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The latest analysis and commentary about emerging legal trends, announcements from our law firm, and major developments in our cases.

Salahi PC Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of Jewish Studies Scholars in Harvard’s Legal Challenge to Trump Administration

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Yesterday, twenty-seven scholars of Jewish studies from universities across the United States filed an amicus curiae brief in support of Harvard University’s motion for summary judgment in President and Fellows of Harvard College v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a lawsuit challenging politically motivated funding freezes by the Trump administration. Salahi PC supported the … Read more

Bay Area man sues government for abuse in ICE custody

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Hamad Sayad, a 29-year-old Yemeni man, crossed oceans to escape persecution. He thought he was coming to a country that would hear his plea for asylum and grant him refuge. Instead, he found himself locked in a cell, and was later placed in solitary confinement with no explanation after a detention officer confiscated his prayer … Read more

Calhoun v. CIF: California high school athletes challenge compensation rules

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Every year, thousands of high school athletes dedicate countless hours to training, competing, and representing their schools on courts, fields, and tracks. Their talent and hard work is celebrated by their communities, but it is also profitable for athletic associations, media companies, and other corporations. The problem? Athletes see none of that money. Along with … Read more

We’re Accepting Applications for the Jonathan W. Cuneo COSAL/Justice Catalyst Fellowship

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Update June 27, 2025: Thank you for your interest in this position. This application is no longer open. Deadline: June 20, 2025. Salahi PC is participating in the 2026 Justice Catalyst-COSAL Fellowship, a groundbreaking initiative designed to help early-career attorneys promote economic fairness through enforcement of the antitrust laws. Current 2Ls, 3Ls, and lawyers fewer … Read more

Salahi PC files first privacy class action against Dialpad

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On May 1, 2025, we filed a proposed class action against Dialpad in San Francisco Superior Court. Dialpad provides digital telephone services to businesses around the world. The lawsuit alleges that Dialpad’s telephone platform uses artificial intelligence technology to listen in on phone calls between consumers and the businesses that use Dialpad’s services, in violation … Read more

Salahi PC Files Amicus Brief to Stop Deportations and Defend Academic Freedom

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Today, on behalf of 30 faculty associations around the country, we asked for permission to file an amicus brief co-authored with attorneys at Leonard Carder LLP in AAUP v. Rubio, a challenge to the Trump administration’s policy of targeting international students and faculty for deportation based on their views. The brief reminds us of the … Read more

Salahi PC Is Hiring a Litigation Associate

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Salahi PC is a new litigation firm dedicated to advancing social and economic justice. The firm is hiring its first full-time associate. The docket includes individual and class action matters in areas spanning antitrust, consumer protection, employment, and civil rights and liberties. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Read for more details.

Salahi PC Obtains $4.5 Million Class Action Settlement With Bail Hotline

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Judge Susan Illston of the Northern District of California granted final approval of a $4.5 million class action settlement today on behalf of two proposed classes of California residents who cosigned bail bond premium financing agreements with Bail Hotline Bail Bonds (a/k/a DMCG, Inc.), but were not provided with a legally-required … Read more

Can my employer fire me for my political views or activities?

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Many states have important legal protections for workers that are meant to guarantee citizens the freedom to participate in politics without facing retribution at work. California’s protections are amongst the most robust. California Labor Code § 1102 provides that “[n]o employer shall coerce or influence or attempt to coerce or influence his employees through or … Read more

Salahi PC Launches with a Mission to Champion Social and Economic Justice

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – A former partner at two plaintiff-side class action powerhouses has launched Salahi PC, a litigation boutique that will bring a mission-driven approach to the legal profession. The firm is dedicated to advancing social and economic justice by taking on challenging cases and providing superior representation in the fields of antitrust, consumer … Read more

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