News from May 2023
Adomni: Uber owes $50M + for allegedly breaking contract for cartop digital ad displays, then allegedly smearing Adomni
Las Vegas-based OOH marketing firm Adomni said Uber trespassed their deal for cartop OOH digital marketing displays, and allegedly disparaged Adomni with alleged false statements about their performance when Adomni pushed back
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on May 30
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on May 30 in the suits below:
May 30: 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 May 30. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Environmental group claims PG&E's California hydroelectric project violates Endangered Species Act
EUREKA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — An environmental nonprofit citizens' group is claiming PG&E is violating the Endangered Species Act with its hydroelectric project in Northern California.
Greenberg Traurig announces Greenberg Traurig’s Nikki E. Dobay, DeAndré R. Morrow, and Shail P. Shah to Speak at 2023 COST Europe Forums
Greenberg Traurig attorneys Nikki E. Dobay, DeAndré R. Morrow, and Shail P. Shah are set to speak at the 2023 Council on State Taxation (COST) Forums on U.S. State and Local Taxes for European Companies in London, England June 20 and Frankfurt, Germany June 22.
New bill that would make it harder to advance voter referendums runs counter to California's democracy, critics say
With proposed state legislation nearing a crucial June deadline, another bill to change the system of direct democracy in California remains under discussion in Sacramento
Jackson Kelly announces Achieves Mansfield Certification
Diversity Lab announced that Jackson Kelly is among the more than 70 law firms that have achieved Midsize Mansfield Certification.
Fox Rothschild announces Michael Sweet Elected President of California Bankruptcy Forum
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Michael A. Sweet on being elected President of the California Bankruptcy Forum for the 2023-2024 term.
Appeals panel says Ring's arbitration agreement doesn't apply to customers' class action over doorbell footage fees
Video doorbell maker allegedly failed to properly tell consumers about monthly per-device footage access fee
Gaming developer Super Free Games accused of multiple alleged sexual discrimination violations towards female employees
New lawsuit from former female senior level manager at Super Free Games claims she was wrongly fired for allegedly challenging a "boys club" culture at the word and trivia game development company
Mario Kart Tour player sues Nintendo over in-game 'gambling' on Spotlight Pipes
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A minor is suing Nintendo over its practice of charging money for players of Mario Kart Tour for upgrades called "Spotlight Pipes."
Unhappy sleeper sues maker of Beautyrest over thread count in sheets
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers say they have proof Beautyrest's 1,000-thread-count bedding is actually of worse quality than it claims to be.
May 23: 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 May 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on May 23
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on May 23 in the suits below:
Former Juul Labs legal exec says pregnancy, childbirth led to alleged illegal demotion, ultimate firing
Juul Labs is accused in a new lawsuit of discrimination against a former legal executive, allegedly in violation of California law
J. Crew mounts defense in class action over prices
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - An arbitration clause should defeat a proposed class action lawsuit against it, clothing retailer J. Crew says in California federal court.
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on May 22
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on May 22 in the suits below:
May 22: 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 May 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Appeals panel: Judge can't bar U of C Berkeley from expanding campus, increasing enrollment
An appellate court has ruled a judge cannot prohibit the University of California from increasing enrollment and enlarging its Berkeley campus to bring in more students and faculty, over the objections from an activist group that expansion will harm adjacent neighborhoods.
DeChambeau, Jones drop out of LIV's lawsuit against PGA Tour
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Two LIV golfers are dropping out of their antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour.