News from January 2023
Court activity on Jan. 10: Destiny Crane vs Justin Crane
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Destiny Crane against Justin Crane on Jan. 10: 'Cause Argued And Submitted.'.
Ashli Babbit's mom arrested on the 2-year anniversary of her daughter's Jan. 6 death
Witthoeft tried to place a rose on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in honor of her deceased daughter but instead, she was arrested
Jan. 4: State of California Superior Court - Kern County docket for "09-cl <10k rule 3.740 collections - assignee bp6322.1" cases
The following cases categorized as "09-cl <10k rule 3.740 collections - assignee bp6322.1" were on the docket in the State of California Superior Court - Kern County on Jan. 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 4: State of California Superior Court - Kern County docket for "09-cl >10k <25k rule 3.740 collections" cases
The following cases categorized as "09-cl >10k <25k rule 3.740 collections" were on the docket in the State of California Superior Court - Kern County on Jan. 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court rejects plaintiff lawyers' attempt to eliminate California's cap on fees
FRESNO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A law firm has no basis for suing to eliminate California’s cap on contingency fees and non-economic damages in malpractice lawsuits, an appeals court ruled, citing previous decisions by the state Supreme Court as well as the law firm’s speculative theories about how the caps deny plaintiffs the right to sue.
Littler Rings in New Year with the Elevation of 28 Attorneys to Shareholder
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, kicks off 2023 with a new shareholder cl
Court activity on Jan. 9: Alfonso Luquin vs Board of Administration of the Imperial County Employees' Retirement Association
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Alfonso Luquin against Board of Administration of the Imperial County Employees' Retirement Association on Jan. 9.
Jan. 3: State of California Superior Court - Kern County docket for "09-cv other collections-civil unlimited" cases
The following cases categorized as "09-cv other collections-civil unlimited" were on the docket in the State of California Superior Court - Kern County on Jan. 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Jan. 9: USA English Language Center, Inc. vs Adam Cooke
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by USA English Language Center, Inc. against Adam Cooke, Christopher Hill, Nicholas Sacco and Sacco-Cooke Unlimited, LLC on Jan. 9: 'Cause Argued And Submitted.'.
Court activity on Jan. 9: Frances Sayegh vs Citizens Business Bank
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Frances Sayegh and Hani Sayegh against Citizens Business Bank on Jan. 9: 'Cause Argued And Submitted.'.
State of California Superior Court - Kern County: Actions Taken on Jan. 3
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity on Jan. 3 in the suits below:
Court activity on Jan. 9: Doddie Hammers vs Brian Giles
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Doddie Hammers against Brian Giles on Jan. 9: 'Cause Argued And Submitted.'.
Certain diesel trucks, buses older than 2010 banned from roadways statewide
The Truck and Bus Regulation applies to diesel vehicles that weigh at least 14,000 pounds and that are older than 2010
Court activity on Jan. 6: USA English Language Center, Inc. vs Adam Cooke
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by USA English Language Center, Inc. against Adam Cooke, Christopher Hill, Nicholas Sacco and Sacco-Cooke Unlimited, LLC on Jan. 6: 'Change Of Contact Information Filed For: Respondents' Counsel'.
Court activity on Jan. 9: Barbara Cruz vs Candis Lee
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by Barbara Cruz and James Curtis against Candis Lee, Cathy Cathey, Darrell Gambrell, Melea McCauliffe, Mitra S. Khosroshahi and Palomar Health on Jan. 9: 'Cause Argued And Submitted.'.
Netchoice claims California's Age Appropriate Design Code Act is unconstitutional
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — Netchoice has filed a lawsuit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta alleging the state's Age Appropriate Design Code Act is unconstitutional.
Shook LA Managing Partner a Panelist at Unfair Competition Law Institute on January 12, 2023
Co-Chair of Shook’s Class Action & Appellate Litigation Practice Group and Los Angeles Managing Partner Michael Mallow will be speaking at the UCL Institute, January 12, 2:20 – 3:20 p.m. PST, in Los Angeles, California.
Grover Beach mayor emeritus publishes book on how to be an effective local politician
Debbie Peterson's City Council 101: Insider’s Guide for New Councilmembers was written for newly elected politicians
T.J. Maxx, Marshalls parent company settle hazardous waste disposal suit for $2.35M with 38 counties
Monterey County received the largest chunk of the $2.35 million settlement
Troutman Pepper Elects 26 New Partners, Promotes 6 to Counsel
Troutman Pepper is pleased to announce its 26 newly elected partners and six counsel, listed below by office and practice area. Partner and counsel promotions were effective January 1, 2023, and span numerous practices and 12 U.S. offices, including Atlanta, Berwyn, Boston, Charlotte, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, Raleigh, Richmond, Rochester, and Washington, D.C.