Navigating the Legal Hazards of California Law
It has been one week since what is arguably the most surprising and consequential election of many of our lifetimes. While I steer clear of partisan politics at this blog, the impact and aftermath of the 2016 Election on California’s future and identity is too large to ignore. My own home, Orange County, went Democratic […]
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Last night was a historic election, and I’m still a bit groggy for having stayed up so late on a weeknight. Here on the Left Coast, California passed Prop 64 which legalizes the possession and use of marijuana (as fully expected). But before everyone gets too excited, it is helpful to bear in mind some […]
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Guest Post by Creighton Magid, Dorsey & Whitney LCL Note: Lawsuits relating to alleged consumer confusion arising from representations and statements about food products are a frequent topic of this blog is. Below is an excellent article written by my partner, Chip Magid, in which he addresses litigation and regulatory risks relating to food manufacturers’ […]
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Zara’s USA, Inc., the affiliate of the Spanish fashion designer, has been hit with a class action lawsuit here on the left coast. The lawsuit, Rose v. Zara USA, Inc., U.S. Dist. Court, Central Dist. of Cal. Case No. 2:16-cv-6229, advances a relatively simple and novel set of theories. Plaintiff, represented by counsel Mark Geragos, contends that Zara […]
Continue reading...Here is a terrific article on the brave new world of the “gig” economy and related legal issues, ranging from Uber drivers to self-driving cars. I was not familiar with the term “gig” economy and found a good summary of the concept here, along with a video link that discusses all sorts of legal issues. […]
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A lawsuit was filed earlier this week which challenges the constitutionality of Cal. Penal Code § 26820, a California statute aimed at regulating the sale of guns. Tracy Rifle & Pistol LLC v. Harris (E.D. Cal. filed Nov. 10, 2014). The statute provides: No handgun or imitation handgun, or placard advertising the sale or other […]
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It’s a great time of the year, in large part because one of my favorite pastimes is watching football, usually with my teenage son, an avid fan as well as a high school football player. A few weeks ago, when a game was becoming a lopsided contest diminishing its entertainment value, I began to summarize […]
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I am always amused by the manner in which class action lawyers attempt to capitalize on current events and public fears in bringing a “cutting edge” lawsuit that will garner a great amount of media attention. Although the Ebola headlines are giving way to the election news, last week, the first Ebola related class action […]
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Kent Schmidt
Partner
Southern California
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Partner in the Trial Department since 2008 (Associate 2000-2007). Member of the Electronic Discovery Practice Group (2008-present). Practices in the area of general business litigation, with an emphasis in unfair business practices, trade secret litigation, class actions, product liability, securities litigation and enforcement and other commercial disputes, employment law, intellectual property and Prop 65 (environmental) claims.
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