25, 2023. T