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Federal court says San Francisco can force political committees to list their donors on the ads they produce
A federal appeals panel has ruled free speech is not imperiled by a San Francisco ordinance, which requires political ads list financial contributors
Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Use Floodwater to Recharge and Store Groundwater
As storms bring rain and snow to California, Governor Newsom signed an executive order that makes it easier to capture floodwater to recharge groundwater – temporarily lifting regulations and setting clear conditions for diverting flood stage water without permits to boost groundwater recharge storage.
Appeals panel revives Prop 22, says California constitution doesn't block voter initiatives regarding gig workers
The First District Court of Appeals ruled the California constitution invests voters with the same powers to govern workers' comp as the state legislature, meaning voters can overrule lawmakers and classify app-based drivers for Uber, Doordash and similar companies as independent contractors
Judge gives preliminary OK to $9.5M settlement over Vizzy hard seltzers
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A San Francisco federal judge has no qualms with a proposed class action settlement in a lawsuit alleging the vitamin C claims on Vizzy hard seltzers mislead drinkers.
On National Slam the Scam Day, Attorney General Bonta Warns Californians Against Social Security-Related Scams
On National Slam the Scam Day, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert warning Californians to beware of social security-related scams and other government imposter scams.
Appeals panel agrees state law can't force Prop 65 warning onto generic drug labels
Proposition 65 dictate doesn't square with federal pharmaceutical label guidelines, a California appeals court ruled
Appeals panel says Twitter not a private enforcer of state 'misinformation' rules, even though user restricted at state's request
A federal court has ruled Twitter and the state of California did not collude to kick a user off Twitter, but rather the social media company's interest in limiting alleged "election misinformation" "aligns" with the state's
Consumer Protection Week - Public Trust Liaison Seeks to Help Public Avoid Legal Fraud
National Consumer Protection Week, the State Bar of California’s Public Trust Liaison (El Intermediario de Confianza Públicas) Enrique Zuniga seeks to create awareness about how the public can avoid legal fraud and scams, saving time, money, and―in some cases―preventing irreparable harm.
State senator introduces bill to regulate third-party 'loan sharks' in litigation financing
A California tort reform group has expressed support for a state Senate bill that aims to protect consumers and the state’s justice system from problems arising from the third-party financing of civil lawsuits.
Facebook Live doesn't violate Video Privacy Protection Act, judge rules
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Facebook's parent company has won dismissal of a proposed class action lawsuit that claims Facebook Live violates the Video Privacy Protection Act.
Attorney General Bonta Leads Coalition of 21 States in Fight to Protect Retirement Savings of American Employees
California Attorney General Rob Bonta led a multistate coalition in fighting back against a legislative effort to overturn a federal rule that helps protect the retirement savings of hard-working American employees.
Suit: Chip labels have incorrect amount of protein
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — A class action against Brad's Raw Chips claims its product label has the incorrect amount of protein per serving.
Bindle faces class action over presence of lead, BPA in bottles
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — A California consumer has initiated a consumer class action over Bindle Bottles allegedly containing lead and BPA.
Sheppard Mullin Recognized in World Trademark Review's 2023 WTR 1000
World Trademark Review’s 2023 edition of WTR 1000, the definitive guide to identifying the world’s leading trademark professionals, has recognized Sheppard Mullin among the best trademark practices nationally and regionally in California (for enforcement and litigation and prosecution and strategy) and in New York (for enforcement and litigation).
Consumer class action targets snack product over 'preservative free' label
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — A consumer class action lawsuit against Arizona Beverages claims its snack products are falsely labeled as preservative-free.
Chronicle wants $80K from Shahid Buttar after failed defamation lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The publisher of the San Francisco Chronicle wants a failed Congressional candidate who sued it for defamation to pay its attorneys fees.
Attorney General Bonta, Governor Newsom and CPPA File Letter Opposing Federal Privacy Preemption
Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) sent a joint letter to Congress opposing preemption language in H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA).
Legislation introduced to revise Prop 47 to address rising crime in San Francisco, other California cities
With burglary and other theft crimes still on par with last year in San Francisco and many other locales, new legislation to overturn Proposition 47, the California law that lessens penalties for criminal violations, is scheduled for a hearing this week.
Twitter again wants dismissal of class action over sale of contact information
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Twitter is again asking a San Francisco federal court to toss a class action lawsuit over the sale of its users' information.
Troutman Pepper Attorneys Recognized as Leading Trademark Professionals in 2023 World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000
Troutman Pepper and five partners have been recognized among the world’s leading national and international trademark practitioners in the World Trademark Review’s 2023 edition of the WTR 1000.