News from February 2024
Litigation Partner Sarah Kelly-Kilgore Joins Holland & Knight in Newport Beach
Holland & Knight has strengthened its West Coast Litigation Practice with the addition of Sarah Kelly-Kilgore as partner.
Class action accuses Lids parent company of allegedly violating CA labor laws
The lawsuit seeks civil penalties allowed under California's controversial PAGA law, plus attorney fees.
Class action claims Adobe shorted worker pay, other alleged CA labor law violations
The lawsuit accuses the company of multiple alleged violations of California labor law.
CalChamber loses bid to delay California data privacy regulations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - California can begin enforcing data privacy regulations under a law voters passed in 2020, an appeals court ruled, rejecting arguments by the California Chamber of Commerce that there should be a one-year delay between the promulgation of new rules and when they can be enforced.
Virginia couple becomes first to fully identify themselves in suit vs CooperSurgical over embryo deaths
A growing number of cases recently filed in federal courts and in California state court level similar accusations against CooperSurgical. However, to this point, the other suits were filed under the plaintiffs' initials only, to protect their anonymity.
U-Haul claims group of Bay Area residents crashed truck on purpose to defraud insurance
U-Haul has filed a lawsuit against a group of Bay Area residents, accusing them of intentionally crashing a U-Haul truck into another vehicle to fraudulently collect on an insurance claim.
Court bans California state government from banning workplace arbitration
A federal court has issued a fixed injunction of California’s AB 51 arbitration ban, meaning employers who use such agreements can do so without the threat of sanctions by the state.
Lawyers make move to lead lawsuits against Nestle's Boost Glucose Conrol
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers want control of litigation against Nestle that claims consumers falsely believe Boost Glucose Control nutrition drinks help manage diabetes.
Apple can't shut down consumer class action accusing tech giant of inflating app purchase prices to pad developer profits
The judge agreed that plaintiffs can rely on expert testimony using computer models to estimate how much apps should have cost consumers if Apple didn't allegedly inflate those costs, allegedly to boost app developers' profits.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Honors Local Attorneys As Part Of 2023 Attorney General’s Awards
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the recipients of the 70th and 71st Attorney General’s Awards, honoring Justice Department employees and others for extraordinary contributions to the enforcement of our nation’s laws.
World Trademark Review Recognizes Troutman Pepper’s Intellectual Property Practice and Six Partners in WTR 1000 Rankings
Troutman Pepper and six partners have been recognized among the world’s leading national and international trademark practitioners in the World Trademark Review’s 2024 edition of the WTR 1000.
Attorney General Bonta Conditionally Approves Sale of Twilight Haven to Bayshire Central Valley
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced his conditional approval of the sale of Twilight Haven, a California nonprofit that owns and operates an assisted living facility, an independent living facility, and a skilled nursing facility (SNF) in Fresno County to Bayshire Central Valley, LLC.
PAGA lawsuit accuses Hollywood Park Casino of alleged CA labor law violations
Hollywood Park Casino is facing a representative action lawsuit for allegedly violating California labor laws.
Woman says Homelessness Coalition fired her after warning over illegal hiring practices
A former human rights organizer for the Homelessness Coalition alleges she was fired after allegedly warning her boss that she couldn't limit a job search solely to Black women candidates
Appeals court: Lowe's can't escape PAGA class action by enforcing arbitration clause vs lead plaintiff
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals agreed that the California Supreme Court's interpretation of the state's controversial PAGA law holds sway over that of the U.S. Supreme Court
Class action against matchmaker ends before Ninth Circuit can take it up
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers have ended their pursuit of a case against a dating service they claim bilked customers.
Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alerts, Guidance to Protect California Tenants and Remind Property Managers and Landlords of their Legal Obligations
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued five consumer alerts advising California tenants of their rights and protections under state law, and alerting property managers and landlords of their obligations to tenants.
Feb. 5: 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 Feb. 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Feb. 5
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Feb. 5 in the suits below:
Seyfarth to Sponsor eCap24 Healthcare Summit on February 12, 2024
Seyfarth is proud to sponsor the eCap24 Healthcare Summit, an in-person conference scheduled for February 12-14, 2024 in Miami, Florida