News from February 2023
Reed Smith announces 2023 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow and Pathfinders
Reed Smith announced that Jennifer Eppensteiner, Princeton-based counsel in its Life Sciences Health Industry Group, was selected as the firm’s Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellow for 2023.
Appeals panel turns out lights on class action vs Ticketmaster over excessive ticket fees; Dispute goes to abritration
Judges determined an arbitration clause in a user agreement under Ticketmaster's terms and conditions dooms the attempt to sue the industry leader over allegedly excessive online ticketing fees
Court activity on Feb. 13: Krista Rondomanski vs Stanislaus Rondomanski
The San Bernardino County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Krista Rondomanski and Stanley Blac K & Decker R Etirement Account against Stanislaus Rondomanski on Feb. 13: 'Hearing Osc Dismissal Of Action/Failure To Trial (5 Years).'.
Greenberg Traurig Continues Growth of Corporate and Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practices with Addition of Hilary R. Sledge-Sarnor
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Corporate and Financial Regulatory & Compliance practices with the addition of Hilary R. Sledge-Sarnor as a shareholder in the firm’s Los Angeles office.
California sues drug companies, pharmacies over 'inflated' insulin prices; Not true, Eli Lilly says
The California Attorney General's offce said pharmaceutical companies and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have engaged in deceptive business practices that have driven up the cost of insulin for California consumers.
Crispin Collins Appointed to OCCDL Executive Committee
Sheppard Mullin associate Crispin Collins was appointed to the 2023 executive board of the Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law (“OCDDL”) where he will serve as Board Secretary.
Appeals panel: Irvine didn't prove new development project won't emit too much 'greenhouse gases'
The Fourth District Appellate Court Division 3 said an Orange County Superior Court judge was correct in tossing out city of Irvine's approval of big office redevelopment because the city didn't properly analyze how much carbon would be emitted from cars associated with the project
Class action alleges sexual abuse of women, children by International Churches of Christ leaders
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — The International Churches of Christ and others are facing a class action over its leaders' alleged torture, molestation, coercion, sexual assault and abuse of members' children.
Troutman Pepper’s Canadian Practice Tops League Tables for U.S. Law Firms for 9th Year in a Row
In 2022, Troutman Pepper’s Capital Markets Practice completed deals with a total value of over $20 billion.
Judge says Fidelty can't be sued for customer voice scans under California's Invasion of Privacy law
A Fidelity customer must allege brokerage firm has used voice the voice scans like a lie detector in order to continue her lawsuit, the judge says
Taxpayer Data Privacy in the Age of Technological Advancement on February 10, 2023
Taxpayer data privacy is a critical issue in today's age of technological advancement. With the increasing amount of personal information being shared and stored online with third parties, it is important for governments and tax practitioners to take steps to protect taxpayer data from unauthorized access or misuse.
Jan. 31: California 4th District Court of Appeal docket for "cv" cases
The following cases categorized as "cv" were on the docket in the California 4th District Court of Appeal on Jan. 31. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
California 4th District Court of Appeal: Actions Taken on Jan. 31
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity on Jan. 31 in the suits below:
CLA Annual Privacy Summit – Keeping Pace with Privacy: Best Practices for Building a Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance Program on February 9, 2023
As part of the California Lawyers Association’s Inaugural Annual Privacy Summit, Steve Millendorf (Partner, San Diego) will be presenting on the topic “Keeping Pace with Privacy: Best Practices for Building a Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance Program” discussing the ongoing state-level regulatory efforts and how companies can navigate compliance within the maze of legislative priorities.
Ninth Circuit asks Cal Supreme Court to decide if French Laundry can win Covid insurance coverage
Exclusive Napa restaurant - cite of infamous Covid-era dinner party that helped spark recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom - is asking courts to order Hartford Insurance to reimburse it for losses suffered under Newsom's Covid shutdown orders
Fox Rothschild Launches Diversity Sponsorship Program
Fox Rothschild has implemented a new sponsorship program for associates who identify as members of underrepresented groups to enhance the firm’s efforts surrounding retention and more equitably support their professional growth and development.
California appeals court says alleged debtor, by simply using credit card, didn't agree to arbitrate dispute with collection agency
A California appellate panel has ruled a collection agency came up broke in arguing an alleged debtor, by using his credit card, implied he would arbitrate, rather than sue the agency for allegedly breaching debt collection law.
Jan. 30: California 4th District Court of Appeal docket for "cv" cases
The following cases categorized as "cv" were on the docket in the California 4th District Court of Appeal on Jan. 30. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
California 4th District Court of Appeal: Actions Taken on Jan. 30
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity on Jan. 30 in the suits below:
GE's arbitration argument fails as employee pursues sexual harassment lawsuit
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - California courts are refusing to apply a 2022 federal law relating to sexual assault and harassment claims to lawsuits filed before it was signed by President Joe Biden.