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Preemption Win for Federal Credit Union in the Ninth Circuit on Bounced Check Fee Claims

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In a significant ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a consumer’s state law claims against a federal credit union on federal preemption grounds. The putative class action...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Two California Appellate Decisions Highlight Liability Risks Arising From Hospital "Conditions of Admission" Forms and Billing...

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In the ever-evolving world of healthcare billing, two recent reported California appellate court decisions, Naranjo v. Doctors Medical Center of Modesto and Dameron Hospital Association v. Progressive Casualty Insurance...more

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Maker Of 5-hour ENERGY® Falls Short On Robinson-Patman Act Claims Again

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On May 28, 2025, the United States District Court for the Central District of California held that plaintiffs failed to prove that they incurred an antitrust injury flowing from the differential promotional allowances...more

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Ninth Circuit Affirms District Court’s Rejection Of Private State Law Claims Against Qualcomm

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On February 25, 2025, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the United States District Court for the Northern District of California’s rejection of unlawful tying, exclusive dealing, and unfair competition claims...more

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California Employers Face Feb. 14 Deadline and Tighter Non-Compete Prohibitions

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California has long had the most restrictive laws against employee non-compete agreements. Effective January 1, two new legislative bills, Senate Bill 699 and Assembly Bill 1076, tightened California’s restrictions even...more

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California Wage and Hour Potpourri: Liquidated Damages, UCL Awards, Sick Leave Penalties, Rent in Waiting Time Penalties, and More

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Sometimes, a wage and hour decision touches upon several noteworthy issues, either addressing them for the first time, in new contexts, or serving as a good reminder on topics. ...more

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California Court of Appeal Finds Hospitals Do Not Have a Duty to Disclose ER Level Fees

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On June 17, 2022, the First Appellate District of the California Court of Appeal issued a decision in Saini v. Sutter Health, Case No. A162081, affirming the decision of the Superior Court in Alameda County to dismiss class...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Even When Civil Penalties Are Sought, Unfair Competition and False Advertising Claims Remain Equitable and Will Not Be Tried by a...

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The California Supreme Court recently held that claims brought by the government for civil penalties under California’s unfair competition law (B&PC § 17200, et seq.) and false advertising law (B&PC § 17500, et seq.) are to...more

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California: No Jury Trials in Unfair Competition Law and False Advertising Law Cases (and Proposition 65 Cases?)

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The California Supreme Court held there is no statutory or constitutional right to a jury trial in actions brought under the Unfair Competition Law (UCL) and False Advertising Law (FAL). Its reasoning and basis likely...more

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