GUEST COLUMNS
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Monday, April 15, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized a rule limiting late fees on credit card payments to $8, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is considering a rule limiting overdraft fees to $3. These developments have led to an increase in private litigation against banks, including consumer class actions.
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act aims to provide the greatest protection for individuals with disabilities, and the Martinez case should serve as a reminder for employers to strictly adhere to the law and train their human resource departments and managerial employees.
Friday, April 12, 2024
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Monday, April 8, 2024
Friday, April 5, 2024
Thursday, April 4, 2024
IRS Forms 1099 are important tax forms for lawyers and clients, as they report income and allow computer matching of Social Security numbers and dollar amounts paid.
Two recent studies examine how the personal and professional backgrounds of appellate judges affect their decisions on the standard of review and the favorability of certain parties.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Jurors may be exposed to disturbing testimony or evidence that can cause secondary trauma. Some courts offer counseling services to help them cope.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Monday, April 1, 2024
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Friday, March 22, 2024
Banning TikTok would erode users' confidence in the government, tarnish America's reputation for freedom of expression, and trigger unforeseen repercussions in the global community.
The decision leaves open many questions about the meaning and implementation of Section 3, especially the criteria of "congruence and proportionality" for congressional legislation. The Court will have another opportunity to clarify these issues in the upcoming appeal of U.S. v. Trump, the criminal case against the former president.
ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, has to decide whether to sell the company, risk a government ban, or go public in the face of security concerns and regulatory pressures.
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NEWS
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General News
Thursday, April 18, 2024 |
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| "I think some parties were attempting to forum shop by using the low number rule to relate cases that weren't actually related," Southern District Chief Judge Dana M. Sabraw said. | |
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Thursday, April 18, 2024 |
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| The lawsuit accuses the defendants of violating California's Organic Food and Farming Act by labeling their products as "organic" or "made with organic" despite containing minimal organic content. | |
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Thursday, April 18, 2024 |
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| The proposed law appears to be a response a November ballot initiative backed by the petroleum industry. | |
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024 |
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| A San Francisco judge says he has no authority to bar plaintiffs from refiling sex assault claims against Uber | |
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024 |
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| Real estate development on ground-leased property has been growing, with municipalities, private parties, and institutional entities using it as a tool for development. Joshua Stein has compiled a comprehensive three-volume treatise to guide lawyers and real estate professionals through the process of drafting and negotiating ground lease transactions. | |
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General News
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 |
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| The settlement arises from a consolidated action where three separate lawsuits accused the law firm of failing to protect the victims' personal information. | |
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024 |
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| The proposed motion includes documents relating to real-time bidding (RTB) strategy, analysis and revenue, as well as proposed redactions for the versions available for the public to view. | |
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General News
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 |
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| Permit fees dispute will be settled by California courts, lawyers say | |
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General News
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 |
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| Attorneys at Foundation Law Group say everyone at the boutique is their own boss. | |
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Tuesday, April 16, 2024 |
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| "Police agencies must ensure their officers have a clear understanding of how important it is to place someone who is handcuffed and prone into the recovery position as fast as possible, which is what they are supposed to be doing," plaintiffs' attorney V. James DeSimone said. | |
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General News
Monday, April 15, 2024 |
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| Two judges on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel asked attorneys for the states and for Second Amendment advocates why they shouldn't defer to a 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision that allowed most of a New York law restricting concealed carry of firearms in a variety of locations, but not on private property open to the public. | |
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General News
Monday, April 15, 2024 |
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| SUMMARY/TEASE: Supporters are gathering signatures to put a measure on the fall ballot that would roll back portions of the law that made it harder to convict criminals of more serious crimes that bring prison sentences. | |
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Friday, April 12, 2024 |
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| Remini, a former member of the church, claimed in her lawsuit that the organization engaged in a campaign of harassment against her after she publicly exited and denounced it. | |
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Friday, April 12, 2024 |
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| Attorneys for a class of plaintiffs want to call former Tubi executive Reza Banki to testify in a case accusing the company of setting pay for women below their male counterparts, resulting in a $58 million pay gap. | |
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Friday, April 12, 2024 |
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| A state lawmaker wants the State Bar to manage a certification program for neutrals, but some say the idea is fraught with problems. | |
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General News
Thursday, April 11, 2024 |
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| The settlement amount was not made public, but Tesla denied the plaintiffs' accusations that it sold a defective vehicle. | |
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Thursday, April 11, 2024 |
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| Adverse legal opinions have forced attorneys to change their approach to diversity efforts within law firms and in the advice they give clients. | |
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Thursday, April 11, 2024 |
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| The bill was inspired by a long-running California Voting Rights Act case, leading some lawmakers to question the need to reexamine the Act itself. | |
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General News
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 |
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| Attendees will learn about aspects of being a lead counsel, including how to speak, dress, interact with non-leading counsel, and transition into the role. The summit also aims to provide connections and role models for other women in intellectual property practice. | |
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General News
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 |
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| The case involves a claim that the platforms processed illegal transactions for unlawful gambling, which falls outside of Section 230 protections. | |
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024 |
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| Family law attorneys believe Jolie's motion has a chance of being granted, at least in part. | |
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024 |
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| The SEC accused Matthew Panuwat of possessing confidential information about his employer and trading in the securities of Incyte Corp., a closely related company. | |
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024 |
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| Several new anti-theft bills are already print, thanks to amendments added during the past week. | |
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024 |
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| The plaintiffs allege that the county applied higher tax rates to their property compared to other property owners. | |
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024 |
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| The bill, AB 1979 aims to address the lack of criminal prosecutions for doxing under existing legislation. | |
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Monday, April 8, 2024 |
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| The U.S. Justice Department Attorney had filed an objection to the diocese's cash management proposals. | |
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Monday, April 8, 2024 |
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| The lawsuit was filed in 2021 by Swinerton, alleging breach of contract by the Asian Art Museum for a construction project. Swinerton has since filed counter complaints against seven of its subcontractors, who have also filed cross-complaints. | |
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Friday, April 5, 2024 |
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| An attorney for activists who tried to stop the development told the California Supreme Court Wednesday that a "social noise exemption" should not allow the university to build non-residential projects as part of its long-range development plan. | |
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General News
Friday, April 5, 2024 |
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| Chi Soo Kim is a former federal prosecutor and litigator in private practice. | |
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Friday, April 5, 2024 |
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| "Dealmakers anticipating heightened antitrust scrutiny are paying particularly close attention to reverse break-up fees, covenants to litigate against the government and "drop-dead" dates (and related extension provisions), for example," according to Richard Climan, global head of Hogan Lovells' Tech M&A practice. | |
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Friday, April 5, 2024 |
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| The lawsuit alleged that Gametime misled consumers by concealing the true extent of fees charged and lied about being a cheaper alternative to competitors in event ticketing. Gametime denied wrongdoing in its answer to the complaint. | |
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General News
Thursday, April 4, 2024 |
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| The plaintiffs argue that Apple's business model, which invites participation but forces developers to pay substantial fees, suppresses innovation through contractual restrictions. | |
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Thursday, April 4, 2024 |
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| Attorney General Rob Bonta and Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks have introduced AB 1893, a bill that would make it more difficult for local governments to block low-income housing. The move comes after an appellate court ruling upholding a state law that overrides local density limits on small apartment buildings. | |
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Thursday, April 4, 2024 |
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| Under the terms of the deal, Google will rewrite its disclosures to inform users that it collects private browsing data, delete billions of data records, allow incognito mode users to block third-party cookies by default, and delete "private browsing detection bits" that were uncovered by the plaintiffs. | |
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Thursday, April 4, 2024 |
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| A coalition of nonprofit organizations, activists, and attorneys in San Francisco accuses California officials of misinformation in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court regarding what cities can do about homeless camps on public property. | |
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General News
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 |
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| The diocese cited the need to respond equitably to victims of sexual abuse, but plaintiffs' attorneys are concerned about the loss of accountability and the impact on justice. | |
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Wednesday, April 3, 2024 |
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| U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-KY, who had called it a "half-baked guidance that does Washington Democrats' bidding," declared victory. | |
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General News
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 |
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| If passed, California would become the first jurisdiction in the U.S. to place limitations on work-related communication outside of regular working hours. | |
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General News
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 |
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| The complaint claimed that the deal with the Redding Rancheria tribe will deliver a fraction of the revenue earned by other counties in similar casino deals. | |
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General News
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 |
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| U.S. District Judge Vince G. Chhabria highlighting the fact that Align's cessation of interoperability with competitor devices was linked to an intellectual property dispute the company had with competitor 3Shape. | |
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General News
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 |
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| The dispute stems from the state of California's hiring of the banks as remarketing agents, where they were accused of widespread fraud and collusion in the fees they charge and interest rates they set for variable rate, tax-exempt bonds. | |
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General News
Monday, April 1, 2024 |
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| Tesla's attorneys argued that a state case should take place before the federal lawsuit proceeds. | |
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Monday, April 1, 2024 |
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| District Attorney Brooke Jenkins attended a protest outside the courthouse and criticized Judge Kay Tsenin's sentencing of a man who stabbed a 94-year-old woman, but the prosecutor denounced threats. | |
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General News
Monday, April 1, 2024 |
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| The bill was inspired by a two-decade legal battle over a painting by Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro. | |
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General News
Monday, April 15, 2024 |
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| "While I can't reveal the details of our strategy that we're working on, it is definitely not out of the question that we could very well end up in the superior court related to these telework matters," Tim O'Connor, president of California Attorneys, Administrative Law Judges and Hearing Officers in State Employment, said. | |
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General News
Monday, April 8, 2024 |
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| Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, secured a trial victory in a gender pay discrimination lawsuit. The jury held the plaintiff liable for trade secret theft and breaching his employment agreement. | |