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California sues Tesla for discrimination and harassment of Black workers

JURIST

In a complaint filed at the Alameda County Superior Court, the DFEH alleged “unchecked racism” in Tesla’s Fremont factory. It also includes causes of action for the failure to prevent discrimination under the FEHA and for unequal pay under the Labor Code.

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US and UK Rohingya refugees sue Facebook alleging dissemination of ‘hateful and dangerous misinformation’

JURIST

The causes of action in the suit include strict product liability and negligence, and specifically addresses the following questions of law: whether Facebook (i.e. The causes of action in the suit include strict product liability and negligence, and specifically addresses the following questions of law: whether Facebook (i.e.

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Alianza Americas files class-action against FL Governor for flight of migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard

JURIST

Alianza Americas Tuesday filed a class-action lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on behalf of nearly 50 migrants flown from San Antonio, Texas, to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. The case is in federal court in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

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Condé Nast Says Models Are “Inhibiting Free Speech” in Vogue Runway Lawsuit

The Fashion Law

On the heels of the high fashion retailer and the magazine publisher pushing back against the models’ claims in respective motions to dismiss, and a New York federal court stripping down the case, Condé Nast is trying to get the rest of the case – including the plaintiffs’ right of publicity and unjust enrichment claims – tossed out. .

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Supreme Court will decide easement, sentencing cases

At the Lectern

At the Supreme Court’s conference yesterday, a double one, actions of note included: Implied easements. The court agreed to hear Romero v. Shih , at least to decide this limited issue: “Did the trial court correctly find the existence of an implied easement under the facts?” ” Sentencing.

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Supreme Court Limits Standing for Class-Action Suits Under FCRA

Constitutional Law Reporter

By a vote of 5-4, the justices held that only a plaintiff concretely harmed by a defendant’s violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) has Article III standing to seek damages against that private defendant in federal court. The FCRA also creates a cause of action for consumers to sue and recover damages for certain violations.

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By Chloe Co-Founder is Suing Bain Capital, Other Investors in Trademark Battle Over the Buzzy Vegan Brand

The Fashion Law

In connection with the various causes of action, she is seeking an award of compensatory, treble, and punitive damages; an award of attorney’s fees and costs; and an award of prejudgment interest. . ” Fast forward to early this year, and Judge Jesse Furman of the U.S. million in attorneys’ fees and costs. .