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Appeals court OKs exploitation class actions against online porn sites
Advocates say the decision could clear the way for others who claim they were exploited to sue foreign online porn operators
Couple sues cabinet, countertop makers and sellers over lung disease allegedly caused by silica exposure
A couple, Rafael Garcia-Guerra and Angelica Garcia-Aranda, has filed a lawsuit against numerous cabinet and countertop manufacturers and sellers.
Mass action lawsuit accuses Gilead of selling toxic anti-HIV medications
The plaintiffs allege that the medications they were prescribed were toxic and resulted in bone and kidney damage.
Mcdermott and Ey Forum During the 2024 J.p. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 9, 2024
Come together with key decision-makers, innovators and investors from across the healthcare, life sciences and private equity (PE) industries during the year’s largest healthcare investment symposium.
Partner René I. Gamboa Joins GRSM San Francisco Office, Bolsters Commercial Litigation Practice Group
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, the nation's first and only full-service law firm with offices in all 50 states, welcomes René I. Gamboa as a Partner in the firm's San Francisco office, strengthening the Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, and Business Transactions practice groups.
OSHA Recordkeeping 300 Log Workshop on January 9, 2024
Are you aware you may have to electronically submit all of your OSHA 300 logs in 2024 to OSHA and all of your data may be discoverable under a Freedom of Information Act Request?
Attorney General Bonta Joins National Fight for Commonsense Gun Laws
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed a brief in support of a federal law that prohibits firearms dealers from selling handguns and handgun ammunition to persons under the age of 21.
Veen Firm accuses ex-employee of allegedly embezzling $1.1M
The lawsuit accuses the former firm employee of allegedly taking at least $1.1 million to finance real estate projects.
Intuit hit with class action over allegedly misleading customers about TurboTax ID theft protection
Intuit, the company behind TurboTax, is facing a class action lawsuit led by a group of customers who accuse the company of falsely advertising identity theft protection services.
Ahead of the New Year, Attorney General Bonta Highlights DOJ’s Work to Protect and Defend California’s People and Resources in 2023
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today highlighted the California Department of Justice’s (DOJ) efforts to protect and defend the people and resources of California over the past year.
NextDoor sues Jones Lang LaSalle, says JLL allegedly had secret deal with landlord in finding NextDoor's new HQ
NextDoor accuses JLL of allegedly negotiating a lease deal that left NextDoor paying millions more over the duration of the lease.
Class action accuses Natera of misleading, overcharging customers for genetic tests
Genetic testing company Natera has been hit with a class action lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers by nearly $8,000 for tests they were allegedly promised would cost $249.
Cal Supreme Court OKs new ethics rules to fight conflicts of interest
Newly issued rules from the California Supreme Court are designed to combat corruption and to prevent conflicts of interest like those resulting from the Thomas Girardi scandal.
X Corp.'s challenge to California's social media law off to rough start
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - X Corp., the former Twitter, hasn't shown a likelihood of success in its challenge to a new California law imposing requirements to social media companies.
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Dec. 26, 2023
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Dec. 26, 2023 in the suits below:
Dec. 26, 2023: 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 Dec. 26, 2023. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Dechert Advises Fabric on its Acquisition by MSCI
Dechert is advising Fabric, a wealth technology platform specializing in portfolio design, customization, and analytics for wealth managers and advisors, on its acquisition by MSCI Inc., a leading provider of mission-critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community.
California employers facing new big lawsuit risk from new law easing path to courts for workers accusing retaliation
A new law taking effect in 2024 will require courts to presume employers are at fault when they are accused of firing workers for engaging in "protected activity"
Investors sue convicted venture capitalist Rothenberg, seeking some of millions allegedly defrauded
Criminally convicted venture capitalist Michael Rothenberg and his associated companies are facing a lawsuit filed by a group of investors over fraud allegations.
Astreya sued over alleged worker pay problems
Astreya, a network management and data solutions firm, has been accused of allegedly shorting worker pay and declining to reimburse remote workers, among other alleged violations of California labor law.