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Independent Contractor Misclassification Litigation: Strategies for Defending, Settling, and Minimizing Claims on April 10, 2024
Edward Langhammer will participate in the panel discussion “Independent Contractor Misclassification Litigation: Strategies for Defending, Settling, and Minimizing Claims” hosted by Strafford.
Half an Hour for Healthcare - Helpful Hints for Health Care Companies on California Wage & Hour Issues on April 10, 2024
Part I of this three-part micro-webinar series will focus on regular rate of pay, including a discussion of healthcare specific workweek laws, alternative workweek schedules, standby pay, and more.
Appeals panel: Investors can go after Genius Brands for over-boosting 'Rainbow Rangers'
A federal appeals panel says a L.A. federal judge wrongly tossed a lawsuit against kids TV producer Genius Brands for misleading investors about the prospects for its show "Rainbow Rangers" and for boosting a report that they could be bought by Disney or Netflix
American Tort Reform Association president: ‘significant campaign contributions’ from California attorneys ‘raise concerns about the potential influence on legislative and judicial decisions’
Sherman "Tiger" Joyce, president of the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA), expressed concerns about a new report that analyzes California trial attorneys' campaign contributions. The report suggests these contributions may have potential influence on legislative and judicial decisions. Joyce voiced his concerns in a press release dated March 19.
Healthcare Team Represented UCLA Health in Acquisition of HCA’s West Hills Hospital and Medical Center
Sheppard Mullin advised UCLA Health in its acquisition of HCA Healthcare’s West Hills Hospital and Medical Center.
Brett Watson Appointed to Inland Counties Legal Services Board of Directors
Brett Watson, chair of the firm’s Retail Banking Practice, has been appointed to the Inland Counties Legal Services (ICLS) Board of Directors.
Insurance Information Institute CEO: 'there are multimillions of dark money investor dollars' behind lawsuits
Sean Kevelighan, CEO of the Insurance Information Institute (III), stated that "there are multimillions of dark money investor dollars" fueling litigation that ultimately escalates insurance costs for consumers. This assertion was made in a press release dated Feb. 27.
State Bar of California Publishes Reports Outlining Fee Increase Needs
As required by the Legislature, the State Bar has published three reports detailing its funding needs to support its public protection mission in 2025 and beyond.
Judge: California courts can't decide if Lufthansa should pay for revealing man's gay marital status to Saudis
A California federal judge said "foreign policy overtones" implicated in case prevent her from exercising jurisdiction over the claims of gay married couple who say Lufthansa violated California law by allegedly letting the Saudi Arabian government learn of Saudi national's secret sexuality and marital status
California Attorney General Rob Bonta Announces Settlement with Arnel Management Company over Illegal Withholding of Security Deposits
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement resolving allegations that Arnel Management Company (Arnel) illegally withheld security deposits from tenants in Southern California.
Class action takes on Zyn, alleges Philip Morris is targeting youth
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - The popular nicotine product ZYN is at the center of a new class action lawsuit against its maker, Philip Morris.
N.M. sues W.K. for domestic violence restraining order
In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Three, a case (A168081) was filed on March 19, 2024.
Temple of 1001 Buddhas and Miaolan Lee sue City of Fremont for challenging nuisance determinations and orders
The Temple of 1001 Buddhas and Miaolan Lee have lodged an appeal against the City of Fremont in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Four.
Move Eden Housing, Richard Ryon, and Thomas Ramos sue City of Livermore and Marie Weber for denial of referendum petition processing
The lawsuit involving Move Eden Housing, Richard Ryon, and Thomas Ramos (plaintiffs) against the City of Livermore and Livermore City Clerk Marie Weber (defendants) was filed in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Five.
Mitchell Engineering sues W. Bradley Electric Inc. and DeHaro Ramirez Group for unauthorized dismissal of cross-complaint
The lawsuit filed in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Five, under case ID A167137 on February 28, 2024, involves W. Bradley Electric Inc., DeHaro Ramirez Group as cross-defendants and respondents against Mitchell Engineering as a cross-complainant and appellant.
Public Guardian of Contra Costa County sues K.Y. for establishing a conservatorship under the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act
In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Four, a case was filed on March 20, 2024.
Safety-Kleen sues Department of Toxic Substances Control for unjust violation scores
Safety-Kleen of California, Inc. (Safety-Kleen) has filed an appeal against the Department of Toxic Substances Control (the Department) in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Three.
County of Alameda sues Alameda County Taxpayers’ Association for alleged violation of article II, section 12
The County of Alameda is engaged in a legal battle with the Alameda County Taxpayers’ Association, Inc.
Samantha Berlanga et al. sue University of San Francisco for breach of contract during COVID-19 pandemic
In a case filed in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Samantha Berlanga, Joseph Oliva, Jasmine Moore, and Amber Kaiser are suing the University of San Francisco (USF) for breach of contract during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Plaintiffs in JCCP No. 5043 sue Gilead Life Sciences for alleged negligence and fraudulent concealment
In the court case between Gilead Life Sciences, Inc. and The Superior Court of the City and County of San Francisco, identified by court case ID A165558, filed on February 1, 2024, Gilead Life Sciences is challenging the claims made by plaintiffs in JCCP No. 5043.