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Lawsuit alleges Oura Ring misleads on sleep-tracking claims
technology2 days ago

Lawsuit alleges Oura Ring misleads on sleep-tracking claims

A Northern District of California class-action claims the Oura Ring cannot actually track sleep because it doesn’t measure brain activity, eye movements, or muscle tone, and instead relies on AI inferences from inputs it can’t verify. The suit, targeting Oura’s advertising, alleges fraudulent marketing and seeks more than $5 million for 100+ members under California’s Unfair Competition Law, False Advertising Law, and CLRA. Oura has not yet commented in the article.

via Mashable|
#advertising-claims#california-law#class-action
French squatter overstays LA mansion, exposing California eviction maze
crime1 month ago

French squatter overstays LA mansion, exposing California eviction maze

World Series of Poker player Wendy Weissman rented her $1.9 million Hermosa Beach townhouse for 30 days to a French tenant who stayed 48 days, refused to leave, and leveraged California occupancy laws to become a tenant, risking thousands in lost rent and damages. Airbnb removed the guest after the dispute, police called it a civil matter, and a later water leak helped trigger action, underscoring the eviction hurdles and the host’s losses.

via New York Post|
#airbnb#california-law#crime
Garner Says Paparazzi Endangered Her Kids, Sparking California Paparazzi Reform
culture1 month ago

Garner Says Paparazzi Endangered Her Kids, Sparking California Paparazzi Reform

Jennifer Garner described how aggressive paparazzi in the 2000s endangered her family—driving through red lights, onto lawns, and even knocking over her children at preschool—leading to California’s anti-paparazzi law after she testified in 2013. She says the situation has cooled somewhat with two longtime paparazzi assigned to her, but she notes ongoing safety concerns and a troubling Stockholm syndrome-esque dynamic with her most trusted photographer.

via The Cut|
#california-law#celebrity-culture#culture
Charges Dropped for California Radiologist After Mental-Health Diversion Completion
crime1 month ago

Charges Dropped for California Radiologist After Mental-Health Diversion Completion

A California radiologist, Dharmesh Patel, had all charges—initially including attempted murder—dismissed after completing a two-year mental-health diversion program with treatment from a Stanford psychiatrist and a family therapist. The 2023 incident, in which he drove a Tesla off a 250-foot cliff along the Pacific Coast Highway, injured his wife and two children but left them alive, led to regulatory scrutiny (including a Medical Board license suspension). The judge’s dismissal followed California’s 2023 mental-health diversion framework, with prosecutors signaling they will seek changes to curb eligibility for such cases in the future.

via CNN|
#california-law#charges-dropped#crime
California allergen-label rule reshapes menus for national chains
business1 month ago

California allergen-label rule reshapes menus for national chains

Starting July 1, California’s Senate Bill 68 (Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences) requires restaurants with 20+ locations and at least one in California to clearly state whether each menu item contains any of the Big Nine allergens (milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, sesame) across physical, digital, and third‑party menus, with QR codes or a physical allergen booklet as backup; chains like Outback Steakhouse, Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn must comply to inform customers with food allergies.

via New York Post|
#allergen-disclosure#big-nine-allergens#business
Britney Spears leans into spiritual journey after wet-reckless plea
entertainment3 months ago

Britney Spears leans into spiritual journey after wet-reckless plea

Britney Spears posted about her 'spiritual journey' on Instagram after pleading guilty to a California wet-reckless driving violation stemming from a March arrest. She received one day in jail (time served) and 12 months of probation; she did not appear in court and was represented by attorney Michael A. Goldstein. The charge was reduced from a DUI, and details about the substance involved were not disclosed.

via NBC News|
#britney-spears#california-law#entertainment
Twigs presses legal challenge to NDA over Shia LaBeouf sexual-abuse disclosures
entertainment5 months ago

Twigs presses legal challenge to NDA over Shia LaBeouf sexual-abuse disclosures

FKA twigs filed a Los Angeles Superior Court suit to block parts of her NDA with Shia LaBeouf that she says illegally silence survivors of sexual violence, arguing they violate California’s STAND Act; the action follows a prior arbitration demand and settlement over abuse allegations, with Mathew Rosengart representing her and LaBeouf’s team contending the STAND Act does not apply.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#california-law#entertainment#fka-twigs
Emergency Court Ruling Fuels Fears of Anti-Trans Rollback
politics5 months ago

Emergency Court Ruling Fuels Fears of Anti-Trans Rollback

An emergency Supreme Court ruling blocked California from enforcing a 2024 law that bars schools from automatically informing parents about a transgender student’s pronouns or gender expression without consent, a decision advocates say could widen protections rollbacks for transgender youth as the Court weighs other related cases (sports participation, conversion therapy). The majority found the policy likely violated parents’ religious and due-process rights, but Justice Kagan dissented. The ruling is temporary and remains in limbo pending appellate review, with the exact timeline unclear.

via KQED|
#california-law#parental-rights#politics
Mental Health Conservatorship Could Tilt Nick Reiner Murder Case
entertainment7 months ago

Mental Health Conservatorship Could Tilt Nick Reiner Murder Case

Nick Reiner’s 2020–2021 mental-health conservatorship, intended for gravely disabled individuals, could complicate the murder case against him, depending on his competence and whether his mental illness affected premeditation. His lawyers have discussed defenses such as not guilty by insanity or a lesser charge like manslaughter, with doctors’ evaluations likely shaping the strategy. Prosecutors remain confident in a conviction, and the death penalty could be considered in rare circumstances.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#california-law#conservatorship#entertainment
Federal Courts Block California's New Labor Law Initiatives
politics7 months ago

Federal Courts Block California's New Labor Law Initiatives

California has enacted a law empowering its labor board to regulate working conditions and union rights amid federal inaction, but the law faces legal challenges from the Trump administration and the NLRB, which argue it oversteps federal authority. Experts believe courts are unlikely to uphold the law due to preemption, potentially leaving workers without effective union protections if the law is overturned.

via CalMatters|
#california-law#federal-vs-state-law#labor-rights