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Friday, March 29, 2024

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State Farm to pull 72,000 home insurance policies, complicating California's housing crunch

By Michael Carroll |
State Farm will not renew 72,000 home insurance policies in California this year, raising renewed concerns about the effects of the state’s regulatory and litigation environment, as well as the impact of catastrophic events including wildfires.

California State Bar disputes lawsuit's allegations of 'rampant corruption' in case of disbarred L.A. attorney

By Michael Carroll |
The State Bar of California has rejected claims outlined in a lawsuit that it engaged in “rampant corruption” and incestuous relations with disbarred Los Angeles attorney Thomas Girardi, who is scheduled to face criminal proceedings later this year.

California Insurance Commissioner Lara: 'Climate-driven mega fires' responsible for 'supercharged' California insurance costs

By Southern California Record |
California's leading insurance regulator has stated that the state's residents are experiencing increased insurance costs due to climate change-induced fires. Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara made this announcement in a press release issued on March 14.

Sheppard Mullin Guides Club in Groundbreaking Major League Soccer Commercial and Sporting Alliance

By The Socal Record |
The Sheppard Mullin Sports Team has recently represented San Francisco-based The Town FC in a first of its kind transaction between a Major League Soccer (MLS) club and a local commercial partner.

Lawdragon Recognizes 5 Quinn Emanuel Attorneys in "100 Leading AI & Legal Tech Advisors" Guide

By The Socal Record |
Quinn Emanuel is pleased to announce that 5 attorneys have been recognized in the inaugural 2024 Lawdragon “100 Leading AI & Legal Tech Advisors” guide.

California joins lawsuit challenging proposed merger of Kroger, Albertsons

By Michael Carroll |
The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of states that includes California have filed a legal challenge to the proposed merger of Kroger Co. and Albertsons, arguing that the $24.6B deal would lead to price hikes. Kroger said those claims are false and the merger will actually result in lower prices and greater choice

Class action claims Ocean Spray dried cranberries contain added sugar, aren't as healthy as claimed

By Southern California Record |
The lawsuit asserts Ocean Spray misled consumers and allegedly violated California consumer protection laws.

San Diego church says City Council violated Constitution, CA law by denying plan to build new church

By Southern California Record |
All Peoples Church in San Diego has sued the city of San Diego, alleging that the City Council violated its constitutional rights and federal law by siding with the church's opponents and denying it permission to build a new church building

BakerHostetler Relocates Los Angeles Office to Premier Century City Space

By The Socal Record |
BakerHostetler announced that it has relocated its Los Angeles office to 1900 Avenue of the Stars in the heart of Century City’s vibrant business district.

Lawyer asked for $300K in fees for small win but got nothing, now will get what's 'reasonable'

By John O'Brien |
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A labor lawyer whose dream of $300,000 in fees for helping a client win $7,600 was shattered by a Los Angeles judge is heading back to court to argue what a reasonable amount would be.

Lawsuit claims residents living near Chiquita Canyon Landfill sickened by noxious gases from landfill

By Southern California Record |
The lawsuit asserts the landfill operators must remedy "geyser"-like eruptions of polluted wastewater and fugitive noxious gases, which allegedly have sickened thousands of people living near Chiquita Canyon.

Class action: Danone's Evian 'Natural Spring Water' allegedly contains microplastics

By Southern California Record |
The class action lawsuit claims the company allegedly has misled consumers.

Over 75% of claims made in $45.5M Altria e-cigarettes settlement found to be potential fraud; Judge OKs deal

By Michael Carroll |
A federal judge has given a final OK to a $45.5 million settlement with Altria over allegations the tobacco firm misled consumers about the addictiveness of Juul e-cigarettes, despite evidence that more than 75% of the filed claims are invalid or fraudulent.

San Diego Business Journal Selects Marisa Miller as a 2024 “Woman of Influence in Construction”

By The Socal Record |
Marisa Miller, the office managing partner of Sheppard Mullin’s Del Mar office was selected to San Diego Business Journal’s 2024 “Women of Influence in Construction” list, which annually recognizes and celebrates the 50 most influential women leaders in the construction industry.

Class action accuses Yardi of allegedly facilitating collusion among apartment landlords

By Southern California Record |
Yardi Systems, a property management software developer, has been accused in a class action lawsuit of facilitating a nationwide price-fixing scheme.

City of San Diego settles class action over enforcement of parking ordinances against the homeless

By Michael Carroll |
A long-running class-action lawsuit filed against the city of San Diego over enforcement of parking ordinances against homeless people living in their vehicles has been tentatively settled, with the biggest chunk of funds going to attorney fees.

Consumer Watchdog announced that it has saved California policyholders more than $800 million

By Southern California Record |
Consumer Watchdog, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group, announced that it has saved California insurance policyholders more than $800 million by challenging proposed auto and home insurance rate increases from providers including Allstate and State Farm. Despite these savings, data indicates that Californians still bear some of the highest insurance costs in the nation.

Cozen O’Connor’s Construction Group Continues its U.S. Buildout With a Major Expansion into Southern California

By The Socal Record |
Cozen O’Connor announced it has further expanded its international Construction Law practice — this time into California — by adding six of the state’s leading construction attorneys to its Los Angeles office.

Leave It to Us: Managing Employee Leaves in California on March 27, 2024

By The Socal Record |
California’s leave laws are complex, have a broad reach, and are subject to frequent change.

'De facto invisible': High costs, state rules, lack of online access can block public from monitoring 'public' court proceedings

By Jonathan Bilyk |
A settlement has resolved a class action vs federal courts over fees charged to access online court documents. But high costs for certain records and varying court rules about public access to court records in Illinois and elsewhere create a legal patchwork that mostly limits public view into the courts