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Today's News

Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


The dispute over whether young adults can buy firearms has divided circuits across the country, with some appellate court panels striking down laws as violat...


Civil Litigation


PETA accuses an unaccredited zoo of hiding endangered big cats with companies linked to a national adult entertainment empire.


Environmental & Energy


Attorneys split on impact of Newsom's CEQA overhaul

Jul. 2, 2025
By Malcolm Maclachlan

AB 130 reshapes how California's environmental review law applies to housing projects--but attorneys say it's far from the end of CEQA challenges.


Labor/Employment


A San Bernardino County jury largely cleared Northwest Pallet Services LLC of wage and break violations, marking a rare trial victory for a California employ...


State Bar & Bar Associations


An appellate court upheld a 2005 State Bar policy keeping inactive licensees from working as mediators or arbitrators -- a rule now facing a potential high c...


Civil Litigation


Underdog Sports sued California's attorney general to block a legal opinion on fantasy sports, arguing the state lacks authority and warning the move could j...


Columns

Torts/Personal Injury

Supreme Court clips Supremacy Clause shield in FTCA cases

Jul. 2, 2025
By Michael E. Rubinstein

The Supreme Court's Martin ruling strips federal law enforcement of a key shield in FTCA suits, barring the use of the...


Alternative Dispute Resolution

In Getzels v. The State Bar of California, the Court of Appeal held that inactive attorneys are barred from serving as...


Immigration, Administrative/Regulatory

In pursuit of its unprecedented goal to deport one million immigrants, the second Trump administration has used legally and et...



Verdicts & Settlements

Race Discrimination April Curley, Desiree Mayon... $50,000,000
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Wage and Hour Troy Ferrer, individually, ... $3,035,000
Collection In re: Diana Lara $3,000,000
Breach of Implied Contract Trevor McCartney, Robert Ar... $1,800,000
Unfair Competition Christopher Lomeli and Dani... $1,500,000
Wage and Hour Kimberly Pelletier, an indi... $1,425,000
Auto v. Auto Juan Jose Perez, Adriana S.... $1,400,000
Wage and Hour Josue Torres, as individual... $400,000
Wage and Hour Lidia Crisanto and Ulises P... $346,928

On the Move

Eimer Stahl LLP

Jun. 27, 2025


Joseph Tartakovsky joined Eimer Stahl LLP as a counsel in Campbell. The move was June 9, 2025.

Tartakovsky's practice focuses on government investigations and enforcement actions, complex civil and constitutional litigation, and pharmaceutical matters. A former Assistant U.S. Attorney in San Francisco and Deputy Solicitor General of Nevada, he brings nearly a decade of senior government experience, including leading major investigations involving cybercrime, cryptocurrency, consumer fraud, and pharmaceutical offenses. He regularly partners with federal regulatory and enforcement agencies and advises on high-stakes litigation strategy.


Details

Eimer Stahl LLP has 40 attorneys in three offices including Campbell. Among the law firm's key practice areas are Complex Commercial Litigation, Antitrust, Class Actions, Data Privacy, Appellate. The firm’s website is https://www.eimerstahl.com/

Address

1999 South Bascom Avenue Suite 1025 , Campbell CA 95008 US
T: (408) 889-1670

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Daily Appellate Report

Arbitration, Consumer Law

Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc. v. Walmart, Inc.

Plaintiff who agreed to arbitration as an individual did not bind the state, so he could maintain qui tam action on behalf of the real party in interest, the state.


Municipal Law, Utilities

Rogers v. City of Redlands

City's imposition of a surcharge to its waste refuse customers to help alleviate street repair costs incurred from the impact of refuse vehicles violated Vehicle Code section 9400.8.


Civil Procedure

RND Contractors, Inc. v. Superior Court (Wiseman + Rohy Structural Engineers)

In case of first impression, any adverse party may oppose a motion for summary judgment even if plaintiff did not oppose the motion and there was no cross-claim.


Employment Law, Civil Procedure

Harrington v. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

District courts must assess each opt-in plaintiff's claim in collective action under Fair Labor Standards Act for sufficient connections to the defendant's activities in the forum state t...


Administrative Agencies

Obrien v. Bisignano

Substantial evidence did not support administrative law judge's determination that disability insurance applicant's past telemarketing jobs constituted "past relevant work."