News from September 2024
John B. Quinn and Shon Morgan Again Named Among The “Top 100 Lawyers in California” By The Daily Journal
Quinn Emanuel is pleased to announce that both Executive Chairman and Founding Partner John B. Quinn and Shon Morgan, Partner and Chair of the firm’s National Class Action Practice Group, have once again been named by the Daily Journal as among the “Top 100 Lawyers in California” in 2024.
Judge: Landlords can't sue Alameda, Oakland over three-year-long eviction ban
Landlords said the eviction ban, which continued long after the Covid emergency had ended, amounted to a 'two-year rent holiday,' even for tenants who were well able to pay their bills. The judge said three years of government ordered lost rent doesn't amount to an unconstitutional government taking
Jogger Sues Dog Owners Over Vicious Attack
Yharely Denise Iniguez has filed a lawsuit against Jamison Charlton and Jesse Charlton after being attacked by their Siberian Husky while jogging in Sacramento last year.
Petitioner Seeks Overturning Workers' Compensation Appeal Delay
Joseph Mayor has filed a complaint against both Ross Valley Sanitation District and Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board over delayed action on his workers' compensation appeal exceeding statutory limits. The case raises significant questions about administrative delays and jurisdictional authority under California labor laws.
Littler's Workplace Policy Institute Releases 2024 Labor Day Report
Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute® (WPI®), the government relations and public policy arm of Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has released its 2024 Labor Day Report.
Appeals court: CA can ban guns in many 'sensitive places,' but not as many as lawmakers wanted
A federal appeals panel delivered a split decision on SB2, saying they believe Second Amendment lets California ban concealed carry in parks, restaurants, libraries, stadiums and amusement parks, but not necessarily public transit, churches or hospitals, by simply declaring public spaces 'sensitive'
Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition in Support of Michigan’s Conversion Therapy Ban for Minors
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the state of Michigan in Catholic Charities v. Whitmer, a lawsuit challenging Michigan’s ban on licensed health care providers offering conversion therapy for minors.
Musk, X Corp can't escape, for now, age discrimination lawsuit over 2022 layoffs
A federal judge said plaintiffs have done enough to allow a former Twitter comms worker, who lost his job amid mass layoffs that occurred at Twitter after Elon Musk acquired the company in 2022, to move forward with a collective action on behalf of all workers over the age of 50 who were fired at that time
California violated 1st Amend by trying to force X to turn over info on content moderation: Appeals court
California lawmakers said AB587 only about "transparency," but also hinted the law's reporting requirements could be used to force X Corp. to comply with state desires to censor "hate speech" and other kinds of controversial posts the state may find objectionable
Foley Secures Landmark Victory for Pro Bono Client in Federal and State Cases
Foley & Lardner LLP is proud to announce a series of significant pro bono victories on behalf of the San Francisco Zen Center, culminating in a clean sweep across both federal and state courts.
Attorney General Bonta Issues Fourth Annual Labor Day Report
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the fourth annual Labor Day Report highlighting the California Department of Justice’s (DOJ) ongoing efforts to empower workers in California and across the country.
Judge crumples class action vs Handi-Foil over 'Made in USA' label
The lawsuit had accused disposable aluminum pan maker Handi-Foil of allegedly violating California law by claiming their pans are "Made in the USA" when the ore for their aluminum allegedly could come from outside the country
Polsinelli Advises Nexus Group on Partnership With Beacon Behavioral Partners
Polsinelli congratulates Nexus Group (Nexus) on its partnership with Beacon Behavioral Partners (Beacon).
Bclp Litigation Leader Noted for Collaboration on Roundup Preemption Win
BCLP Partner Lee Marshall, Global Department Leader - Litigation & Investigations, was highlighted Aug. 23 in The American Lawyer for his continuing work for client Monsanto as it defends its herbicide Roundup for parent company Bayer AG.
Shook Partner Named Among Top 250 Women in Litigation
For the sixth consecutive year, Benchmark Litigation has named Shook Partner Jessica Grant among the Top 250 Women in Litigation - USA West.
Sixteen New Legal Organizations Earn State Bar DEI Leadership Seals
The State Bar of California announced that 16 new organizations received its DEI Leadership Seal.