News from January 2023
Capistrano school board candidate's book calls on conservatives to be active
Capistrano Unified School board candidate Kira Davis is the author of Drawing Lines
Partner Phil Cosgrove Selected to Southern California’s 2023 ‘Super Lawyers’ List
Nelson Mullins partner Phil Cosgrove has been listed in the 2023 Southern California “Super Lawyers” publication for Personal Injury Defense: Products.
NFIB: Businesses face unknown litigation risk because Cal state agency has yet to finalize privacy rules under new state law
The California Privacy Protection Agency was expected to finalize its rules by July 1, 2022, but is still collecting comments. Businesses may still be expected to comply with unfinished rules, however, or face the threat of lawsuits for breaking the unfinished rules, business advocates warn
Foley Attorneys Named to 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers List
Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that four of its Los Angeles attorneys have been named to the 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list.
Cal appeals panel: Prior court order forcing employer to pay child support doesn't shield ex-husband from suit for back payments
A California appeals court has ruled an ex-spouse can be ordered to cover delinquent child support, even if an employer was already withholding support from the ex-spouse's salary, because nothing in state code shields the ex-spouse from back support payment demands
Jan. 11: 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. 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
California 4th District Court of Appeal: Actions Taken on Jan. 11
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity on Jan. 11 in the suits below:
Nonprofit, 3 former inmates sue Corrections Department over law giving transgender inmates access to female prisons
The state has asked a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit, which seeks to toss sections of SB132 for violating the rights and safety of incarcerated females by forcing them to share prisons with transgender women
Reed Smith attorneys in S. California featured by Super Lawyers
Three partners from two Reed Smith offices have been included in Super Lawyers’ 2023 list of Super Lawyers for Southern California.
Jan. 10: 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. 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Ex-teacher sues union over dues spent on 'Defund the Police' movement
Former teacher, Glenn Laird, became disillusioned with the union’s support of the ‘Defund the Police’ movement, wants refund, plus more
California 4th District Court of Appeal: Actions Taken on Jan. 10
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity on Jan. 10 in the suits below:
Firm wants to lead class action against FIGS
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - The law firm Scott+Scott is asking to lead shareholder litigation against a health apparel company.
2023 California CLE Series Part 1: We received a government subpoena – Now What on January 18, 2023
Types of subpoenas (e.g., grand jury subpoenas), what they might indicate about the company’s status in the investigation, and the company’s response obligations and options.
Jan. 9: 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. 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Traffic lawyer app 'DoNotPay' inspires local attorney who is developing his own litigation software
DoNotPay, also known as a robo-lawyer, is among several new Artificial Intelligence programs that are making it easier to litigate.
San Diego, Orange County settle restaurant lawsuit, vow to refund liquor license, permitting fees paid during COVID lockdowns
San Diego settled for $4.5 million, while Orange County has promised to pay $1.7 million to restaurant owners whose businesses were shut down over Covid
The 19th Annual Winter Forum on Real Estate Opportunity & Private Fund Investing on January 19, 2023
Real Estate attorneys Steven Lear and Alexis Alonzo will attend Information Management Network (IMN)'s 19th Annual Winter Forum on Real Estate Opportunity & Private Fund Investing.
California 4th District Court of Appeal: Actions Taken on Jan. 9
The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity on Jan. 9 in the suits below:
Gun owner group accuses Alameda Sheriffs of belaboring concealed carry permitting in draft lawsuit
While the Supreme Court eliminated good or proper cause requirements in concealed carry permitting, the California Rifle & Pistol Association says they have received numerous complaints that the Alameda Sheriffs are still throwing up too many obstacles when issuing those permits