News from August 2024
Media Group Alleges Unlawful Sealing by Los Angeles Superior Court ___
Media Coalition's quest for transparency hits a moot point as appellate court dismisses their appeal following full unsealing of contested search warrant records by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Kacey Riccomini on Navigating Workplace Political Speech and Social Media
Thompson Coburn partner Kacey Riccomini wrote a column for the Daily Journal on advice for employers in anticipation of the upcoming presidential election when it comes to speech in the workplace and on social media.
Car insurance costs continue to outpace inflation
Inflation rates for motor vehicle insurance increased by 1.2% in July, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) summary from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, outpacing the national average inflation rate of 0.2% in July.
Gas prices dropping in Southern California
A report from the Auto Club’s Weekend Gas Watch announced that gas prices in the Southern California area have decreased.
OPINION: Call to Action: It’s time for political courage to fix California’s insurance crisis
California is ablaze, and not just with wildfires. The state is also engulfed in an insurance crisis that is scorching its residents, particularly those in vulnerable communities. Skyrocketing premiums and a dwindling pool of insurers are leaving homeowners, businesses, and families exposed to financial ruin. It's time for California's lawmakers to step up and extinguish this crisis before it consumes the state.
City Treasurer Alleges Wrongful Reduction in Duties and Compensation by City Manager
Phillip Molina has filed a complaint against Alexander Nguyen alleging wrongful reduction in his duties and compensation as City Treasurer of Oxnard. The appellate court has reversed an earlier decision favoring Nguyen, potentially restoring Molina's previous responsibilities and salary.
Plaintiff sues Defendant for Car Accident Damages
A recent ruling dismissed Miguel Martinez's lawsuit against Iraj Mosbat due to delayed service despite timely filing post-car accident claims dating back to June '18 . Legal representation included Law Offices of D Hess Panah & Finch Tetzlaff .
Commercial Property Owner Sued Over Breach Of Lease Agreement
A legal dispute over a commercial property lease agreement has resulted in significant sanctions against the lessor and a favorable judgment for the lessee. The case highlights ongoing issues related to non-compliance with building codes and failure to address hazardous conditions within leased premises.
Plaintiff alleges misuse of prison processes by Defendant
William Reno Gerber’s civil lawsuit against Connie Waters has been dismissed due to procedural non-compliance after failing to amend his complaint within a specified timeframe set by the Superior Court of Los Angeles County.
Former Provost Alleges Malpractice Against Legal Firm Over Conflict-of-Interest Mismanagement___
Ellie Kaucher has filed a lawsuit against Remedy Law Group alleging malpractice related to their handling of her wrongful termination case against Phillips Graduate University (PGU). The court denied Remedy's motion to disqualify opposing counsel Robert Hocker despite arguments citing potential conflicts under rule 3.7.
California high court finds plaintiffs in PAGA actions can't to intervene in overlapping claims
Employers are applauding the California Supreme Court for recently diminishing the scope of the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), which allows workers to bring civil suits against companies for violations of the state Labor Code.
Travis Anderson and Tracey Kennedy Named Among Daily Journal’s Top Labor & Employment Lawyers in California
The Daily Journal selected partners Travis Anderson and Tracey Kennedy for its 2024 list of “Top Labor & Employment Lawyers” in California.
UCLA can't again allow pro-Hamas protesters to set up anti-Jewish 'checkpoints' on campus, judge says
An L.A. federal judge has issued an injunction forbidding UCLA leadership from again allowing pro-Hamas, anti-Israel protesters to set up "Jew Exclusion Zones" on campus, as they did this spring
Locke Lord Los Angeles Partner Amin Al-Sarraf Recognized by 2024 Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under List
Los Angeles Partner Amin Al-Sarraf, a business litigator and Head of Locke Lord’s Entertainment Industry Group, was named to the 2024 Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under List, the guide recognizing the nation’s most notable up and coming litigation attorneys in the United States.
Inside the Beltway on August 15, 2024
Inside the Beltway is Faegre Drinker’s quarterly series of complimentary presentations on developments in Washington, D.C., that directly affect the benefits industry.
More public educators sign on to challenge vs CA law letting teachers 'keep secrets' from parents
Orange County Board of Education now among public school districts joining lawsuit seeking to strike down AB1955, a new California state law that blocks California schools from making rules and policies requiring teachers to notify parents concerning their children's gender identity
Keith Rasher Honored as 2024 Top Labor and Employment Lawyer
Los Angeles partner Keith Rasher was named to the Daily Journal’s 2024 Top Labor & Employment Lawyers list.
Judge: Former State Bar executive director culpable for lying about funding of Mongolia trip
A former California State Bar executive director should be placed on one year of probation for allegedly misleading the State Bar’s Board of Trustees by falsely saying that no State Bar funds would be used for a 2014 trip to Mongolia, a judge has decided.
Prominent Insurance Recovery Team Joins McGuireWoods in Los Angeles
McGuireWoods bolsters its position as the go-to law firm for commercial insurance coverage and recovery matters with the addition of a nationally acclaimed litigation team in the firm’s Century City, California, office.
Critics of 'carbon offsets': Corporations' 'green' investment claims mislead consumers
Investments in “carbon offsets” by Delta Air Lines and other corporations aim to present more environmentally friendly images, but they now face strong headwinds, both in the courtroom and in independent reports.