News from July 2024
GeT SALTy Roundtable Series: San Francisco Business Taxes on July 11, 2024
GT San Francisco is set to host the inaugural Greenberg Traurig State and Local Tax (GeT SALTy) Roundtable Series: “San Francisco Business Taxes” with Greg Kato (Compliance Director at City and County of San Francisco - Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector) and someone from Advance SF, the group spearheading tax reform of the SF business taxes.
Super Lawyers Names Three Cozen O’Connor Attorneys to 2024 Northern California List
Super Lawyers has named three Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers and Northern California Rising Stars lists.
CA Utilities Commission wrongly flushed water companies' 'decoupling' programs, Supreme Court says
The state high court ruled the California Public Utilities Commission didn't provide proper notice before eliminating so-called rate decoupling programs. The programs allow utilities to assess surcharges to customers to cover shortfalls when customers use less water
BASF Barristers Diversity & Inclusion Committee Panel: "Interviewing Tips from Underrepresented & 1st Gen Attorneys" on July 10, 2024
GT San Francisco is proud to sponsor the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) Barristers Diversity & Inclusion Committee Panel, "Interviewing Tips from Underrepresented & 1st Gen Attorneys."
Healthcare Labor Activity on the Rise: What Employers Need to Know on July 10, 2024
Union campaigns targeting physicians and their employers (direct or joint) are primed to spike.
Appeals court withdraws decision that would have barred SF from clearing homeless encampments
The decision lines up with a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that declared homeless don't have constitutional right to camp on public property. SF city officials said the decision gives them "flexibility" to respond to problematic homeless encampments. The ACLU vowed to continue fighting clearing efforts
Chevron deference ended by SCOTUS in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo: The Fate of Government Agencies Going Forward
Join members of Reed Smith as they discuss the recent SCOTUS decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which ended Chevron deference, and what it will mean for companies in highly regulated industries, such as Health Care and Life Sciences, Energy, and Banking.
Attorney General Bonta Urges DHS To Extend Deferred Action in Workers Witness Cooperation Cases
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate coalition urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to delay immigration enforcement action for workers who are participating in labor violation investigations.
Former Employee Accused of Defamation by Mental Healthcare Provider
Akua Behavioral Health has filed a lawsuit against its former Regional Director Ariel Place for defamation among other charges in Sacramento's Superior Court on June 28th, 2024. The suit alleges malicious intent behind false statements made about the company's leadership and operations causing significant financial harm.
Business groups express relief as Newsom signs PAGA reforms into law
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed newly passed legislation that aims to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), which business groups have long criticized as a vehicle for rampant lawsuit abuse that offers little in the way of worker protections.
Local Bar Sued Over Alleged Assault Leading To Severe Injuries
Isaac Robles has filed a lawsuit against Badlands Sacramento alleging severe injuries following an assault by bar employees on May 4th last year.
The case accuses the establishment's management of negligent hiring practices leading up to this incident.
Disabled Resident Sues City Of Sunnyvale And Property Owner For Negligence And Disability Rights Violations
James Hopkins has filed a lawsuit against both the City of Sunnyvale and Kroll Living Trust following an incident where he sustained serious injuries due to a defective sidewalk. The suit includes claims for negligence and violations under disability rights laws.
Santa Clara Woman Sues Walmart Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
Toni Yvonne Lynch has filed a lawsuit against Walmart Inc., alleging negligence after she slipped on water inside one of their stores in Santa Clara. She seeks damages exceeding $35,000 for her injuries and associated costs.
Plaintiffs Allege Dental Malpractice Against Local Dentist
Miriam Castro de Richards and Robert W. Richards have filed a lawsuit against Dr. Leoncio N. Fierro and Infinity Dental Group alleging dental malpractice resulting in severe injuries for Ms. Richards.
Judge tosses class action vs Google over Youtube's kids' data collection
Plaintiffs still have work to do to show the practice of using tracking cookies to collect data from kids under the age of 13 was actually harmful and why they should get paid, in part because the parents need to show how their kids' information had any economic value to them
Sacramento Resident Sues Local Media Outlets for Defamation Over False Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Tommy F. McNeel Jr., a resident of Sacramento County, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Nexstar Media Group Inc., Gannett Company dba ABC10, and the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department over false accusations broadcasted last year. The plaintiff seeks $4 million in compensatory damages along with punitive damages for reputational harm caused by these allegedly baseless claims.
Plaintiff accuses skilled nursing facility operator of elder abuse
John Darden has filed a lawsuit against S.H.C.C Inc., doing business as Sherwood Healthcare Center, alleging severe mistreatment following hip replacement surgery in June 2022. The complaint includes accusations of elder abuse and negligence leading to permanent physical harm.
QE Wins Appeal - $120 Million Jury Verdict Against Chevron Reinstated
In 2021, Quinn Emanuel achieved a complete trial victory in a lawsuit related to a series of eruptions of steam and oil on Chevron’s property in the Midway Sunset oil field outside Bakersfield, CA.
Plaintiffs Allege Fraud Against Child Protective Services Over Erroneous Records
In a high-stakes legal battle involving allegations against child protective services employees for maintaining erroneous records linking them with abusers, plaintiffs Zuri K. Colbert and Nafisah Timmons seek $500K in damages while challenging government immunity defenses.
Plaintiff alleges County Negligence Led to Brutal Dog Attack
Candis Danielson has filed a lawsuit against Humboldt County alleging negligence in enforcing animal control laws which led to her severe injuries from a dog attack in January 2021.