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Vessels like marijuana water pipes not subject to Prop. 65, California Supreme Court finds
The California Supreme Court has placed some limits on the use of Proposition 65 health warnings by ruling that manufacturers of “bong pipes” used to smoke marijuana need not inform their customers about potential chemical exposure risks.
Google to GOP: No political bias determines what is Gmail spam
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Google is defending its spam-filtering technology as it fights a lawsuit brought by the Republican National Committee that complains its political emails are sent to recipients' spam folders.
Judge blocks state from using new law to go after doctors who may disagree with 'scientific consensus' on Covid
A federal judge in Sacramento said the law, AB2098, was unconstitutionally vague, because it allows the Medical Board to rely on an "ill-defined ... scientific consensus" to determine if doctors can be disciplined or even barred from practicing medicine in California
Appeals panel: Utility-owned property can be taxed at higher rates than other property
AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile had sought millions of dollars in refunds from Santa Clara County, arguing they had been overtaxed under the California state constitution
Crocs says selling shrinking shoes would be bad for business
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The maker of Crocs shoes, facing a class action lawsuit that says they shrink and become unwearable after being exposed to ordinary heat or water, has filed a motion to dismiss.
Consumers allege The Athletic's auto subscription renewal is illegal
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — The Athletic Media Company is facing a class action lawsuit over its allegedly illegal subscription renewal program.
Forward Thinking: 2023 Employment and Labor Law Issues on January 26
Set your workplace up for success in 2023. Mitigate risks on the horizon with help from attorneys in Fox Rothschild’s Labor & Employment Department.
California appeals court says parents of police officer who died by suicide can get coroner's records
A California appeals panel has ruled the parents of a San Jose-area police officer, who died by suicide, are entitled to coroner materials they want for their own investigation into their son's death.
California AG sues Amazon over... low prices?
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing Amazon for harming consumers. Not by charging them too much, but by pushing merchants on its platform to charge the lowest prices available.
Work-From-Home Policies: Avoiding Employment Claims Under the ADA, FMLA, FLSA and More on January 25, 2023
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, employers and employees have changed their expectations with respect to working from home.
California AG joins with other states asking SCOTUS to take up case over future of CFPB
A federal appeals court declared the way that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is funded to be unconstitutional, because it essentially allows the federal agency to answer only to itself, and not elected lawmakers
Hot Topics in Food Law for 2023 on January 24
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2023 California CLE Series Part 6: Hot Topics in California Employment for 2023: Employee data, pay transparency, employee leave and other legislative updates on January 25
You are invited to our annual CLE series being held from January 18, 2023 to January 25, 2023.
New filing urges California Supreme Court to rein in lawsuit abuse vs employers under state's PAGA law
A new friend of the court brief seeks end to "shakedown" of small businesses under the California Private Attorneys General Act, a law that a new coalition of business advocates argues is being used merely to enrich trial lawyers
2023 California CLE Series Part 4: Trademarks and the metaverse: what you need to know on January 24
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Class actions over protein find footing in San Francisco federal court
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers have found a court receptive to their claims that food companies are misrepresenting the quantity and quality of the protein in their products.
Experts cast doubt on coordinated wealth tax bills
California and several other U.S. states led by Democrats are seeking to launch a coordinated effort to boost state taxes on their wealthiest citizens. But how effective would it be?
Class action lawyers want $2.5M in fees from settlement over Vizzy vitamin C claims
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Molson Coors has chosen to settle rather than fight class action lawsuits brought by hard seltzer drinkers who thought the products would be more nutritious.
Attorney General Bonta Announces Settlement to Address Wildfire Ignition Risks and GHG Impacts from Proposed Development in Lake County
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement that will address wildfire ignition risks and greenhouse gas impacts from the proposed Guenoc Valley development project.
Judge: Olly can't shake class action claiming too much melatonin in supplements
The judge said the class action lawsuit isn't preempted by federal law or FDA regulations. Olly claimed the lawsuit seeks to set an illegal upper limit on how much vitamins and minerals can be included in supplements