GUEST COLUMNS
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
California should amend its current ballot return process to comply with federal law and protect the dignity and rights of people with disabilities by implementing electronic voting.
Monday, April 22, 2024
AT&T opposes new FCC regulations to improve customer data protections and data breach reporting requirements.
Friday, April 19, 2024
Thursday, April 18, 2024
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.
Tuesday, April 16, 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.
Monday, April 15, 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
China's foreign direct investment landscape is evolving and there is a potential for resilience and growth through proactive policy implementation, improving geopolitical relations, and lower interest rates.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Monday, April 8, 2024
Friday, April 5, 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.
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Jurors may be exposed to disturbing testimony or evidence that can cause secondary trauma. Some courts offer counseling services to help them cope.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Kansas State Young Americans for Freedom sought access to DEI funds, by twice citing an article by Mark B. Baer as a reason to remove DEI fund restrictions.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Monday, April 1, 2024
Friday, March 29, 2024
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Monday, March 25, 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
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 |
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| The case, which relates to an alleged $13 million still owed to a steel producer, has been mired in cross complaints since it was filed in 2021. | |
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Tuesday, April 23, 2024 |
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| According to the Sacramento County Superior Court complaint, a vice president at Zurich American Insurance Company sent out an email that accused the employees of engaging in dishonest behavior and theft. | |
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General News
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 |
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| City Attorney David Chiu argued that changing the name to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport would damage the entire region's travel industry. | |
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General News
Monday, April 22, 2024 |
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| The trial has been ongoing, with the sides discussing wrapping up by Thursday. | |
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General News
Monday, April 22, 2024 |
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| Amazon is currently litigating two separate antitrust lawsuits, accusing it of using its agreements with third-party retailers and wholesalers to stymie price competition in the online marketplace. | |
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General News
Monday, April 22, 2024 |
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| Campaigners behind an effort to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price say they've amassed enough signatures to bring the recall vote to the Board of Supervisors. | |
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General News
Friday, April 19, 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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General News
Friday, April 19, 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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General News
Friday, April 19, 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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General News
Thursday, April 18, 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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General News
Thursday, April 18, 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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General News
Thursday, April 18, 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
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 |
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| Permit fees dispute will be settled by California courts, lawyers say | |
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General News
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 |
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| 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. | |
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General News
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 |
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| Attorneys at Foundation Law Group say everyone at the boutique is their own boss. | |
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General News
Wednesday, April 17, 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
Tuesday, April 16, 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
Tuesday, April 16, 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
Tuesday, April 16, 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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General News
Monday, April 15, 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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General News
Monday, April 15, 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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General News
Friday, April 12, 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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General News
Friday, April 12, 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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General News
Friday, April 12, 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
Thursday, April 11, 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
Thursday, April 11, 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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General News
Thursday, April 11, 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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General News
Wednesday, April 10, 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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General News
Wednesday, April 10, 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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General News
Wednesday, April 10, 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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General News
Wednesday, April 10, 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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General News
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 |
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| Lex Machina's Antitrust Litigation Report, released Thursday, found that the Northern District of California saw the most antitrust cases in the nation. | |
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General News
Tuesday, April 9, 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. | |
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General News
Tuesday, April 9, 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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General News
Tuesday, April 9, 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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General News
Monday, April 8, 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
Monday, April 8, 2024 |
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| Chi Soo Kim is a former federal prosecutor and litigator in private practice. | |
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General News
Monday, April 8, 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
Friday, April 5, 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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General News
Friday, April 5, 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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General News
Friday, April 5, 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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General News
Friday, April 5, 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
Thursday, April 4, 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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General News
Thursday, April 4, 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
Thursday, April 4, 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
Monday, April 15, 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
Monday, April 8, 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. | |