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Greenberg Traurig Advises Orangewood Partners in Strategic Investment in SERVPRO® West Coast DRT
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised Orangewood Partners, a New York-based private investment firm, in its strategic investment in SERVPRO West Coast DRT (WCDRT), a leading SERVPRO franchisee and provider of residential and commercial property cleaning, restoration, and reconstruction services.
California’s Restrictive Covenant Shakeup on January 18, 2024
California's laws regarding restrictive covenants just got even more complex with the passage of SB 699 and AB 1076.
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Jan. 8
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Jan. 8 in the suits below:
Jan. 8: 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 Jan. 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Politico Speaks to Shook Partner About What's Next in Antitrust Actions
Politico spoke to Shook Partner Ryan Sandrock about what is next in antitrust. According to Politico, the White House is set to accelerate several of its biggest antitrust fights in 2024 with an intense lineup of lawsuits and investigations.
Class action targets Kellermeyer Bergensons for allegedly violating California labor laws
The lawsuit asserts the company allegedly shorted worker pay and did not properly reimburse workers for work-related expenses, among other alleged violations of California labor law.
New sick leave law expands mandates imposed in California big cities now statewide; New lawsuit risk for employers
A new sick leave mandate, which first applied in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, and other large California cities, has been in effect at workplaces statewide since Jan. 1.
Antitrust class action: Realtors' collusion forcing home sellers to pay inflated fees, commissions
The lawsuit filed by Bay Area homeowners accuses the National Association of Realtors, local California realtor associations and big brokerages of allegedly conspiring to inflate home prices to generate bigger commissions and fees
Lawsuit claims Waterbar allegedly not fully paying workers under CA labor laws
The lawsuit was filed under California's controversial Private Attorneys General Act, which allows workers to file suit on behalf of co-workers for alleged violations of California labor law, in place of California state officials.
California communities the least affordable places in continental U.S. to buy homes, study says; Lawsuits, regulations among big reasons why
A new ballot measure wants to cut back on NIMBY lawsuits brought by special interests that work against housing production and potential homeowners.
Mayer Brown adds leading class action and data privacy litigator Anthony Weibell in Northern California
Mayer Brown announced that litigator Anthony (Tony) Weibell has joined the firm as a partner in Northern California.
Ex-First Republic Bank workers say FDIC wrongly locked up their final pay when agency took control of failed bank
A San Francisco federal judge has denied the workers' request for a restraining order which would have forced the FDIC receiver to release deferred compensation locked in a trust.
Ex-SFMTA worker says was wrongly fired after improperly denied exemption from Covid vax mandate
The worker says the mandate amounted to an illegal move to force workers to take part in a "medical trial," because the vaccines were never fully authorized by the FDA
Proposed Prop 65 labeling rules may help some businesses, but could open door to more Prop 65 lawsuits in coming years
California regulators are expected to require new updates to Proposition 65 warning labels in 2024, significantly changing how it will read because a chemical name also must be listed.
Judge tosses Netflix shareholder class action
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Netflix has defeated a class action complaint that sought compensation for investors.
BakerHostetler Elevates 13 Attorneys to Firm Partnership
BakerHostetler announced that 13 lawyers have been elected to firm partnership, effective Jan. 1.
Woman accuses Iyengar yoga studio of defamation over handling of sex assault claims
A yoga teacher has accused the B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga National Association US of defamation and mishandling her sexual assault claims.
California Employment Law Update – What’s in Store for 2024 on January 11
With a new year comes a cornucopia of new laws and court rulings for California employers.
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.