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No cash for woman in case of exploding showerhead
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newline) - A woman who claimed she was injured by an exploding shower nozzle failed to muster any evidence a hotel was to blame, an appeals court ruled, rejecting her argument a maid must have damaged the device while she was out shopping.
Myrna Van Joins Tressler's Labor and Employment Practice Group
Tressler is pleased to welcome Myrna Van as an associate in our Labor and Employment Practice Group in our Orange County office.
Former CEO sues entertainment attorney for defamation in United Talent Agency case
The former CEO of a media marketing company has filed a $125 million defamation lawsuit against a Los Angeles attorney known for representing celebrity clients in an ongoing war of words involving the entertainment giant United Talent Agency Inc.
SCOTUS: CA appeal court wrong to block man from suing El Dorado County over $23K 'traffic fees' for one house
The U.S. Supreme Court took to task the California Third District Court of Appeals for ruling that the Fifth Amendment's prohibition on property takings doesn't apply to permit fee schemes enacted by legislatures, like the El Dorado County Board.
Three Jones Day lawyers selected for Leadership Council on Legal Diversity programs
Three Jones Day lawyers have been selected for two different Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) programs. Enrique Lemus, a partner in the Labor & Employment Practice in the Dallas Office, was selected as an LCLD Fellow.
Steve Wozniak and 17 individuals sue YouTube, LLC and Google for a cryptocurrency scam
In the California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, plaintiffs Steve Wozniak and 17 others have filed a lawsuit against YouTube, LLC and Google (Case ID: H050042, Santa Clara County Super. Ct. No. 20CV370338) on April 2, 2024.
Monique Howard sues Accor Management US for negligence and premises liability
Monique Howard, the plaintiff, filed a lawsuit against Accor Management US, Inc., the defendant, in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division Eight.
Jasmin Vazquez sues SaniSure Inc. for inaccurate wage statements
In the case of Jasmin Vazquez vs SaniSure, Inc., filed in the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division Six (2d Civil No. B3829219), on April 3, 2024, the plaintiff alleges that her former employer failed to provide accurate wage statements during her second stint of employment.
Gail Dee Lew-Williams sues Sevana Petrosian and associates for alleged embezzlement
In the case of Gail Dee Lew-Williams et al. versus Sevana Petrosian et al., filed in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California (Case ID: 20STCV15998) on April 2, 2024, the plaintiffs are appealing an order that dismissed their claims against the defendants.
State of California sues Energy and Policy Institute for non-disclosure of calendar entries under the California Public Records Act
In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, a case was filed on April 5, 2024, with the court case ID B330847.
Environmental group sues U.S. Energy Department over plans to extend life of Diablo Canyon nuclear plant
An environmental group is suing the U.S. Department of Energy over its decision to award $1.1 billion in federal funds to keep a Central California nuclear plant operating beyond its expected closure date in 2025.
Former State Bar official`s ghost-writing of attorney discipline reports raises conflict-of-interest concerns
A former California State Bar deputy executive director ghost-wrote seven attorney discipline case reports that were supposed to be managed by independent outside counsel to avoid appearances of conflicts of interest, a legal investigation concluded.
California nonprofit founder on rising car insurance costs: 'it's becoming impossible to live here'
Mark Horvath, the founder of Los Angeles-based nonprofit Invisible People, has expressed concern over the escalating car insurance costs in California. In an April 1 post on X, he said, "it’s becoming impossible to live" in the state due to these rising costs.
Negotiation of Television Rights on April 12, 2024
This course delves into key aspects of modern sports law, covering college athletics, sports injury management, television rights negotiation, sports facilities in mixed-use development, and legal considerations for sports startups.
Tamera Weisser named to San Diego Business Journal list of "Women of Influence 50 Over 50"
Dr. Tamera Weisser, Ph.D. was named to the San Diego Business Journal 2024 "Women of Influence 50 Over 50" list.
Attorney General Bonta, San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force Announce Results of the Second Annual Operation Better Pathways
As part of a joint investigation through the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force (SDHTTF), California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the results of Operation Better Pathways.
California election authorities can't bump Fong from race to replace McCarthy in Congress, appeals panel says
A California state appeals court has ruled California Secretary of State Shirley Weber misinterpreted the state's election laws in attempting to block Republican State Assemblyman Vince Fong from the ballot in the contest to replace former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
President of the California FAIR Plan: California insurance market one 'major event' away from statewide financial assessment
California’s property insurer of last resort is a single disaster away from imposing an assessment on the state’s policyholders to pay the resulting insurance claims – creating uncertainties in an industry that says it is already in crisis.
Open-records advocates criticize proposed redactions of attorney names linked to DWP billing scandal
Federal investigators are improperly trying to redact the names of top former Los Angeles city officials from court documents related to a Department of Water and Power (DWP) billing scandal that “shattered public confidence” in the legal profession, open-records advocates say.
Littler Welcomes Shareholder John Nordlund in San Diego
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added John Nordlund as its newest shareholder in its San Diego office. Nordlund joins the firm from Jackson Lewis P.C.