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UCLA Law welcomes Orli Belman as the head of communications
Orli Belman, a seasoned communications professional and UCLA graduate, has joined UCLA Law as the school’s assistant dean of communications.
Audit accuses L.A. city, county of wasting money, mismanaging homeless programs
An advocacy group has concluded that the city and county of Los Angeles have failed to make adequate progress on getting homeless people off the streets and into permanent housing, despite a 2022 settlement agreement in the wake of a federal lawsuit.
Kern County hairdresser sues cosmetics manufacturers, alleging hair dye exposure led to her bladder cancer
Two plaintiffs who spent decades working in hair salons have filed separate lawsuits in Los Angeles Superior Courts against cosmetics companies, alleging that exposure to hair dye products caused them to develop bladder cancer.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Atria Senior Living Engaged in Disability Discrimination
Rebekah Olson has taken legal action against her former employer Atria Senior Living Inc., claiming they discriminated against her due to her medical condition leading to wrongful termination.
Plaintiff alleges Medical Malpractice against Surgeon over Unconsented Procedure
Heidi Frerichs has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Dr. Helmuth T. Billy after allegedly undergoing an unexpected surgical procedure without proper consent or information about potential risks and side effects.
Plaintiffs Accuse Property Management Company Ventura Investment Co. of Violating Tenant Privacy Laws
A group of tenants has taken legal action against their former landlord for alleged violations under California's tenant privacy laws.
Safeguarding IP in changing times
Leaders in intellectual property law discussed major landmark cases, changing technology, developments in AI and more at the 2025 Intellectual Property Institute, hosted by USC Gould School of Law.
Supreme Court Oral Argument on April 8, 2025
Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment of conviction of criminal offenses.
Immigration Compliance Updates: I-9, ICE Raids, Visa Sponsorships on April 8, 2025
Dos and don’ts of responding to an ICE raid or audit and how to prepare ahead of time.
Reed Smith partner Margaret McDonald receives Business Insurance 2025 Break Out award
Margaret McDonald, a partner at global law firm Reed Smith, is among 40 honorees selected at the Business Insurance 2025 Break Out Awards.
Mathew Rosengart Named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2025 Power Lawyers List
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholder Mathew S. Rosengart, co-chair of the firm’s National Media & Entertainment Litigation Group, was named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2025 Power Lawyers list.
Court activity on March 28: Discover Bank vs Annette Galindo
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Discover Bank against Annette Galindo on March 28: 'Without Prejudice'.
Court activity on March 28: Westlake Services, LLC vs Ashanti Payton
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Westlake Services, LLC against Ashanti Payton and Williams, Jaysiono on March 28: 'As To Ashanti Payton Pursuant To Ccp 417.10(d) (pl)'.
March 28: State of California Superior Court - Kern County docket for "small claims - 5,001 to 12,500" cases
The following cases categorized as "small claims - 5,001 to 12,500" were on the docket in the State of California Superior Court - Kern County on March 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on March 28: Anthony Briseno vs FCA US, a Limited Liability Company, LLC
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Anthony Briseno and Briseno Transport, LLC against FCA US, a Limited Liability Company, LLC on March 28: 'As To Fca Us Llc A Limited Company Via Personal Service'.
Court activity on March 28: The People of the State of California vs Jeffrey Thomas Brown
The San Bernardino County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by The People of the State of California against Jeffrey Thomas Brown on March 28: 'Did Not Want Ext'.
Court activity on March 28: The People of the State of California vs Dedrick Lee Jones
The San Bernardino County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by The People of the State of California against Dedrick Lee Jones and Public Defender on March 28: 'Defendant Is Served In Court'.
Case activity for The People of the State of California vs Seaview Insurance Company on March 28
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activities in the suit brought by The People of the State of California against Seaview Insurance Company on March 28.
Court activity on March 28: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company vs Joseph Dillon Maranto
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity in the suit brought by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company against City of Bakersfield, a Municipal Corporation and Joseph Dillon Maranto on March 28: 'Re: 3.110 Hearing Date: 7/14/25 Hearing Time: 830 AM Hearing Department/Division: L'.
Court activity on March 28: Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs Karlie A. Kinn
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Wells Fargo Bank, NA against Karlie A. Kinn on March 28: 'As To Karle A Kinn, An Individual On Complaint Filed 1/23/25'.