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Free speech advocates demand Davis library allow group to complete forum on trans athletes in girls sports
A letter from the Fountdation for Individual Rights and Expression is demanding library managers reverse their decision to shut down a forum discussing transgender athletes in women's high school sports. The managers said organizers had improperly "misgendered" athletes. FIRE says the decision violates the Constitution.
Aug. 21: 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. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 21
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Aug. 21 in the suits below:
Judge unplugs antitrust class action accusing Google, Apple of secret search engine deal
Complaint alleges Apple agreed to stay out of search engine game in exchange for huge payments, allegedly harming consumers
Binance's Global Head of Intelligence and Investigations: 'We work very closely with law enforcement'
Erin Fracolli, Global Head of Intelligence and Investigations at Binance, said working hand in hand with law enforcement is vital to protecting Binance users and crypto users in general from bad actors attempting to perpetrate fraud and scams.
Troutman Pepper Launches GPT-Powered AI Assistant
Troutman Pepper announced today the firmwide release of Athena, a firm-approved, ChatGPT application to help attorneys and business professionals safely and effectively use generative AI to improve workflows and enhance overall user and client experiences.
Workers sue aviation company Primeflight, alleging it shorted their pay
A class action lawsuit accuses Texas-based aviation services provider Primeflight of shorting its workers pay, allegedly in violation of labor law.
More than 560 Holland & Knight Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for 2024
Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that more than 560 of the firm's attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2024 guide.
Judge's recusal doesn't offer new shot for lawyer crying foul on arbitration proceeding
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Despite a switch in judges, the federal court in San Francisco won't interfere with state court proceedings in which a personal injury lawyer says court officials have improperly aligned with an insurance company he sued.
Class action lawsuit: Timeshare giant Wyndham denied salespeople rest breaks, shorted wages
Vacation timeshare giant Wyndham Destinations has been hit with a class action lawsuit by a group of timeshare salespeople, who claim the company has allegedly shorted them pay and denied them break periods, as required by law.
California Supreme Court rule to report attorney misconduct takes effect, to avoid repeat of Girardi debacle
A new rule from the California Supreme Court requires increased oversight among attorneys, a mandate long present in other states, and now here following high profile cases of wrongdoing including now disbarred attorney Thomas Girardi.
Jackson Lewis Attorneys Honored on the 2024 Best Lawyers® List
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce more than 275 lawyers have been included in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, that has become universally regarded as a definitive guide to legal excellence.
California deputies face suit over shooting death of man with mental health issues
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — Several California law enforcement officers are facing a lawsuit after the shooting death of a person who allegedly suffered mental health issues.
Lawsuit: Sellers 'duped' homebuyer into buying house in crime-plagued SF neighborhood
A homebuyer has accused the sellers from whom she purchased of fraud, saying they should pay for failing to disclose that the house she purchased on Capp Street was not in a "fun and spunky neighborhood," but actually located in a high crime neighborhood that turned at night into a hotbed for prostitution, gangs and human trafficking.
CAL Supreme Court: Contractors, like those hired for pre-employment screening, can be sued for discrimination under state law
U.S. Healthworks Medical Group, which conducted pre-employment medical screenings, argued only direct employers should face discrimination lawsuits under California law, but the court said agents who professionally should know better can't just say they were following directions
Troutman Pepper Bolsters Leading Private Equity Group with Additions on Both Coasts
Jonathan Homer and Bruce Steinert, two highly regarded private equity debt financing partners, have joined Troutman Pepper’s Corporate Practice Group in New York and San Francisco, respectively. Homer joins from Gibson Dunn and Steinert from Perkins Coie.
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 15
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Aug. 15 in the suits below:
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®.