Conferences

Judge Weighs Innovative Dispute Resolution in Apple Labor Code Case, Leaving Future of Early Evaluation Conferences Uncertain

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A Superior Court judge in California has postponed a ruling on whether to utilize a newly introduced approach for resolving disputes in a significant case against Apple. This case centers on the company’s alleged violations of the state’s Labor Code. The innovative resolution method, called an early evaluation conference, is part of the changes enacted under the 2024 amendments to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). This procedural tweak aims to facilitate quicker settlements of PAGA claims, thereby alleviating the burden of extended litigation for all parties involved. By implementing early evaluation conferences, the reforms … Read more

Federal Judge Aileen Cannon Under Fire for Undisclosed Attendances at Conservative Conferences Amid Ongoing Judicial Ethics Debates

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WASHINGTON — In a recent revelation, Federal Judge Aileen Cannon, appointed by former President Donald Trump, has come under fire for not fully disclosing her attendance at several conservative conferences. This oversight adds to a growing list of concerns regarding her rulings and conduct, especially highlighted by her controversial decisions in a case involving classified documents associated with Trump. The lack of transparency was first brought to light by investigative reporting which detailed her participation in events such as a banquet at George Mason University’s Law and Economics Center honoring the late Supreme Court Justice … Read more