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Court activity on July 18: Novin Development Corp. vs Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc.
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Novin Development Corp. against Brookfield Bay Area Holdings LLC, Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc., Brookfield Residential Services, LLC, Joe Guerra and Josh Roden on July 18: 'Jury Trial-long Cause/10 Day(s)'.
Republican senators call for action on California gas prices
With California’s high gas prices contributing to the record 9.1 percent inflation rate announced last week, concerns persist about why Democratic lawmakers have failed to act on immediate means of relief.
Court activity on July 18: Michelle Wonders vs John Doe
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Michelle Wonders and Monica Tagas against John Doe on July 18: 'Case Management Conference'.
July 11: 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 July 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on July 18: Crown Asset Management, LLC vs Brenda J. Fuller
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Crown Asset Management, LLC against Brenda J. Fuller on July 18: 'Clerk's Tickler On Consumer Credit Collections Case-Check For Filing Of Default Judgment Within 360 Days Of Filing Complaint'.
7 things to consider when looking to outsource legal services: 'hiring foreign employees has numerous benefits'
Outsourcing legal services can be beneficial to legal firms in terms of cost reduction and freeing up resources in-house for employees to focus on other, more important legal tasks. Before outsourcing services, companies should set up their payroll to support international employee pay, and Eastern Daily Press provided seven vital items to consider.
California court rulings precede controversial class action cases in life insurance sector
As prices on everything from fuel to food continue to increase, advocates are raising concerns about rising life insurance premiums following last year’s California Supreme Court decision in McHugh v. Protective Life Insurance Co.
Aaron Agenbroad and Amanda Sommerfeld recognized by Daily Journal among "Top Labor & Employment Lawyers"
Aaron Agenbroad and Amanda Sommerfeld recognized by Daily Journal among "Top Labor & Employment Lawyers".
Southwest wins court case over death of passenger in lavatory
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Southwest Airlines and its employees aren’t liable for the death of a passenger who suffered a pulmonary embolism in the lavatory of a plane, even though they delayed providing medical care until after the plane landed because the pilots thought he was a security threat.
Trouble with dialysis machine leads to shareholder lawsuit against Outset Medical
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A company that makes dialysis machines faces a securities class action lawsuit that seeks compensation for a stock drop.
Court activity on July 15: Nayeli Orozco vs Safemart Supermarket / Food Max #
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Cristina Orozco, Jesus J. Orozco and Nayeli Orozco against Safemart Supermarket / Food Max # on July 15: 'Check For Dismissal On Conditional Settlement'.
12 Reed Smith lawyers in California recognized in Super Lawyers 2022 lists
12 Reed Smith lawyers in California recognized in Super Lawyers 2022 lists.
July 7: 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 July 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on July 7
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on July 7 in the suits below:
Lawsuit says customers gypped by Similac formula
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The numbers don't add up on Similac Infant Formula, a new class action lawsuit says.
'Mystery meat' class action over Subway's tuna gets green light
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A class action lawsuit against Subway that alleges its tuna is actually a mystery blend of meat will get to move forward.
Attorney General Bonta Responds to Court Decision Striking Down Trump-Era Attempt to Weaken the Endangered Species Act
Attorney General Bonta Responds to Court Decision Striking Down Trump-Era Attempt to Weaken the Endangered Species Act.
Court activity on July 13: Genaro Fernandez Jr vs George J. Counelis Md
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Genaro Fernandez Jr and Ninoska Fernandez against George J. Counelis Md on July 13: 'Special Set Hearing On: Mandatory Settlement Conference Set By The Court'.
Energy companies continue challenge to appellate rulings in climate change litigation
While the Ninth Circuit declined last month to hear en banc a petition for review in San Mateo v. Chevron, it remains to be seen if that lawsuit – or one of the similar cases pending in other circuits – is selected for review by the U.S. Supreme Court, or if these cases seeking to hold energy companies liable for climate change get adjudicated in state court.
Foley Attorneys Named to 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Foley Attorneys Named to 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists.