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Aug. 15: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "fl" cases
The following cases categorized as "fl" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on Aug. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Appeals panel says Michael Jackson's corporations could have allegedly protected boys from singer's alleged abuse
An appellate court has ruled corporations wholly owned by late megastar Michael Jackson are on the hook for lawsuits claiming Jackson molested children, despite the corporations' assertions they were helpless to stop the alleged abuse because Jackson was the boss.
More Than 290 Ogletree Deakins Attorneys Named 2024 Best Lawyers®
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is proud to announce that 295 Ogletree Deakins attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
Alameda judge won't end lawsuit accusing CAL state schools officials of discrimination during Covid remote learning
Oakland, Los Angeles students say they were denied equal education when the state closed schools during the Covid-19 pandemic, and did not provide them with the computers and other technology they needed to academically function during the shutdown
Are You up to Date on the Latest Changes to Harassment Prevention Training Requirements? How to Become Prepared and Fully Compliant on August 22, 2023
If you truly want to prevent harassment, you'll need to stay abreast of changes to training regulations and understand what's required and what's ahead.
Judge: 'Baffling' comparisons, lack of evidence doom suit vs Google over alleged YouTube discrimination
Black and Latino YouTubers claimed YouTube had discriminated vs non-white content creators by more harshly moderating their videos
California lawmakers poised to extend 'temporary' Covid layoff protections for hotel, restaurant workers forever
Employers say the law would be virtually impossible to comply with, while leaving employers facing potentially massive fines and equally large hits to their reputation, if unions target them for action
Appeals panel agrees citizen-led ballot measures can pass with only simple majority
On remand, state court to consider whether pillow tax referendum had municipal backing
Tesla owners claim company falsely advertises range on electric vehicles
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — Tesla owners are claiming the company is falsely advertising the range of its electric vehicles.
Aug. 9: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "fl" cases
The following cases categorized as "fl" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on Aug. 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Harry's shaving products, Rite Aid face Prop 65 class action over shaving gel
Shaving products maker Harry's and pharmacy chain Rite Aid are among the latest companies targeted under lawsuits brought under California's Proposition 65, accusing Rite Aid of selling a shaving gel made by Harry's that allegedly contains a carcinogen.
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 9
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Aug. 9 in the suits below:
How to Raise Seed Funding for Your Startup: Convertible Notes and SAFEs on August 17, 2023
Join Alidad Vakili, Of Counsel, for a discussion on how to raise seed funding for your startup.
State Bar of California Releases Results of Independent Investigation of Former Board Chair Sean SeLegue’s Involvement in a Disciplinary Matter Regarding Thomas Girardi
The State Bar of California released reports from an independent investigation into whether former Chair of the Board of Trustees Sean SeLegue had a disqualifying conflict of interest arising out of his involvement with a 2010 discipline case against since disbarred attorney Thomas V. Girardi.
Lawsuit claims San Francisco Opera shorted workers overtime pay, meal breaks
A new class action lawsuit has accused the San Francisco Opera of allegedly shorting their workers overtime pay, denying them meal breaks and allegedly committing other violations of California's wage and hour laws.
Investigations & Compliance in a Hybrid World on August 16, 2023
Complaints about bullying and harassing behavior are on the rise.
HR Essentials – Let’s Talk About Managing Employee Leaves of Absence on August 16, 2023
California employers dealing with their employees’ leaves of absence requests must sort through an alphabet soup of complex and ever-changing federal and California leave laws, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, PFL, PSL, SDI, ADA, and CRD, and often the laws of counties, cities, and other municipalities.
Lawsuit accuses San Francisco YMCA of pattern of employee 'wage abuse'
A new class-action lawsuit accuses the YMCA of San Francisco of engaging in a pattern of "wage abuse" of their employees, resulting in workers allegedly being repeatedly shorted pay, allegedly being forced to work off the clock, and allegedly being denied breaks.
Appeals panel: Plaintiff can't 'borrow' insurer BCBS' financial loss to sue drug maker over dose sizes
A California appellate court has ruled an unscathed plaintiff cannot "borrow" an injury from his insurance company, to press a suit against a San Francisco area pharmaceutical company for allegedly selling unnecessarily large dosages of anti-cancer drugs.
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 7
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Aug. 7 in the suits below: