News from February 2023
California lawmaker facing scrutiny as attorney general's wife will oversee his state budget
California Democratic leaders have said they see no ethical problems with the arrangement
Environmental Health Advocates says Sephora should have warning label for titanium dioxide in makeup
The lawsuit accuses Sephora and others of violating California's Proposition 65, a law critics have asserted has become a means for trial lawyers to extract big fees from defendant companies
New scorecard rates lawmakers’ work to address equity in California’s civil justice system
The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) has released a new scorecard on legislators’ recent efforts to foster parity and balance in the state’s civil court procedures, by gauging how each one voted on bills involving liability and litigation.
City of Hemet sues Southern California Edison over Fairview Fire damage
A Riverside County city filed a lawsuit this month vs Southern California Edison, arguing the utility’s failure to maintain its electrical infrastructure led to last year’s deadly Fairview Fire.
Court activity on Feb. 16: George Saunders vs Jonathan Ziprick
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by George Saunders against Jonathan Ziprick, Louise Wolteshek, Robert Ziprick, William Ziprick and Ziprick & Associates, LLP on Feb. 16: 'Cause Argued And Submitted.'.
California 4th District Court of Appeal: Actions Taken on Feb. 6
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity on Feb. 6 in the suits below:
Feb. 6: 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 Feb. 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Five Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized as 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers has named Los Angeles attorneys Susan A. Grueneberg and Donald C. Nanney and Santa Monica attorneys Thomas W. Casparian, Jonathan S. Gross, and Paul S. Rutter to its 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list.
Court activity on Feb. 15: Erin Schmorleitz-Garr vs Dirk Garr
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Erin Schmorleitz-Garr against Dirk Garr on Feb. 15: 'Cause Argued And Submitted.'.
Woman sues Meta, claims company discriminated against her for being female, pregnant, fired her when she complained
The woman's lawsuit claims the company ignored her complaints about her hiring manager, who allegedly worked to deny her advancement within the company's product management team
Court activity on Feb. 14: Simon Cole vs County of Orange
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Simon Cole and William Thompson against County of Orange and Todd Spitzer on Feb. 14.
Court activity on Feb. 15: Jasen Watson vs Jennifer Vong
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jasen Watson and Lynette Chimal against Jennifer Vong on Feb. 15: 'Cause Argued And Submitted.'.
Court activity on Feb. 15: Ana Wood vs Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ana Wood against Kaiser Foundation Hospitals on Feb. 15: 'Cause Argued And Submitted.'.
Greenberg Traurig’s Nikki E. Dobay to Speak on Gross Receipts Taxes at 2023 National Multistate Tax Symposium
Nikki E. Dobay, shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Tax Practice, will speak at the 2023 National Multistate Tax Symposium presented by Deloitte Tax LLP in collaboration with the Tax Section of the Florida Bar.
Appeals panel blocks AB51, says anti-arbitration law represents try by state to skirt federal law, prior court rulings
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said the threat of criminal and civil penalties against employers served to deter employers from forming arbitration agreements with workers, violating federal law
Court activity on Feb. 14: Committee to Relocate Marilyn vs City of Palm Springs
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Committee to Relocate Marilyn against City of Palm Springs on Feb. 14: 'Cause Argued And Submitted.'.
Court activity on Feb. 14: Jayde Downey vs Ara Sevacherian
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jayde Downey and Malyah Jane Vance against Ara Sevacherian, City of Riverside and Vahram Sevacherian on Feb. 14: 'Cause Argued And Submitted.'.
Court activity on Feb. 15: Ernesto Magdaleno Gonzalez vs Velia Patricia Estrada
The San Bernardino County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ernesto Magdaleno Gonzalez against Velia Patricia Estrada on Feb. 15: 'Hearing Osc Dismissal Of Action/Failure To Trial (5 Years).'.
Inside the Beltway on February 16, 2023
Please join us for our 43rd Inside the Beltway session on Thursday, February 16, 2023.
Firm asks to lead Silvergate securities class action
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A company that says it lost nearly $650,000 when the value of Silvergate Capital's stock dropped in November believes it should be the lead plaintiff in securities class action litigation.