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Johnson & Johnson stuck with $344 million California judgment
Johnson & Johnson has no further avenues for challenging a $344 million judgment in California after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal of the case, which J&J and other said was based upon an unconstitutionally vague consumer-protection status.
Buchalter Named a Leopard Law Firm Index Top 100 Law Firm in 2022
Buchalter has been named within the 2022 Leopard Law Firm Index (LLFI) top 100 law firms by legal intelligence provider Leopard Solutions.
Divided court says California public health agency has 'latitude' in setting safe chemical levels in drinking water beyond what scientists say is needed
In a 2-1 decision, a California appeals panel says state public health regulators can set any standard for water contaminants in the name of public health, so long as there may exist "foreseeable adverse health effects." Business groups said the language of the law limits regulators to a scientifically determined safe level
Failed Congressional candidate appeals defamation loss in case against Chronicle
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - California Democrat Shahid Buttar, an attorney and civil rights advocate, will appeal the loss of his defamation lawsuit over 2020 articles in the San Francisco Chronicle that followed sexual harassment allegations.
Greenberg Traurig Launches State & Local Tax Podcast ‘GeTtin’ SALTy’
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP launched its newest podcast, GeTtin’ SALTy, focusing on state and local tax policy, legislative, regulatory, and litigation updates.
New class action accuses Twitter of improperly sharing user account info with advertisers
The lawsuit asserts Twitter allegedly persuaded users to share phone numbers and email addresses with Twitter to aid in account security. Instead, the complaint claims Twitter allowed advertisers to use that information to tailor ads to target users and boost profits
Attorney General Bonta: Court Rightfully Denied Huntington Beach’s Latest Attempt to Exempt Itself from State Housing Laws
California Attorney General Rob Bonta applauded the decision by the United States District Court for the Central District of California denying the city of Huntington Beach’s request for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) in Huntington Beach v. Newsom, which attempted to halt enforcement of state housing laws in the city while litigation is ongoing.
SF City Attorney sues makers of workplace workers' rights posters, says companies misleading biz owners
The lawsuit accuses two companies of "bait-and-switch" tactics, and impersonating government agencies to persuade business owners to purchase their allegedly legally required posters to hang in their workplaces
Attorney General Bonta: Credit Card Companies Should Honor Their Pledge to Protect Public Safety
California Attorney General Rob Bonta , as part of a multistate coalition of 14 attorneys general, sent a letter to Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express demanding the credit card companies honor their pledges to adopt and use a new merchant category code (MCC) for firearms.
Class action claims Airbnb wrongly stashes customer deposits in interest-bearing escrow accounts
The lawsuit asserts Airbnb's actions have violated California law
Attorney General Bonta Warns Against Illegal Price Gouging Following Expanded Storm Relief
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert following the Governor’s declaration of a state of emergency amidst the ongoing series of storms hammering the state since late February.
California lawmakers Jones, Grayson honored for leadership in civil justice policy
The Civil Justice Association of California has named the 2023 recipients of the Civil Justice Gavel Award, which recognizes legislators with a record of working on balance and equity in California’s legal system.
Customers allege Simplisafe auto-renews subscription without consent
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — Simplisafe is facing a class action over its automatic renewal of subscriptions allegedly without customers' consent.
Sheppard Mullin Attorneys Named Leading U.S. Energy Lawyers
Partners Lisa Cottle and Joseph Karp were named to the 2023 Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Energy Lawyers list.
Appeals panel says California Supreme Court is off limits to suit that claims bar exam illegally favors younger test takers
A California appellate court rejected a suburban San Jose lawyer's suit against the State Supreme Court, which claimed the lawyer failed his bar exams because the tests favor younger applicants, saying the Court is immune to such litigation.
Judge won't block California's ban on flavored tobacco
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A California federal judge has tossed tobacco companies' challenge to a state law that prohibits the sale of flavored products.
Where Have All the Workers Gone? – Tackling the Chronic Labor Shortage on March 21, 2023
In this webinar, Littler Shareholder Bruce Sarchet will discuss the scope of the current shortage of workers in the U.S., and review some of the more popular options for attracting and retaining talent.
Female ex-San Jose firefighter says city turned blind eye to six years of alleged sexual, racial harassment by coworkers
The lawsuit says the firefighter was constructively discharged from the San Jose Fire Department in 2021, but she did not report the true extent of her alleged mistreatment out of fear of retaliation by her superiors within the department
New ruling means employers don't 'automatically' need to pay when hit with class actions over meal break pay claims
An attorney who defends businesses againt lawsuits over wage claims says a new appeals court ruling is a significant win for employers, giving businesses new means of defending themselves against potentially big class action claims
Legal Momentum’s 18th Annual Women of Achievement Awards Dinner on March 23, 2023
Eileen Ridley, a partner and litigation lawyer with Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to be honored at the Women of Achievement Awards Dinner hosted by Legal Momentum.