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MDL judicial panel consolidates social media teen addiction lawsuits in Northern California federal court
About 70% of the cases so far only name Facebook or Instagram as defendants but TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube are included despite protestations
Ninth Circuit rules 2-1 in AB 5 case focusing on free speech
A recent federal appeals court decision involving AB 5 is raising questions about why political canvassers are not exempt from the California classification statute unlike other door-to-door occupations.
Greenberg Traurig’s Lindsay E. Hutner Co-Edits California Employment Law Treatise 2022
Greenberg Traurig’s Lindsay E. Hutner Co-Edits California Employment Law Treatise 2022.
Court activity on Oct. 31: Velocity Investments, LLC vs Brian Zwaschka
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Velocity Investments, LLC against Brian Zwaschka on Oct. 31: 'Clerk's Tickler On Consumer Credit Collections Case-Check For Filing Of Default Judgment Within 360 Days Of Filing Complaint'.
Court activity on Oct. 31: Velocity Investments, LLC vs Geary Lauraya
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Velocity Investments, LLC against Geary Lauraya on Oct. 31: 'Clerk's Tickler On Consumer Credit Collections Case-Check For Filing Of Default Judgment Within 360 Days Of Filing Complaint'.
Cal/OSHA closer to vote on two-year Covid workplace mitigation rules
With Cal/OSHA’s upcoming vote on a two-year regulation for COVID-19 mitigation, it’s raising questions about what will change from the current standards, and how they’ll align with the scheduled termination of California’s State of Emergency in late February.
Court activity on Oct. 31: Cavalry SPV I, LLC vs Jaime N. Youell
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Cavalry SPV I, LLC against Jaime N. Youell on Oct. 31: 'Clerk's Tickler On Consumer Credit Collections Case-Check For Filing Of Default Judgment Within 360 Days Of Filing Complaint'.
California regulators set to consider new Proposition 65 labels
As California environmental regulators prepare to review Proposition 65 additions, concerns persist about the impact of such labels on items without clear evidence they are harmful, and the torrent of related litigation that threatens to shut down businesses.
Court activity on Oct. 31: Capital One Bank USA N.A. vs Melanny O. Barrera
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Capital One Bank USA N.A. against Melanny O. Barrera on Oct. 31: 'Check For Dismissal On Conditional Settlement'.
Court activity on Oct. 31: Cavalry SPV I LLC vs Jose L. Estrada
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Cavalry SPV I LLC against Jose L. Estrada on Oct. 31: 'Clerk's Tickler On Consumer Credit Collections Case-Check For Filing Of Default Judgment Within 360 Days Of Filing Complaint'.
What’s New in Local Taxes? on November 4, 2022
What’s New in Local Taxes? on November 4, 2022.
Court activity on Oct. 28: Velocity Investments LLC vs Deova Lewis
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Velocity Investments LLC against Deova Lewis on Oct. 28: 'Clerk's Tickler On Consumer Credit Collections Case-Check For Filing Of Default Judgment Within 360 Days Of Filing Complaint'.
Attorney General Bonta Issues Guidance to Protect Out-of-State Patients Seeking Reproductive Care in California
Attorney General Bonta Issues Guidance to Protect Out-of-State Patients Seeking Reproductive Care in California.
Lawsuit over man who choked to death at Fresno taco-eating contest settles
FRESNO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - The family of a California man who died at a taco-eating contest in Fresno has settled with the company that put on the event.
Server settles suit against country club after alleging gender discrimination
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A California woman who accused her employer of gender discrimination has settled her lawsuit.
Mass settlement soon in Kincade Fire litigation?
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Plaintiffs lawyers representing victims of the 2019 Kincade Fire in California are getting closer to settling their lawsuits against Pacific Gas & Electric.
Three Partners Present at Corporate Counsel Symposium
Three Partners Present at Corporate Counsel Symposium.
Updates on lawsuit by transgender woman who was called 'dude' by co-workers
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A transgender woman who claimed she was discriminated against by the University of the Pacific can't prove it acted with malice, the university is claiming.
Parent's lawsuit claims Facebook, Snapchat and others caused daughter's mental health issues
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A lawsuit alleges Facebook, Snapchat and other social media platforms caused a minor girl to face addiction, exploitation and serious mental health issues.
J.H. Jennifer Lee, financial regulatory veteran, joins Reed Smith as a partner in San Francisco
J.H. Jennifer Lee, financial regulatory veteran, joins Reed Smith as a partner in San Francisco.