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Expect a Wave of Unlawful Detainer Actions Post-Pandemic
One question out there is about the timeline of when the courts will be conducting regular business again once the emergency rules (which shut them down earlier this year) expire. But first, what were these California Judicial Counsel Emergency Rules? The key provisions of the Emergency Rules related to civil cases are outlined below: Unlawful […]
Tablet Containing World’s Oldest Literary Work Subject of International Legal Fight
Last year, a Mesopotamian cuneiform tablet bearing part of the Epic of Gilgamesh, thought to be the oldest work of literature in history, was confiscated from the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. Today, it sits in a Department of Homeland Security warehouse in New York, the subject of both a civil forfeiture action […]
JCPenney, Sephora Resolve Dispute
Retail has always been extremely tough and the limitations of our current times haven’t helped very much. But this week brought a little bit of good news for two retailers, J.C. Penny and Sephora, who are moving toward a new joint enterprise operating agreement. The two companies have resolved their legal dispute and reaffirmed […]
Red Granite to Settle with the Wolf of Wall Street
We cover a lot of disputes on this blog and most end up with a decision one way or the other. But this one involves the settlement of a $300 million fraud suit initiated by Jordan Belfort (aka The Wolf of Wall Street) alleging that Red Granite (producer of the film) was too nervous to further monetize […]
Should Debt Collection be Halted During a Health Crisis?
These strange times have raised many questions, but none as interesting as personal debt collection. “Debt collection should be halted during the coronavirus crisis,” the Los Angeles City Council urged in a proposal that passed unanimously this week. The proposal, introduced by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, does not take any immediate action to halt the practice […]
Honey Bunches of What?
First of all, once again this blog found a legal story for you NOT about the coronavirus! This one is about breakfast cereal. A federal judge said a California shopper can sue Post Holdings Inc. for misleading consumers into believing honey was a key sweetener for its Honey Bunches of Oats cereal, rather than refined […]
Tesla Settles Robo-Taxi Dispute with Zoox
It’s getting hard to talk about ANYTHING besides the virus these days, but here’s one for you — it’s about robo-taxis, which are self-driving electric cars like you’ve only seen in the movies. Electric-vehicle maker Tesla and Zoox, a self-driving-car start-up, announced yesterday that they’ve reached a settlement regarding Tesla’s March 2019 lawsuit, according […]
Staples Won’t Pay April Rents
As the business world has come to complete standstill over the coronavirus, office supply chain Staples recently informed landlords across the U.S. that it will NOT pay April rents for any of its stores, even though the locations remain open. According to sources, commercial landlords are stuck in a tightening vise, forgiving or deferring payments […]
Once the Coronavirus is Contained, There WILL be Lawsuits
Sure, you’re probably reading this in a locked room by yourself completely filled with toilet tissue and cases of bottled water, but the fact is, this virus situation will end. And when it does, the lawsuits will be coming. According to news sources, Manufacturers may sue over missed deadlines, while suppliers could sue energy companies, […]
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