News from October 2024
Judge OKs $2.3M deal to end Black Lives Matter class action vs Santa Monica
The lawsuit had accused Santa Monica police of excessive force in attempting to end riots that raged May 31-June 1, 2020, amid protests over the death of George Floyd. The city did not actively contest the lawsuit, but quickly settled
Orange County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 24
The Orange County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 24 in the suits below:
Hundreds of school districts cleared to keep up 'nuisance' lawsuit vs. social media companies
A federal judge said the core theory of allegations is the impact of compulsive use of the products marketed by the companies that own and operate Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, among other social media platforms alleged in the lawsuits to be "addictive" and harmful to society, and schools in particular.
State of California Superior Court - Kern County: Actions Taken on Oct. 24
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity on Oct. 24 in the suits below:
San Bernardino County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 24
The San Bernardino County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 24 in the suits below:
UC Irvine School of Law Celebrates Official Opening of the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality
The University of California, Irvine School of Law hosted a celebration on Oct. 22 marking the official opening of the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality on campus.
Live Nation can't use 'mass arbitration' rules to beat class action over Ticketmaster fees, appeals court says
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said a provision in Ticketmaster's user agreement that would force customers with legal claims against the company into so-called 'mass arbitration,' in a bid to ward off trial lawyers' new costly litigation tactics, was 'unconscionable' under California law and could not be saved by federal law
State of California Superior Court - Kern County: Actions Taken on Oct. 23
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity on Oct. 23 in the suits below:
San Bernardino County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 23
The San Bernardino County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 23 in the suits below:
GlobeSt Names Alice Youngbar “Influencer in Multifamily Real Estate” for 2024
McGuireWoods partner Alice Youngbar has been honored as an Influencer in Multifamily Real Estate by GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum, an American Lawyer Media publication.
Ramela Ohanian Named to Variety’s 2024 Women’s Impact Report
Entertainment partner Ramela Ohanian was selected for Variety’s 2024 Women’s Impact Report.
Orange County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 23
The Orange County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 23 in the suits below:
CA law blocking religious schools from special ed funds violates religious freedom, appeals court says
U.S. Ninth Circuit Appeals Court said California can't show its discrimination vs religious schools is "neutral." Three devout Orthodox Jewish families can continue their suit against the state for allegedly forcing them to choose between their faith and obtaining educational services for their disabled children
Walmart settles hazardous waste charges filed by California attorney general for $7.5 million
Walmart has agreed to pay $7.5 million in penalties and costs to settle a civil action filed by the state Attorney General’s Office and county district attorneys alleging the company unlawfully disposed of medical and hazardous waste from stores around the state.
Orange County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 22
The Orange County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 22 in the suits below:
San Bernardino County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 22
The San Bernardino County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 22 in the suits below:
Simran Bindra Discusses Momentum in CRE Portfolio Sales
Thompson Coburn partner Simran Bindra discussed the growing momentum of portfolio sales for commercial real estate in an interview with GlobeSt.com. The potential trend could allow a reduction of financial pressure and a return to greater stability.
Wells Environmental Law Clinic marks 30 years of impact in the community
The Frank G. Wells Environmental Law Clinic was born from a simple idea. In 1994, lawyers from the Natural Resources Defense Council along with philanthropist Dan Emmett approached UCLA School of Law.
State of California Superior Court - Kern County: Actions Taken on Oct. 22
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity on Oct. 22 in the suits below:
UCLA neuroscientist's lawsuit: Profiteering academic publishers have 'held back science'
A UCLA neuroscientist has filed a federal class-action lawsuit against six major academic publishers, alleging that they are engaged in an illegal scheme that hinders scientific advancement and forces scholars to work for free.