News from October 2023
Reed Smith again shortlists for 5 Financial Times awards
The Financial Times (FT) has again shortlisted Reed Smith in five categories at the North American Innovative Lawyer Awards 2023, making it among the most nominated firms for the second year in a row.
Oct. 10: 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 Oct. 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 10
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 10 in the suits below:
Ex-SF public utilities worker says wrongly fired for refusing Covid vax
A former public utilities employee in San Francisco has sued, claiming he was wrongly fired after he refused to get a Covid vaccine
Class action accuses Washington Post of misleading customers about subscription prices
A class action lawsuit is accusing the Washington Post Company of fraud for allegedly misleading customers by advertising "phantom discounts" on subscriptions on its website.
Attorney General Bonta: California’s Large-Capacity Magazine Ban to Remain in Effect Until Further Notice
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that an en banc panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted California’s request for a stay of a district court decision striking down the state’s large-capacity magazine ban. Large-capacity magazines are firearm magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
Planning for Cryptocurrency Investors: Estate Planning, Asset Protection and Investments on October 19, 2023
Private Wealth Services attorneys Jaime Herren and Matt Kirk will lead a Strafford webinar providing in-depth insights on how estate planners and business attorneys should approach crypto assets.
Motion to dismiss: Colgate wants case over recyclable toothpaste tube tossed
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Colgate-Palmolive is fighting a class action lawsuit over its "first-of-its-kind" recyclable toothpaste tubes, saying it's not to blame if traditional facilities can't handle them.
CA 'Clean Fleet' rules challenged; Truckers say rules flout federal law, will 'wreak havoc' on economy
The California Truckers Association filed suit, seeking to block enforcement of the Advanced Clean Fleets rules they say conflict with federal law, violate the Constitution, and will hurt the economy
Lawsuit accuses Arriba Juntos of shorting worker pay, other California labor law violations
The lawsuit was brought under California's Private Attorney Generals Act, a law which critics say empowers attorneys to collect fees, but actually decreases the payments recovered for workers pressing claims for violations of California labor law.
Greenberg Traurig’s Nikki E. Dobay, Bradley R. Marsh, DeAndre R. Morrow, and Shail P. Shah to Speak at COST 54th Annual Meeting
Greenberg Traurig, LLPTax Practice attorneys Nikki E. Dobay, Bradley R. Marsh, DeAndre R. Morrow, and Shail P. Shah will speak at the Council on State Taxation (COST) 54th Annual Meeting in Las Vegas Oct. 17 – 20.
Holland & Knight Earns Mansfield Certification from Diversity Lab for Sixth Straight Year
For the sixth year in a row, Holland & Knight has achieved "Mansfield Certified" status awarded by Diversity Lab, an incubator for innovative ideas and solutions that boost diversity and inclusion in law.
National clothing store sues San Francisco mall owners over unchecked retail theft, criminal activity
With organized retail crime on the rise in San Francisco, retailer American Eagle has filed suit against mall operator Westfield, on grounds that persistent unchecked criminal activity has violated the terms of its lease.
Lawsuit: Alaska Airlines shorting worker pay, other alleged violations of California labor law
A worker for Alaska Airlines has filed a class action lawsuit against his employer, accusing the airline of shorting worker pay and other alleged violations of California labor law.
Financial Times Shortlists Troutman Pepper for Four Innovative Lawyers Awards
Troutman Pepper has been shortlisted for four 2023 Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards North America.
Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations in the Age of AI on October 16, 2023
Join us for an engaging and informative CLE presentation that will guide you through real-world scenarios that explore AI through the lens of business opportunities and risks.
Investor sues New Relic over $6.5B sale, says sale shorted investors
The lawsuit filed in San Francisco County court asserts the sale was conducted illegally under California law
Peet's Coffee sued by patron who was injured by falling ceiling tile
A San Francisco man says he was injured at Peet's Coffee when a portion of ceiling tile fell and struck him while he waited in line.
Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition Supporting U.S. DOJ’s Proposal to Adopt Specific Accessibility Requirements Online for People with Disabilities
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition of attorneys general in submitting a comment letter supporting an update to the Americans with Disabilities Act’s (ADA) Title II regulations that seeks to improve equal access for people with disabilities online by establishing specific requirements for state and local government websites and mobile applications (mobile apps).
Oct. 4: 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 Oct. 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: