News from April 2023
Vick's moves for dismissal of class action over children's products being the same as adults'
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - The maker of Vick's is defending its marketing of Vapo products for children, even though they contain the same ingredients as others that do not specify an age group.
Divergent court rulings issued in app-based driver cases as California Supreme Court prepares to hear separate challenge next month
With the recent federal court decision in Lawson v. Grubhub, which found an app-based driver had prevailed on claims of employee status under state wage law, it’s raising questions about the potential impact for others working in app-based services.
Reed Smith LLP announces Ashley Jordan featured again in LA Business Journal Women of Influence attorneys issue
Ashley Jordan, a partner in Reed Smith’s Insurance Recovery Group, has been featured for a second year running in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Women of Influence: Attorneys list of impactful women, the global law firm announced on April 17.
Coffee-causes-cancer cases still barred as SCOTUS declines intervention
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court won't reignite coffee-causes-cancer lawsuits in California, declining to hear an appeal on April 17.
Lawyers push for nationwide class in case against It's Just Lunch
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - Lawyers want to certify a class in their proposed class action against It's Just Lunch over its "personalized matchmaking service."
Blank Rome announces Mary Craig Calkins and Cheryl S. Chang Recognized as “Women of Influence” by Los Angeles Business Journal
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that partners Mary Craig Calkins and Cheryl S. Chang have been recognized as Women of Influence: Attorneys by the Los Angeles Business Journal, honoring the "most influential women legal professionals" in the Los Angeles area.
Court activity on April 21: Deanna Allen vs Kelly Small
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Deanna Allen against Kelly Small on April 21: 'Cause Argued And Submitted. Merits. Cause Called. Brandon Fieldsted Argued For Appellant. Christian Paul Argued For Respondent. Cause Submitted.'.
Court activity on April 21: Lucia R. Maturrano vs JLG Industries Inc.
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Lucia R. Maturrano and Raul Camacho against JLG Industries Inc. on April 21: 'Cause Argued And Submitted. Merits. Cause Called. Jeffrey Elhrlich Argued For Appellants. Peter Choate Argued For Respondent. Cause Submitted.'.
Court activity on April 21: M. S. vs T. W.
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by M. S. against T. W. on April 21: 'Opinion Filed. (signed Unpublished) The Trial Court's August 11,2021 Order Denying M.s.'s Petition Is Affirmed.'.
Court activity on April 21: VanLaw Food Products, Inc. vs New England Country Food, LLC
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by VanLaw Food Products, Inc. against New England Country Food, LLC on April 21: 'Cause Argued And Submitted. Merits. Cause Called. Krista Dimercurio Argued For Appellant. Michael Hagemann Argued For Respondent. Cause Submitted.'.
Court activity on April 20: T. W. vs M. S.
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by T. W. against M. S. on April 20: 'Opinion Filed. (signed Unpublished) The February 28 Order Is Reversed. The Parties To Bear Their Own Costson Appeal. (cal. Rules Of Court, Rule 8.278(a)(5).)'.
Court activity on April 20: Francisca Cabandong vs Secretary of the state of California
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Francisca Cabandong against Secretary of the state of California on April 20: 'Opinion Filed. (signed Unpublished) The Judgment Is Affirmed. The Respondent Is Entitled To Costs Onappeal.'.
Court activity on April 20: Stevie J. Stevenson vs Brentford Ferreira
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Stevie J. Stevenson against Brentford Ferreira, City of Los Angeles, Corene Locke-Noble, County of Los Angeles, Craig Richman, Don Syn, Ian Phan, James Bisnow, Larry Hedwall, Norman Jackson, Patricia Wilkinson and The Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles on April 20.
Court activity on April 20: Michael Bakkers vs Gaby J.P. Bakkers
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Michael Bakkers against Gaby J.P. Bakkers and Jeffrey Parham on April 20: 'Received Document Entitled: Letter From Appellant Counsel Re Rt Filed 03/03/22.'.
Court activity on April 20: A. P. vs Orange Unified School District
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by A. P. against Orange Unified School District on April 20: 'Cause Argued And Submitted. Merits. Cause Called. Lynn Whitlock Argued For Appellant. Courtney Hylton Argued For Respondent. Cause Submitted.'.
Court activity on April 20: Moses S. Hall vs Kenneth Reed
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Moses S. Hall against Kenneth Reed on April 20: 'Cause Argued And Submitted. Merits. Cause Called. Moses Hall Argued In Propria Persona. Kenneth Reed Argued For Respondent. Cause Submitted.'.
Court activity on April 20: Catherine Elizabeth Graham vs Elizabeth Hoppe
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Catherine Elizabeth Graham against Elizabeth Hoppe on April 20: 'Cause Argued And Submitted. Merits. Cause Called. Appellant Catherine Elizabeth Graham Argued In Propria Persona. Mark Meyerhoff Argued For Respondent. Cause Submitted.'.
Greenberg Traurig announces Greenberg Traurig’s Entertainment & Media Practice Congratulates Clients Nominated for ACM Awards
Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Entertainment & Media Practice congratulates its clients for their nominations at the upcoming 58th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, to be held May 11.
Court activity on April 19: Michael Bakkers vs Gaby J.P. Bakkers
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Michael Bakkers against Gaby J.P. Bakkers and Jeffrey Parham on April 19: 'Cause Argued And Submitted. Merits. Cause Called. Bradley Kirk Argued For Appellant. John Belcher Argued For Respondents. Cause Submitted.'.
Court activity on April 19: Miguel Zepeda vs First American Specialty Insurance Company
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Miguel Zepeda against First American Specialty Insurance Company on April 19: 'Cause Argued And Submitted. Merits. Cause Called. Dylan Schaffer Argued For Appellant. Ronald Kent Argued For Respondent. Cause Submitted.'.