News from October 2024
Ex-BART workers fired over Covid vax mandate should get $7.8M, jury says
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District should pay at least $1.1 million to six workers who were fired in 2022 after BART repeatedly refused to grant religious exemptions and accommodations to workers who said their faith prevented them from complying with BART's Covid shot mandate
Orange County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 21
The Orange County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 21 in the suits below:
State of California Superior Court - Kern County: Actions Taken on Oct. 21
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity on Oct. 21 in the suits below:
From youth program participant to associate dean: Q&A with Maria De La Garza
Growing up in Los Angeles, Maria De La Garza knew she wanted a successful career. Her parents immigrated to the city from Mexico, determined to give their children a bright future and instill a strong work ethic in the De La Garza siblings.
Greenberg Traurig’s Susan L. Heller and Erika Mayshar Recognized as Orange County Visionaries
Susan L. Heller and Erika Mayshar, shareholders of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, were named 2024 Orange County Visionaries by the Los Angeles Times B2B brand publishing team.
Jones Day's Mike Hendershot named Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year by The Recorder/Law.com
Mike Hendershot, a partner in Jones Day's Intellectual Property Practice, was named the Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year by The Recorder/Law.com for 2024 at the California Legal Awards.
Plaintiff Trustee Alleges Fraud Against Nonprofit Corporation Over Property Fees
In a lawsuit filed on October 16th in Ventura County Superior Court, Michael Goland accuses several entities including Las Casitas Homeowners Association of fraudulently claiming homeowner fees on a disputed property not legally part of their...
San Bernardino County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 21
The San Bernardino County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 21 in the suits below:
San Bernardino County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 19
The San Bernardino County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 19 in the suits below:
Orange County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 19
The Orange County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 19 in the suits below:
Lawyer's suspension casts uncertainty over gang member's attempted murder sentence
The 2023 suspension of a criminal defense attorney from practicing law has led to a court review of his client’s conviction for attempted murder during a gang-related shooting spree in Fresno four years ago.
San Bernardino County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 18
The San Bernardino County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 18 in the suits below:
State of California Superior Court - Kern County: Actions Taken on Oct. 18
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity on Oct. 18 in the suits below:
Orange County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 18
The Orange County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 18 in the suits below:
Meet our 2024 PILC Grant Recipients Working in Government — Part Four
Southwestern's Public Interest Law Committee (PILC) is a student-run organization that sponsors several events each year to raise student awareness and involvement in providing legal services for underrepresented communities and is dedicated to facilitating public interest law careers by supporting students in public interest work through fundraising efforts for the school's Public Interest Law Summer Grant Program.
Rich Reinis, Jenny Ecklund Honored by ALM Awards
Thompson Coburn partners Rich Reinis and Jenny Ecklund were recently recognized by ALM at prestigious industry events.
Rep. Darrell Issa: Litigation transparency bill will deter 'bad actors' in civil suits
A Southern California congressman has introduced a measure to require the disclosure of third-party litigation financing agreements in civil litigation, saying it would bring needed transparency to an unregulated practice.
State of California Superior Court - Kern County: Actions Taken on Oct. 17
The State of California Superior Court - Kern County reported the following activity on Oct. 17 in the suits below:
San Bernardino County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 17
The San Bernardino County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 17 in the suits below:
Orange County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 17
The Orange County Superior Court reported the following activity on Oct. 17 in the suits below: