News from January 2025
Orange County officials, U.S. Justice Department reach accord over illegal use of informants
The U.S. Justice Department and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) have approved a settlement to resolve a long-running controversy over the use of informants in county jails in ways that violated defendants’ constitutional rights.
LDS Church defeats bid to force refunds of 'tithes' over mall development
A majority of an 11-member panel of the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said there was no proof Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints leaders lied to members about how it was funding a mall development project. Other judges on the panel said the lawsuit had serious First Amendment problems
CA plastics lawsuit abuses courts, defendants using unconstitutional legal molds
Law professor says California Attorney General Rob Bonta's decision to join with environmental activists to sue ExxonMobil over its Advanced Plastics Recycling programs is "Orwellian," defying both the rule of law and the Constitution.
CA 'teen social media addiction' law remains on hold, for now, court says
A federal appeals panel has blocked California from enforcing its new law restricting teen social media use while it weighs an appeal from social media and tech companies arguing the law is unconstitutional. The state says the law is needed to tame teen social media addiction
Plaintiffs' video evidence: 'arcing and sparking' from SCE equipment prior to Eaton Fire
Plaintiffs’ attorneys have urged a judge to expand a restraining order against Southern California Edison to preserve equipment and electrical fault data in the wake of a new Eaton Fire video allegedly showing arcing and sparking from an SCE transmission tower.
Polsinelli Grows West Coast Footprint with Health Care Corporate Attorney Ron Grace in LA
Polsinelli is pleased to welcome Ron S. Grace as a principal in the firm’s Los Angeles office. With a strong focus on the health care industry, Grace advises clients on a wide variety of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, private placements of equity securities and general contract, securities and health care matters.
An optimist’s vision for the future of law and justice: Aya Gruber
For Professor Aya Gruber, law is more than a career; it’s a calling rooted in history and personal conviction.
Appeals court: Ex-USC linebacker's family can't sue NCAA over player's CTE, death
Panel rejects widow's attempt to invoke assumption of risk doctrine
Attorney General Bonta Issues Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order Targeting the LGBTQ+ Community
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the followed statement regarding President Trump’s recent executive order that targets the LGBTQ+ community.
Getting down to brass tax
Ed McCaffery loves the freedom of being a law professor.
Plaintiffs accuse Jazzberry Digital Solutions Inc., a digital solutions company accused of fraud
A group of California residents has filed a lawsuit against Jazzberry Digital Solutions Inc., accusing them of defrauding investors through unregistered securities offerings promising high returns that never materialized
2025 California Breakfast Briefing Series - San Jose on January 30, 2025
A series of new employment law bills has been signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom and will take effect next year. Our annual roundup of California employment laws will review each new law and offer practical compliance suggestions.
Jennifer Post, Daniel Wu Named LABJ Leaders of Influence
Thompson Coburn Los Angeles partners Jennifer Post and Daniel Wu were named Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
Plaintiff Alleges Medical Negligence Against Healthcare Providers Resulting in Cancer Diagnosis
Sarah R. Murray has taken legal action against Women's Health Group of Ventura and Dr. Patrick W. Diesfeld for alleged medical negligence leading to a cancer diagnosis after years under their care without proper detection or treatment measures...
California Consumer Alleges Retail Giant Misled Buyers with False Product Origin Claims
A California resident has filed a lawsuit against Bloomingdales.com for allegedly deceiving consumers about product origins.
California class action alleges fluoride content of mouth rinses could harm children
Concerns about fluoride’s effects on young children have led to recent class-action filings in federal courts in California and Illinois alleging that some toothpastes and fluoride rinses are being marketed in a way that poses dangers to young children.
California 'Clean Cars' waiver up in the air, as Trump asks SCOTUS to put challenge on hold
The Justice Department asked the U.S. Supreme Court to pause the challenge launched by oil companies to the EPA's grant of a waiver that would allow California to move ahead with its 'Clean Cars' zero emissions rules. Energy companies say the waiver would allow California to unilaterally put them out of business nationwide
Plaintiff Anthony Bouyer Alleges QSP LLC Violated Disability Access Laws
Anthony Bouyer has filed a lawsuit against QSP LLC in Ventura Superior Court for alleged violations of disability access laws at a Simi Valley property.
Plaintiffs accuse property management firm Ventura Investment Co. of violating tenant screening laws
Five California residents have filed a lawsuit against Ventura Investment Co., claiming violations of consumer protection laws related to tenant screenings.
Plaintiff alleges retailer's deceptive pricing scheme violates California law
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Charles Komar & Sons Inc., alleging deceptive pricing practices on their website BedheadPJs.com by falsely advertising discounts in violation of California law.