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Doctors decrying Covid vaccine sue Twitter after they were banned
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Five doctors who say they were unfairly suspended from Twitter after making controversial Covid-related posts have sued the platform for breach of contract, saying Twitter bowed to political pressure instead of following the science.
Duty to Settle on July 12, 2022
Duty to Settle on July 12, 2022.
Court activity on July 11: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company vs Michael Robinson
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company against Michael Robinson on July 11: 'Jury Trial - Short Cause/3-4 Day(s)'.
Court activity on July 11: Marlon Mayberry vs Akiesha Deshawn Bowman
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Marlon Mayberry against Akiesha Deshawn Bowman, Alameda Contra Costa Transit District,, California Department of Transportation,, City of San Pablo,, Contra Costa Community College District, and Contra Costa County, on July 11: 'Further Case Management Conference'.
AB 5 restrictions imminent for trucking sector; industry leaders, lawmakers urge action to blunt inflation, supply chain
The state of California is expected to reinstate enforcement of AB5 on independent truck drivers after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to grant certiorari in California Trucking Association v. Bonta, raising concerns about impacts on the supply chain and rising costs here and nationwide.
Industry group loses constitutional challenge to California's Private Attorney General Act
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A lobbying group for California businesses lost a constitutional challenge to a state labor law that allows citizens to act as private attorneys general, as an appeals court rejected claims the law violates the separation of powers.
Sub-Four Retreat Newport Beach on July 12, 2022
Sub-Four Retreat Newport Beach on July 12, 2022.
Michele Haydel Gehrke named a top labor & employment lawyer by Daily Journal
Michele Haydel Gehrke named a top labor & employment lawyer by Daily Journal.
After U.S. Supreme Court rules for PAGA arbitration, California lawmakers consider policy response
With the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Viking v. Moriana, which found PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) claims subject to arbitration, it’s raising questions about further reform to the law and new legislation state lawmakers may propose to reflect the high court’s ruling.
Court activity on July 7: Robert D. Rodriguez vs Alesandra Sofia Berro
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Robert D. Rodriguez against Alesandra Sofia Berro on July 7: 'Hearing On Cmc & Osc Re: Dismissal For Failure To File Rsp To ( Osc, File Cmc Stmnt, Serve Deft/Prosecute Case)'.
Daily Journal Again Honors Sabrina A. Beldner As a Top Labor & Employment Lawyer
Daily Journal Again Honors Sabrina A. Beldner As a Top Labor & Employment Lawyer.
June 29: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "complaint" cases
The following cases categorized as "complaint" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on June 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on June 29
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on June 29 in the suits below:
Latest opioid ruling puts MDL judge further out of step on public nuisance
A federal judge soundly rejected the “public nuisance” theory behind most opioid litigation, further isolating the judge in charge of thousands of similar lawsuits who has consistently ruled in favor of plaintiffs on this very question.
Seramount Recognizes Morgan Lewis as a 2022 Best Law Firm for Women
Seramount Recognizes Morgan Lewis as a 2022 Best Law Firm for Women.
June 28: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "consumer credit collections cmpl (crc 3.740)" cases
The following cases categorized as "consumer credit collections cmpl (crc 3.740)" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on June 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Cal/OSHA issues draft text of long-term Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for on the job Covid prevention
With last month’s announcement that Cal/OSHA could implement a new permanent standard for COVID-19 mitigation in workplaces, it’s raising questions about how much the new rules would differ from the current procedures.
June 28: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "complaint" cases
The following cases categorized as "complaint" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on June 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on June 28
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on June 28 in the suits below:
Attorney General Bonta: Moreno Valley General Plan Would Exacerbate Pollution Burden in Environmental Justice Communities
Attorney General Bonta: Moreno Valley General Plan Would Exacerbate Pollution Burden in Environmental Justice Communities.