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Buchalter Awarded 41 Rankings by U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2023
Buchalter is proud to announce it has been nationally ranked in 10 practice areas and regionally ranked in 31 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.”
Ninth Circuit won't step into lawyer fight over millions from Roundup lawsuits - yet
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - There’s no need to resolve a brewing fight over more than $800 million in fees from Roundup lawsuits, a federal appeals court ruled, rejecting an attempt by plaintiff lawyers in charge of federal multidistrict litigation to collect fees from cases in state court.
Old marketing claims can't sustain California case over heart medication
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A California appeals court upheld the dismissal of lawsuits against Wyeth and other pharmaceuticals companies over a heart drug that was once criticized by Ted Kennedy and is supposed to be used only as a last resort because of its dangerous side effects.
California woman alleges wipes are fraudulently marketed as '100% biodegradable'
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A California woman alleges in a class action lawsuit that Water Wipes "100% biodegradable" wipes are fraudulently marketed to lead consumers to believe the product will completely break down after disposal in landfills.
Etf Express Names Morgan Lewis ‘Best Etf Law Firm’
Morgan Lewis has been selected as Best ETF Law Firm for the second consecutive year as part of the ETF Express US Awards 2022.
Most California lawmakers cast few votes to support small business
With inflation, repeat retail theft, and supply chain disruptions coming on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns persist about Sacramento policies impacting small business, as more data shows only a fraction of the 120-member Legislature consistently votes for bills that support Main Street enterprises.
Race for Third Congressional District pits Northern California’s Kevin Kiley against Kermit Jones
In the wide-open race in California’s newly drawn Third Congressional District, a lawmaker with lifelong ties to the area is vying for the seat, hoping to defeat a challenge from a physician who has worked in Washington, DC, serving as a White House fellow during the Obama-Biden administration, and is new to this area.
G. Michelle Ferreira to Present at 2022 Annual Meeting of Tax Bar and Tax Policy Conference
G. Michelle Ferreira, co-managing shareholder of the San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will speak at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Tax Bar and Tax Policy Conference taking place Nov. 2-4 in San Diego.
Court activity on Nov. 7: LVNV Funding LLC vs Norman Ramirez
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by LVNV Funding LLC against Norman Ramirez on Nov. 7: 'Clerk's Tickler On Consumer Credit Collections Case-Check For Filing Of Default Judgment Within 360 Days Of Filing Complaint'.
Court activity on Nov. 7: American Express National Bank vs Janet Bannister
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by American Express National Bank against Janet Bannister on Nov. 7: 'Clerk's Tickler On Consumer Credit Collections Case-Check For Filing Of Default Judgment Within 360 Days Of Filing Complaint'.
Court activity on Nov. 7: DNF Associates, LLC vs Miguel A. Quezada
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by DNF Associates, LLC against Miguel A. Quezada on Nov. 7: 'Clerk's Tickler On Consumer Credit Collections Case-Check For Filing Of Default Judgment Within 360 Days Of Filing Complaint'.
Court activity on Nov. 7: LVNV Funding LLC vs Maria Avalos
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by LVNV Funding LLC against Maria Avalos on Nov. 7: 'Clerk's Tickler On Consumer Credit Collections Case-Check For Filing Of Default Judgment Within 360 Days Of Filing Complaint'.
Court activity on Nov. 7: Discover Bank vs Christina Nguyen
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Discover Bank against Christina Nguyen on Nov. 7: 'Clerk's Tickler On Consumer Credit Collections Case-Check For Filing Of Default Judgment Within 360 Days Of Filing Complaint'.
Court activity on Nov. 7: Unifund CCR LLC vs Moni F. Fisiiahi
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Unifund CCR LLC against Moni F. Fisiiahi on Nov. 7: 'Clerk's Tickler On Consumer Credit Collections Case-Check For Filing Of Default Judgment Within 360 Days Of Filing Complaint'.
Court activity on Nov. 7: Discover Bank vs Glenn Affeld
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Discover Bank against Glenn Affeld on Nov. 7: 'Clerk's Tickler On Consumer Credit Collections Case-Check For Filing Of Default Judgment Within 360 Days Of Filing Complaint'.
Court activity on Nov. 7: Unifund CCR LLC vs David P. Dellegrazio
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Unifund CCR LLC against David P. Dellegrazio on Nov. 7: 'Clerk's Tickler On Consumer Credit Collections Case-Check For Filing Of Default Judgment Within 360 Days Of Filing Complaint'.
New Rose Institute survey examines impact of competing policies in Red and Blue states
Early results of a new survey in California finds that of those people who are interested in leaving, one in three is Republican and one in four is Democrat.
Court activity on Nov. 7: Citibank, N.A. vs Roxanne T. Oliver
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Citibank, N.A. against Roxanne T. Oliver on Nov. 7: 'Check For Dismissal On Conditional Settlement'.
Voters to decide on new California tax increases
With California’s tax rates ranking highest of the 50 states, voters are set to weigh passage of a new increase sponsored by ride share companies that now are required to make 90 percent of travel zero-emissions in the next few years.
Court activity on Nov. 7: Zachary James vs Lyft, Inc.
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Zachary James against Lyft, Inc. and Rajkumar Doe on Nov. 7: 'Hearing On Cmc & Osc Re: Dismissal Of Deft: Chising For Failu ( Re To Serve/Prosecute)'.