News from February 2025
Dean Tolson strengthens ties with USC Gould alumni in Asia
Expanding the law school’s global engagement efforts, USC Gould Dean Franita Tolson traveled to Asia in September, hosting a series of events in Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo to strengthen ties with alumni across the region.
Arko Steel Sues Construction Firm Over Alleged Fraudulent Practices
Arko Steel has filed a lawsuit against a construction company and its officers alleging fraud related to uncompleted pool construction projects in California.
Former Employee Alleges Multiple Labor Violations Against Food Service Companies
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against several food service companies alleging numerous labor law violations including unpaid wages and inadequate break times.
Plaintiff Alleges Hospital Negligence Led to Mother's Wrongful Death
Jolie Bruns has taken legal action against Los Robles Regional Medical Center and Dr. Hazel B. Abaya for allegedly causing her mother's wrongful death through negligent medical practices in February 2022.
Plaintiff alleges Amazon.com Services LLC violated labor laws
Adriana Yarelis De Jesus has taken legal action against Amazon.com Services LLC for alleged labor law violations including unpaid wages and pregnancy discrimination.
Partner Judy Suwatanapongched Selected as 2025 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow
Sheppard Mullin is pleased to announce that Los Angeles-based Business Trial partner Judy Suwatanapongched has been selected as the firm’s 2025 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellow.
Andre Thiollier Named Latino Business Leadership Honoree by Silicon Valley Business Journal
Foley & Lardner LLP partner André Thiollier is recognized by Silicon Valley Business Journal as an honoree for the publication’s 2025 Latino Business Leadership Awards.
Judge: Profs can't challenge CA community college DEI rules, because rules haven't been enforced yet
A federal judge has rejected, for now, a lawsuit brought by Fresno-area community college instructors challenging California's community college DEI regulations. The instructors said the rules are an unconstitutional threat vs professors who could be found to be insufficiently 'anti-racist'
Trade association: California agency should rethink 'burdensome' cybersecurity proposals
A trade association is pushing back on plans by the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) to approve new cybersecurity regulations that critics say are burdensome, rigid, ineffective and at odds with existing federal rules.
Former Employee Alleges Wrongful Termination Against Healthcare Provider
Shanna Strevel has filed a lawsuit against Reimbursement Consultants Inc., alleging wrongful termination after reporting workplace violations at Ventura County Adult Day Health Care.
Plaintiff alleges State Insurance Entity violated employment laws
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against a state insurance fund alleging wrongful termination due to discrimination related to his wife's medical condition.
Insurance Firm Sues Individual Over Alleged Embezzlement Scheme
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company has initiated legal proceedings against Shannon Farnsworth over allegations of theft and embezzlement involving significant financial losses for one of its clients.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Oportun Inc., a lending business giant for workplace discrimination
Lisa Yvonne Reyes has taken legal action against Oportun Inc., accusing them of workplace discrimination based on age and disability following multiple health issues during employment as a store team leader since December 2018 until January 2023...
Former Employee Alleges Wrongful Termination Against Caregiving Company
Maria Serrato has filed a lawsuit against her former employer alleging wrongful termination after reporting resident mistreatment at a caregiving company.
A global look at systemic issues of justice: Marcela Prieto
Marcela Prieto, Associate Professor of Law at USC Gould School of Law, is not only an accomplished academic but also a dedicated advocate for justice.
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