Legal Roundup
Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Against Apple: Smartphone Monopolization has Stifled Innovation, Resulted In Higher Prices for Consumers
California Attorney General Rob Bonta , alongside the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ), and a bipartisan coalition of 16 states attorneys general, filed a lawsuit challenging Apple’s anticompetitive behavior related to iPhone smartphones.
California Court of Appeal Affirms Judgment in Stadium Workers' Labor Code §201 Suit
A California Court of Appeal ruled in favor of firm client, the San Francisco Baseball Associates LLC (the San Francisco Giants) in a lawsuit where a plaintiff asserted a novel theory that the Giants failed to immediately pay him “final” wages due at “discharge” – i.e., at the end of every homestand, season, and between-season-events held at the Giants stadium – purportedly in violation of California Labor Code §§ 201 and 203.
Engine Manufacturer Cummins Settles California Certification Procedure and Emission Violations Case for $46 Million
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) today announced a settlement of $46 million with engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. (Cummins).
Troutman Pepper Shortlisted for IFLR Americas Awards 2024
Troutman Pepper has been named a finalist in the International Financial Law Review’s (IFLR) 2024 Americas Awards in the “Tech Innovation” category, which recognizes “a legal tech solution, or its application, that is pioneering, creative, or uses a new or untested product to great effect.”
Benesch San Francisco Managing Partner Stephanie A. Sheridan Named a 2024 TerraLex Trailblazer
Benesch is pleased to announce that TerraLex named Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s San Francisco office, Stephanie A. Sheridan, a 2024 TerraLex Trailblazer.
Mergers & Acquisitions in Today’s Market on March 19, 2024
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Attorney General Bonta Joins FTC, Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General in Lawsuit Against Sham International Cancer Charity
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan multistate coalition of 10 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit seeking a permanent injunction against Cancer Recovery Foundation International, Inc. (CRF) and its president, Gregory Anderson, for operating sham charities that collected millions of dollars from donors but provided little monetary assistance to cancer survivors and their families.
On the Fifth Annual Slam the Scam Day, Attorney General Bonta Warns Californians of Social Security-Related Scams
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, in observation of the Fifth Annual Slam the Scam Day, issued a consumer alert warning Californians to beware of Social Security-related scams and other government imposter scams.
Holland & Knight Guides Palomar Health on Innovative Structural Reorganization to Keep Healthcare a Public Asset in San Diego County
Holland & Knight's San Francisco Healthcare Team, led by Partners John Kern and David Holtzman, has advised longtime client Palomar Health on an innovative structural reorganization to partner with Mesa Rock Healthcare Management Inc., a newly created private nonprofit management services organization.
In Recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Bonta Highlights Recent DOJ Consumer Protection Action, Urges Consumers to Know Their Rights
In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today highlighted ongoing efforts to protect California consumers and urged Californians to report misconduct or violations of state consumer protection laws to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) at oag.ca.gov/report.
Quinn Emanuel Partner Sean Pak Named to the American College of Trial Lawyers
Quinn Emanuel is proud to announce that Sean Pak, a Partner in our San Francisco office, Co-Chair of the firm’s National Intellectual Property Litigation Practice, and founding member of its AI Practice Group, has become a Fellow in The American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), one of the leading legal associations in North America.
Private Equity International Awards 2023
Kirkland & Ellis won the following nine awards at the 2023 Private Equity International (PEI) Awards.
Troutman Pepper Releases D&O and Professional Liability 2023 Year in Review
A new report by Troutman Pepper spotlights nearly 100 impactful court decisions from the past year in the directors and officers and professional liability insurance arenas.
Clients Nominate 61 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys to Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers Program
Clients of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have nominated 61 attorneys to the Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers list, the results of its Sharplegal study.
Years of Litigation in High-Profile Defamation Case End with Favorable Result
A BakerHostetler trial team achieved a significant victory in D.C. Superior Court on Feb. 8, 2024, following a nearly four-week jury trial for a defamation case that has garnered substantial media coverage.
Private Debt Investor Awards 2023
Kirkland & Ellis won the following awards at the 2023 Private Debt Investor (PDI) Awards.
Attorney General Bonta Supports Pennsylvania's Commonsense Age-Based Gun Law
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, filed a brief in support of Pennsylvania’s petition for rehearing en banc in a challenge to its laws setting the minimum age at 21 for securing a permit to carry a concealed handgun in public and during states of emergency.
Data Privacy & Data Minimization: Real-World Strategies for Managing Data Risk on February 29, 2024
With the onslaught of data privacy laws in the United States, it has now become more important than ever for companies to develop strategies and policies addressing data retention, minimization and disposal.
Daily Journal Names Locke Lord’s Jury Verdict in Favor of Farmers Insurance One of Top Verdicts of 2023
A Locke Lord team led by Nina Huerta, Eric Herzog (both of Los Angeles) and Regina McClendon (San Francisco) that secured a 10-2 defense verdict in favor of Farmers Insurance Exchange and certain affiliated entities (Farmers) in a closely watched jury trial involving claims of age discrimination brought by California-based former insurance agents under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.
Attorney General Bonta Cracks Down on Tax Evasion, Insurance Fraud and Wage Theft in the Restaurant Industry
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that seven restaurant owners have been sentenced and ordered to pay nearly $12 million dollars in restitution to their victims.