News from 2024
In Response to Increased Threats to California Immigrant Communities, Attorney General Bonta Provides Guidance to Public Institutions to Protect Immigrants' Rights Under the Law
In response to the incoming Trump administration’s inhumane threats of mass arrests, detention, and deportations, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued updated model policies and recommendations to guide public institutions in complying with California law limiting state and local participation in immigration enforcement activities.
Former CIO Alleges Wrongful Termination Against Cybersecurity Firm
Gary Roberts has taken legal action against his former employer Cerberus Sentinel over allegations including wrongful termination and breach of contract.
California clocks in at No. 5 on the list of worst U.S. 'Judicial Hellholes'
The report, released by the American Tort Reform Association, faulted California for permissive laws, regulations and court rules which allow the state to stand as a "laboratory" for trial lawyers to hit businesses with a host of different lawsuits, all working to make the Golden State more unfriendly to business and harming the state's economy
Raymond Douglas alleges discrimination by religious institution following wrongful accusation
In an intense legal dispute unfolding in Sacramento, Raymond Douglas accuses a local religious institution and city authorities over alleged discriminatory practices following an incident where he was wrongfully accused at a shrine facility.
The Golden Standard: A McDonald's Franchisee's Blueprint for California Compliance on December 10, 2024
With a $20 minimum wage and some of the country's most aggressive labor laws, California has become a compliance minefield for restaurant operators.
Plaintiff Accuses Construction Company Golden Gunite Pools Inc. of Negligence Following Vehicular Accident
In Sacramento County, Azam Moghadas Zadeh Behbahani has filed a lawsuit against Alfredo Mejia Lopez, Simon Gutierrez, and Golden Gunite Pools Inc., alleging negligence following a car accident in December 2022.
Plaintiff (former employee) sues Defendant (plumbing company) for Wage Violations
A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against a California plumbing company alleging multiple wage violations affecting over 100 workers.
Plaintiff (former employee) sues Defendant (California corporation) over Labor Law Violations
A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against a California corporation alleging multiple labor law violations including unpaid wages and denied breaks.
Couple Sues UC Davis Medical Center for Alleged Medical Negligence Leading to Paraplegia
A couple has filed a lawsuit against UC Davis Medical Center alleging medical negligence after a procedure left one spouse paraplegic.
'De-transitioned' woman accuses doctors of 'medical abuse,' pushing her as child to become 'trans'
A young woman has sued prominent transgender youth doctor Johana Olson-Kennedy and others, accusing them of inflicting traumatic "medical abuse" in allegedly pushing a "scared, confused, and traumatized" girl into trans "affirming care," causing psychiatric problems and irreversible physical damage
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Residential Care Facility Over Mother's Death
In a recent legal filing in Sacramento County Superior Court on November 26th, Jaime and Mario Alfaro have accused Fair Oaks Estate Inc., a residential care facility where their mother resided until her death in June 2024.
Plaintiff alleges Siemens Mobility discriminated due to Age & Disability
Rogelio Carrillo has filed a lawsuit against Siemens Mobility alleging age and disability discrimination following his termination after a workplace injury.
Employee Sues National Banking Giant Over Alleged Disability Discrimination
A long-standing employee has taken legal action against Wells Fargo Bank for alleged disability discrimination following what she describes as an unjust termination linked to her medical condition.
California Couple Alleges Negligence Against Local Medical Professionals
Duane and Lisa Harcrow have filed a lawsuit against several healthcare providers in Sacramento alleging medical negligence leading to severe personal injury for Mr. Harcrow starting December 2023.
Plaintiffs Allege Former Employer CDLAKE LLC Violated Labor Laws
A class action lawsuit has been filed against CDLAKE LLC by former employees Rachael Byrnes and Jeremy Lastra alleging multiple labor law violations including failure to pay proper wages and provide mandated breaks.
Following SCOTUS Oral Argument in U.S. v. Skrmetti, Attorney General Bonta Reaffirms California’s Commitment to Protecting Access to Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
California Attorney General Rob Bonta released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court hearing oral argument in U.S. v. Skrmetti.
Greenberg Traurig Represents Brazil Potash Corp. in Initial Public Offering
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. represented Brazil Potash Corp. in connection with its initial public offering (IPO) to fund its potash mining project under development in the state of Amazonas, Brazil.
Experienced State Tax practitioner joins Reed Smith as partner in San Francisco
Reed Smith announced that Saba Shatara has joined the firm’s national State Tax practice as a partner in the San Francisco office.
CA Supreme Court: Two-year time limit to vacate judgments doesn't apply if party improperly served
Litigant said he only learned of default judgment when wage garnishment started a decade later
Appeals court: Idaho can't interpret state abortion restrictions to block doctors from referring abortions
The decision from the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals echoed decisions that had struck down a California Covid "misinformation" law, agreeing Idaho's attempt to criminalize out-of-state abortion referrals also would trample doctors' free speech rights to express professional medical opinions