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Gay ex-Beatport engineer claims sex discrimination led to his firing, not 'cultural differences' with Bosnian supervisor
The lawsuit accuses DJ music source Beatport of doing nothing to stop boss from firing an openly gay engineer, allegedly out of disdain for his sexual orientation. The company claimed he was fired over allegedly unspecified performance issues
Workers sue rental home property operator Boutika, claiming shorted wages, denied breaks
Workers have sued rental home property operator Boutikia, claiming they were shorted pay, amid other alleged violations of California labor law.
Suit: Crumbl adds hidden fee on in-app cookie purchases
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — Consumers have filed a suit against a gourmet cookie seller, Crumbl, alleging it fails to disclose service fees added to purchases made through its app.
Appeals panel: San Francisco can't use airport contracts to shield improper local regulations on airlines
A split federal appeals panel said a San Francisco ordinance attempting to force airlines that use SFO to provide certain health benefits is an illegal attempt to regulate airlines, clashing with federal law
Three Mayer Brown partners receive Corporate Counsel's 2023 Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards
Mayer Brown partners Elizabeth (Liz) Espín Stern, Nina Flax and Grace Shie were recognized in Corporate Counsel’s 2023 Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards.
Appeals panel agrees AirBnb properties aren't hotel-like 'developments' needing special coastal permits
Coastal Protection Alliance argued short-term rental properties needed to secure coastal development permits, like hotels or resorts. Judges said the rental homes are still being used as homes, no matter who is staying in them
Court reinstates PAGA case against Marshalls thanks to COVID extension
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The COVID pandemic will help a former Marshalls employee sue under California's Private Attorneys General Act.
California Lawyers Association Selects Shook Antitrust Leader to Prestigious Board
Shook Partner Ryan Sandrock was selected by the California Lawyers Association (CLA) to join the Executive Committee of the Antitrust and UCL Section of the California Lawyers Association.
U.S. appeals court says LA cop gets qualified immunity against suit alleging he killed man to save partner
Judges reversed earlier decision, now saying the police officers acted within their authority and out of legitimate fear for their lives
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Drafting Agreements, Strategy and Ethics on September 7, 2023
Is alternative dispute resolution (ADR) better than going to trial?
Dechert Represents Cerberus Capital Management in the Acquisition of Spring EQ
Dechert advised an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., a global leader in alternative investing, in the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Spring EQ, a leading provider of home equity financing solutions.
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 28
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Aug. 28 in the suits below:
Aug. 28: 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. 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Gymnast sues gym after landing on her head while attempting inverted maneuver with no spotter
A gymnast has filed suit against a gymnastics coaching group, saying they should be held liable for allegedly failing to provide proper assistance to prevent her from injuring her back while performing a difficult new move.
Fired manager sues Palace Hotel, claiming age discrimination
A former manager at the Palace Hotel has accused his former employer of age discrimination, saying he was wrongly fired and replaced by a younger manager, after a discussion about employee time card entry.
'Chilling speech of employers in their own business': Pro-union legislation bogs down in Assembly amid criticism
The legislation would bar employers from speaking with their workers about union organizing efforts, and give trial lawyers new powers to sue employers accused of violating the new law for potentially big money damages
Apartment complex property manager sues employer over alleged tenant abuse
The woman claims her employer, the John Stewart Co., allegedly failed to accommodate her requests for protection or relocation, after she was allegedly subjected to physical and verbal abuse by residents of the apartment complex
Appeals court: More work to do before In-N-Out can top off settlement of mass actions over worker pants
A state appeals panel says a Sonoma County judge wrongly blocked lawyers for other plaintiffs from getting a seat at the table in court proceedings over a possible settlement to end PAGA actions over claims the fast food chain broke California labor law by not repaying workers for their required white work uniform pants.
Lawsuit: IT consulting compay Wipro shorted employee pay, expense reimbursements
Information technology consulting company Wipro has been hit with a class action lawsuit, asserting it failed to properly classify its sales associates, allegedly causing them to be shorted overtime and other wages, and not reimbursing them for business-related internet and wireless expenses.
Benesch Welcomes Thomas O’Donnell as Of Counsel in the Litigation Practice Group
Benesch, a leading law firm with 350 attorneys and offices in Cleveland, Chicago, Columbus, New York, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Wilmington, is pleased to announce that Thomas O’Donnell has joined the firm as Of Counsel within the Litigation Practice Group.