In Anderson v. Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., No. 19-17520 (9th Cir. Mar. 4, 2021), plaintiff investors brought a class action against defendant stockbrokers for allegedly violating federal securities laws and state-law fiduciary duties when they convinced the investors to switch from commission-based accounts to fee-based accounts even though the latter were not suitable...
Last month, the Sacramento Superior Court entered judgment on behalf of our client, the California Fire Chiefs Association, Inc. (“CalChiefs”), and issued a peremptory writ of mandate against the California Emergency Medical Services Authority (“EMSA”), in California Fire Chiefs Association Inc. v. California Emergency Medical Services Authority, No. 34-2019-80003163. CalChiefs, a professional association for more...
California Court Of Appeal Opinion Reinforces Voters’ Right To Approve Local Government Taxes Under California Constitution The California Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Zolly v. City of Oakland, 47 Cal.App.5th 73 (2020), upholds the intent of California voters in adopting article XIII C of the California Constitution (“article XIII C”). Article XIII C generally...
Navigating Risks & Opportunities: Antitrust And Competition Laws During The COVID-19 Pandemic COVID-19 significantly impacts, even if temporarily, how private and public sector entities do business. Whether enterprises are dealing with disruptions to their supply chains or retooling their operations to provide emergency medical gear and equipment, business leaders are exploring collaborative efforts with other...
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