Alaina Lancaster

July 09, 2020 | The Recorder

Just as Airbnb has allowed hosts to monetize an unused spare bedroom, a sharing economy for digital resources would allow individuals, corporations, governments and schools to mitigate their infrastructure outlays while simultaneously supporting local innovation by startups.

By Sam Dibble and Clark Wilkes

7 minute read

July 09, 2020 | The Recorder

The court's decision in the case could resolve a circuit split regarding whether an automatic telephone dialing system needs to use a random or sequential number generator.

By Alaina Lancaster

3 minute read

July 08, 2020 | The Recorder

The class action complaint alleges that the San Jose Police Department falsely arrests people for prostitution without warrant or probable cause with the "tacit understanding that it would promote the unconstitutional and illegal goal of reducing the number of Transgendered Persons who appear in public,."

By Alaina Lancaster

3 minute read

July 08, 2020 | The Recorder

Facebook's Paul Grewal said he wanted to be a part of Coinbase's "vision for an open financial system for the world," according to a blog post written by the cryptocurrency firm's chief operating officer.

By Alaina Lancaster

2 minute read

July 08, 2020 | The Recorder

When asked if Frank Bottini plans to bring more shareholder derivative lawsuits against Silicon Valley companies who allegedly do not follow through on their diversity initiatives, the Bottini & Bottini lawyer said Oracle is certainly not the only company that lacks diversity in its top ranks.

By Alaina Lancaster

8 minute read

July 08, 2020 | Law.com

More lawsuits could be on the horizon seeking to dismantle Big Tech's "Old Boy's" clubs.

By Alaina Lancaster

9 minute read

July 07, 2020 | The Recorder

Roughly 300 California law firms benefited from the program, according to disclosure data.

By Alaina Lancaster

3 minute read

July 07, 2020 | The Recorder

Private companies and nonprofit entities in many sectors are finding a role to play in projects aimed at providing the infrastructure needed to curtail and adapt to climate change.

By Jesse Medlong, Craig Tighe and Elizabeth Callahan

7 minute read

July 03, 2020 | The Recorder

A shareholder suit against Oracle argues that the company is "the oldest and most egregious 'Old Boy's Club' in Silicon Valley."

By Alaina Lancaster

5 minute read

July 02, 2020 | The Recorder

Why is the legal industry still woefully behind in its ability to retain and promote a broad array of talent, particularly lawyers of color?

By Brenda Pontiff

7 minute read