State attorneys in California are making moves to dismiss parts of a lawsuit that has been brought against the Air Resources Board by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association. That business litigation is challenging emissions regulations, arguing that the...
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Unethical disability business legislation plagues companies
The Americans with Disabilities Act is designed to protect disabled individuals from systematic discrimination that has been known to occur throughout the nation. However, what happens when ADA business litigation goes too far? In California, some small businesses are...
Chemical spill leads to business litigation for manufacturer
It could happen anywhere - a deadly chemical spill from an industrial plant that leads to widespread contaminated water. Although news media have not reported such incidents recently in California, residents of West Virginia have been suffering inconvenience and...
California’s Prop 65 only promotes frivolous business litigation
California is known for its special protections and warnings designed to benefit consumers. In fact, throughout the state, residents and visitors will notice signs in public places and businesses warning of exposure to chemicals that could cause cancer. The...
Unfair business litigation blames lead paint companies
Most people would agree that removing lead from the houses where California children live is likely a noble pursuit. After all, it only makes sense to safeguard our future by preventing health problems among the young generations. However, a recent ruling related to...
13 years on, tech companies settle
Technology company Rambus has been aggressively pursuing other memory chip companies for the past 14 years and recently came to a settlement with another company. Following an extensive business litigation case, an agreement was reached providing that Micron...
No ruling yet on shutdown of Irwindale Sriracha factory
What do you do when you make a product that's loved by millions, but your neighbors say that it's making their lives unbearable? That's the issue facing Huy Fong Foods, the maker of Sriracha. The manufacturing of the famous hot sauce at its plant in Irwindale,...
Major chain claims contract break was worth the price
Many Los Angeles residents are fans of Starbucks coffee, but may not be aware that they have recently been involved in a court battle. Area businesses may wish to learn lessons from this case, which has resolved after a three-year court battle. Starbucks will be...
California cycling equipment company settles trademark dispute
Any business in California or elsewhere takes trademark infringement very seriously. Companies work hard to produce products that will be well-received by consumers, so hearing that another company has been selling items under your brand name can be infuriating....
Whiskey wars: the battle over whiskey bottles heads to court
Anyone in Long Beach with a business knows just how important a trademarked image or item can be. Consumers start to recognize that image and associate it with a brand or product. Over time, many businesses hope people will see the image and just buy the product with...
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