An attorney for investors alleging Jessica Alba's the Honest Company Inc. failed to disclose negative trends before an initial public offering argued on Monday that the proposed class is properly defined after a California federal judge wondered if granting class certification is "kicking the can" to a messy claims process.
Former physician Julian Omidi was sentenced to seven years in prison Monday by a California federal judge for orchestrating a massive insurance fraud with his famous 1-800-GET-THIN lap-band weight loss company, significantly less than the 22 years sought by the federal government for his conviction on dozens of counts.
The California State Capitol building was closed for a time Thursday morning after law enforcement authorities said "credible threats" were made against the structure by a man believed responsible for two shooting incidents in the area.
A California federal judge on Wednesday issued a permanent injunction sought by Monster Energy following its $293 million false advertising win against Vital Pharmaceuticals over its Bang energy drink, ruling Vital must cease selling Bang products featuring the words "creatine" within 60 days, along with other significant restrictions.
A California judge on Tuesday dismissed extortion and emotional distress claims against television personality Lauren Sanchez and her Bird Marella attorneys brought by her brother, freeing the law firm from allegations it falsely accused him in a draft complaint of sexually abusing Sanchez.