News from October 2024
State of California Superior Court - Kern County: Actions Taken on Oct. 7
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity on Oct. 7 in the suits below:
San Bernardino County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 7
The San Bernardino County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 7 in the suits below:
Orange County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 5
The Orange County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 5 in the suits below:
Uber expands opportunities for deaf workers in California
Southern California, already a hub for innovation, has also become a leader in providing employment opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Rideshare platforms like Uber have implemented accessible technologies that comply with California’s strict disability rights laws, enabling deaf drivers to work without facing communication barriers that can be common in traditional employment settings.
Federal judge blocks new California law restricting political 'deepfake' videos
A federal judge has barred California officials from enforcing key provisions of a new law designed to regulate “deepfake” images and videos generated through artificial intelligence that could cause confusion or spread misinformation during election campaigns.
San Bernardino County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 4
The San Bernardino County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 4 in the suits below:
State of California Superior Court - Kern County: Actions Taken on Oct. 4
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity on Oct. 4 in the suits below:
Orange County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 4
The Orange County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 4 in the suits below:
Polls in Bay Area, elsewhere in CA show big support for Prop 36, despite Dem leaders' opposition
Prop 36 would restore to police and prosecutors powers to address property and drug crimes that had been stripped by away 10 years ago by Prop 47, which helped to fuel California's current crime problems and was strongly supported by Kamala Harris
State Bar seizes immigration services office in El Cajon, alleges unauthorized practice of law
An immigration services office in El Cajon has been seized by the State Bar of California, which alleges that the owner of the business has been misrepresenting herself as an attorney on immigration and family law issues.
San Bernardino County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 3
The San Bernardino County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 3 in the suits below:
State of California Superior Court - Kern County: Actions Taken on Oct. 3
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity on Oct. 3 in the suits below:
Orange County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 3
The Orange County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 3 in the suits below:
Ahead of General Election, Attorney General Bonta and Secretary of State Weber Remind Californians of Voting Rights and Advise Law Enforcement of Laws to Protect Voters
In advance of the Tuesday, November 5, 2024 General Election, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. held a press conference to remind Californians about their voting rights and to advise law enforcement agencies about laws protecting the integrity of the electoral process.
Sean Garcia-Leys, UC Irvine Law ’16, to be Honored with Distinguished Alumni Award at Annual Lauds & Laurels Event
The University of California, Irvine School of Law is pleased to announce that the UC Irvine Alumni Association will present Sean Garcia-Leys, UC Irvine Law ’16, with the Distinguished Alumni Award at the Lauds & Laurels ceremony on October 10 at the Hyatt Regency Irvine.
Albertsons agrees to pay nearly $4 million to settle lawsuit alleging overcharging of grocery customers
Albertsons, Vons and their affiliates have agreed to pay nearly $4 million to settle a civil lawsuit filed by seven California district attorneys alleging false advertising, excessive pricing and unfair competition.
Appeals court: ADA doesn't nix Montana state law blocking 'vax discrimination'
The federal appeals judges said a Montana federal judge overreached in declaring that the Americans with Disabilities Act all but required health care organizations to require workers to be vaccinated against Covid and other communicable diseases to protect 'immunocompromised disabled persons'
State of California Superior Court - Kern County: Actions Taken on Oct. 2
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity on Oct. 2 in the suits below:
Benchmark Litigation Names Sheppard Mullin a Leading Litigation Firm
Sheppard Mullin was recognized nationally as a leading Intellectual Property law firm, and as a “Highly Recommended” firm for Dispute Resolution in California within the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation. Additionally, Benchmark Litigation recognized the following partners individually.
Southwestern’s Inaugural Online J.D. Cohort Attracts Over 1,500 Applicants
Southwestern Law School’s Online J.D. program, the first of its kind to offer both full-time and part-time tracks in a primarily asynchronous online format, drew more than 1,500 applicants in its inaugural year.