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Google’s $100 Million Advertiser Class Action Settlement: What You Need to Know
After more than a decade of litigation, Google has agreed to pay $100 million to settle a long-running class action lawsuit brought by advertisers who alleged they were misled and overcharged through Google’s advertising platform (formerly AdWords, now Google Ads). Background of the Case The lawsuit, originally filed in 2011, accused Google of: Charging advertisers for clicks […]
READ MOREWhen Autopilot Crossed the Line: Tesla’s $329 Million Verdict in Florida
When Autopilot Crossed the Line: Tesla’s $329 Million Verdict in Florida In August 2025, a Miami federal jury delivered a landmark verdict: Tesla was ordered to pay $329 million in damages following a tragic fatal crash involving its Autopilot system. The ruling has sent shockwaves through the automotive and legal communities alike—raising pressing questions about the […]
READ MOREWhat is the Legal Doctrine of “Equitable Subrogation” in California?
What is Equitable Subrogation, Generally? Equitable Subrogation is a legal doctrine that allows a party (often a lender or guarantor) that has made payments on behalf of another party to assume the legal rights of the original creditor when seeking to enforce rights against a third party. It essentially allows a party to “step into […]
READ MOREEquitable Liens: How Courts Override Recorded Claims
Equitable Liens are not like traditional liens which arise from contracts. Equitable liens are created by the courts, meaning courts have the ability to grant and impose equitable liens to ensure fairness in a transaction. These liens grant creditors an interest in a debtor’s property that they might otherwise not have had due to legal […]
READ MORECan You Sue Your Business Partner?
A California business litigation attorney knows that suing your business partner is not something that anyone wants to have to do. When you file a lawsuit against a business partner, you are making a disagreement you are having even more adversarial. You and your partner are both likely to spend a lot of money, and […]
READ MORECA Executive Order N-80-20
California Executive Order N-80-20 signed by Governor Newsom on September 23, 2020, is summarized as follows: California proclaimed a State of Emergency as a result of COVID-19 on March 4, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and other public health measures continue to affect individuals, business, and governmental agencies. Many businesses have suffered financial hardship […]
READ MORESettlement Offers Under Code of Civil Procedure section 998
A settlement offer made under CCP 998 imposes certain consequences/penalties in the event the offer is rejected and a “more favorable judgment or award” is not obtained at trial, as follows: Mandatory: A plaintiff loses the right to recover court costs incurred after the offer was made and, in addition, must pay the defendant’s postoffer court costs. The plaintiff may […]
READ MOREEmployer Labor Commission Proceedings
Labor Commission proceedings are set up as streamlined, less formal proceedings, to allow employees the opportunity to pursue claims against their employers with minimal cost. An employee or employer is not required to be represented by counsel, and often times is not. While Labor Commission proceedings are generally considered more “employee friendly” than civil actions, […]
READ MORELABOR COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
Labor Commission proceedings are set up as streamlined, less formal proceedings, to allow employees the opportunity to pursue claims against their employers with minimal cost. An employee is not required to be represented by counsel, and often times is not. Here are the general steps required to obtain a resolution using the Labor Commission proceedings: […]
READ MOREDEATH OF A PARTY
The Person You Were Suing Suddenly Dies, Now What? The answer lies within the statutory language found in California Code of Civil Procedure and the California Probate Code. See Code of Civil Procedure Sections 337.40 through 377.42; and Probate Code Sections 550 through 554. When a party to a lawsuit dies, the opposing party must take […]
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