Taylor Swift Finally Speaks in Shake It Off Copyright Suit
As described in detail here, in 2017 two music artists sued Taylor Swift and others, claiming that her 2014 hit song Shake It Off infringed
August 10, 2022
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Cali CoA Addresses Due Process Issues When Imposing Alter Ego Liability Post-Judgment
States offer their citizens the privilege of doing business through the corporate form, such as a traditional corporation, or an LLC. The principal advantage of
August 8, 2022
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“Oh So Now You Remember!”
While TV shows and movies about lawsuits often involve earth-shattering surprises revealed for the first time at trial, in real litigation life, the goal of
July 28, 2022
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Male Lawyer Facing Bar Discipline for Making Allegedly Sexist Remark in Court
Lawyers argue to the judge in court every day—essentially competing for the judge’s approval of their arguments. As with all competition, sometimes things get heated.
July 25, 2022
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New False Advertising Lawsuit Claims Skittles Candy is “Unfit for Human Consumption”
California has some very robust consumer protection laws, including those providing remedies for false advertising and dangerous products. As a litigator, I have represented plaintiffs
July 19, 2022
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Ninth Circuit Reverses Class Certification in Wage Case Over Individualized Questions on the Existence of Damages
The Ninth Circuit recently weighed in on class action certification requirements in an employment case from the Northern District of California. The plaintiffs alleged that
July 15, 2022
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Lawsuit Against TikTok Claims Two Minor Children Died While Performing the “TikTok Blackout Challenge”
The parents of two children recently brought suit in Los Angeles against social media giant TikTok. In their complaint, the parents allege that the children,
July 5, 2022
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Singer Ricky Martin Hit by Manager’s Lawsuit (And Some Mud)
An individual claiming to have been singer Ricky Martin’s manager sued the performer in Los Angeles state court this week, alleging she is owed millions
July 1, 2022
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“Everybody Does It” Still Not a Good Excuse
Small mistakes can have big consequences, and can make for some amusing legal decisions. Like the time a major bank accidentally wired $900 million to
June 28, 2022
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California CoA Expansively Applies Business Sale Exception to Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
In California, contractual provisions that prevent a person from engaging in a profession, trade or business are generally void. See California Business and Professions Code
June 25, 2022
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