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# SALAHI

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- [Salahi PC Wins Privacy Ruling Against Dialpad in AI Eavesdropping Case](https://salahilaw.com/salahi-pc-wins-privacy-ruling-against-dialpad-in-ai-eavesdropping-case/) - In a first-of-its-kind ruling, a San Francisco Superior Court judge has ruled that a proposed class action accusing Dialpad, Inc. of using artificial intelligence to eavesdrop on customer service calls with other companies can move forward. On June 30, 2026, Judge Ethan P. Schulman overruled Dialpad's demurrer to our clients' Second Amended Complaint in Freund
- [Salahi PC Defeats Arbitration and Dismissal in Right of Publicity Case Against Academia.edu](https://salahilaw.com/salahi-pc-defeats-arbitration-and-dismissal-in-right-of-publicity-case-against-academia-edu/) - On May 7, 2026, Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín of the Northern District of California issued an order denying Academia, Inc.'s motion to compel arbitration, denying its motion to dismiss, and granting in part our motion for a protective order. Salahi PC represents the lead plaintiff and the proposed class. The ruling clears the way for the
- [Can an employer deny me a job based on a sealed or nonconviction arrest?](https://salahilaw.com/can-an-employer-deny-me-a-job-based-on-a-sealed-or-nonconviction-arrest/) - California has some of the strongest protections in the country for job applicants with prior arrest records, particularly when those records do not result in a conviction or have been sealed by a court. Despite these protections, employers sometimes violate the law by using sealed or non-conviction arrest records to deny employment. If this has
- [Court Allows Class Action Challenging California's Withholding of Prison "Gate Money" to Proceed](https://salahilaw.com/court-allows-class-action-challenging-californias-withholding-of-prison-gate-money-to-proceed/) - An Alameda County Superior Court judge allowed a proposed class action that challenges the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)’s decades-long practice of withholding “gate money” from people released from prison to proceed. The ruling, issued on April 1, 2026, denied CDCR’s efforts to dismiss the plaintiffs’ central causes of action and rejected the
- [Salahi PC Files Amicus Brief to Stop Deportations and Defend Academic Freedom](https://salahilaw.com/salahi-pc-files-amicus-brief-in-support-of-effort-to-stop-deportations-and-violations-of-academic-freedom/) - 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
- [Class action lawsuit alleges PayByPhone starts parking timers early](https://salahilaw.com/class-action-lawsuit-alleges-paybyphone-starts-parking-timers-early/) - Salahi PC has filed a class action lawsuit against PayByPhone US Inc. and PayByPhone Technologies Inc., alleging that the company starts parking timers before users complete payment in its mobile app, causing drivers to pay for time they never receive. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges
- [Salahi PC files first privacy class action against Dialpad](https://salahilaw.com/salahi-pc-files-first-privacy-class-action-against-dialpad/) - 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
- [Court Allows Sheepherder Wage-Fixing and No-Poach Case to Proceed](https://salahilaw.com/court-allows-sheepherder-wage-fixing-and-no-poach-case-to-proceed/) - We're proud to announce a significant victory for our client, Cirilo Ucharima Alvarado, and thousands of current and former sheepherders who have worked in the United States under the H-2A agricultural visa program. On August 8, 2025, the Judge Miranda Du of the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada denied all motions to dismiss filed
- [We're Accepting Applications for the Jonathan W. Cuneo COSAL/Justice Catalyst Fellowship](https://salahilaw.com/were-accepting-applications-for-the-jonathan-w-cuneo-cosal-justice-catalyst-fellowship/) - Salahi PC announces its participation in the 2026 Justice Catalyst-COSAL Fellowship, designed to help early-career attorneys promote economic fairness through enforcement of the antitrust laws.
- [Salahi PC Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of Jewish Studies Scholars in Harvard's Legal Challenge to Trump Administration](https://salahilaw.com/salahi-pc-files-amicus-brief-on-behalf-of-jewish-studies-scholars-in-harvards-legal-challenge-to-trump-administration/) - 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
- [Bay Area man sues government for abuse in ICE custody](https://salahilaw.com/bay-area-man-sues-government-for-abuse-in-ice-custody/) - 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
- [Calhoun v. CIF: California high school athletes challenge compensation rules](https://salahilaw.com/calhoun-v-cif-california-high-school-athletes-challenge-compensation-rules/) - We're fighting for California high school athletes right to compensation for their athletic services and the use of their name, image, and likeness.
- [Salahi PC Obtains $4.5 Million Class Action Settlement With Bail Hotline](https://salahilaw.com/salahi-pc-obtains-preliminary-approval-of-4-5-million-class-action-settlement-with-bail-hotline/) - SAN FRANCISCO, CA - A federal court has granted final approval to a class action settlement on behalf of certain cosigners of Bail Hotline bail bonds.
- [Salahi PC Is Hiring a Litigation Associate](https://salahilaw.com/salahi-pc-is-hiring-a-litigation-associate/) - 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.
- [A recruiter told me they don't hire people at my company. Is that legal?](https://salahilaw.com/a-recruiter-told-me-they-dont-hire-people-at-my-company-is-that-legal/) - People look for new jobs for many reasons, including better compensation and benefits. Depending on your line of work, there might only be a few major companies looking to hire people with your skills and experience. We sometimes hear about employees who think they have a promising job lead, only to be told by a
- [Can my employer fire me for my political views or activities?](https://salahilaw.com/can-my-employer-fire-me-for-my-political-views-or-activities/) - 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
- [Salahi PC Launches with a Mission to Champion Social and Economic Justice](https://salahilaw.com/salahi-pc-launches-with-a-mission-to-champion-social-justice-and-protect-the-underdog/) - 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

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- [Home](https://salahilaw.com/) - The other side has resources. Now, so do you. Consumers are misled. Corporations stack the deck. The government overreaches. Promises get broken. If something feels wrong, we can help you figure out what your options are. We fight hard to level the playing field. Tell us what happened—evaluations are free. the team Yaman Salahi Founding
- [Privacy Policy](https://salahilaw.com/privacy-policy/) - Introduction This page explains Salahi PC's privacy policies regarding use of our website and online services. Categories of Information Processed We receive and process various categories of information about you. Some of it is provided to us automatically by your Internet browser whenever you visit the website. That information may include information like your IP
- [Grok AI Nude "Deepfakes" Legal Investigation](https://salahilaw.com/grok-ai-nude-deepfakes-legal-investigation/) - If Grok was used to create sexualized AI “deepfake” images of you without your consent, our firm wants to hear your story. We are investigating claims on behalf of individuals harmed by nonconsensual intimate images generated by Grok and spread across Grok, X, and other platforms. In late December 2025 and early January 2026, Grok
- [Maria Parker](https://salahilaw.com/maria-parker/) - Maria is a Senior Paralegal at Salahi PC. She has experience with complex class actions, mass torts, multidistrict litigation, appeals, and arbitration in a broad range of federal and state courts. Maria works closely with attorneys through every stage of litigation to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients. She regularly assists with legal research
- [Nicole Cabañez](https://salahilaw.com/nicole-cabanez/) - Nicole is an associate attorney at Salahi PC, where she represents consumers and workers challenging exploitative corporate practices. Prior to joining the firm, she worked as an enforcement attorney at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, where she investigated regulated entities for suspected violations of consumer financial laws, and brought enforcement actions against corporate wrongdoers. She
- [Taylor Applegate](https://salahilaw.com/taylor-applegate/) - Taylor is an associate attorney at Salahi PC, where they investigate and litigate cases involving abusive corporate and government practices. Prior to joining the firm, Taylor clerked for the Honorable Richard C. Tallman of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Taylor graduated from Stanford Law School and the University of Washington.
- [Is PayByPhone short changing customers?](https://salahilaw.com/is-paybyphone-short-changing-customers/) - If you paid for street parking with PayByPhone, you may be owed money. Our law firm is investigating PayByPhone's payment practices for possible unfair and misleading conduct. Consumers on Reddit are reporting that PayByPhone starts parking timers too early, before a payment has even been made. Consumers report feeling misled because they pay for more
- [Contact](https://salahilaw.com/contact/) - Contact us Please use the intake form below to send us information about your case. We'll get back to you shortly to let you know whether we are able to assist you. If you need to reach us for other reasons, please use the contact information below. 505 Montgomery St., 11th FloorSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
- [Is Academia.edu using your identity to sell its products?](https://salahilaw.com/is-academia-edu-using-your-identity-to-sell-its-products/) - If so, you may be entitled to compensation. Our law firm represents a proposed class of academics and researchers who are challenging Academia.edu's alleged practice of using their identities to sell its premium subscription. According to the lawsuit, Academia.edu sends emails and displays advertisements to non-paying users to encourage them to pay for a Premium
- [Yaman Salahi](https://salahilaw.com/yaman-salahi/) - Yaman is the founder of Salahi PC. He represents workers, consumers, and others who have been harmed by corporate or government misconduct. Driven by a desire to effectuate impactful change, Yaman has broad-ranging experience with antitrust, consumer protection, civil rights, and administrative law issues, including in complex class action proceedings and multi-district litigation. Before founding
- [Have You Called RE/MAX, Netflix, Cigna, or T-Mobile recently?](https://salahilaw.com/dialpad-privacy-investigation/) - If so, you may be entitled to compensation if your privacy was violated. Our law firm represents a proposed class of California consumers who made phone calls to businesses that use Dialpad's AI-powered communications platform. The lawsuit alleges that Dialpad's software eavesdropped on consumer calls without their knowledge and consent, and used the contents of
- [Have You Called Your Dentist Lately?](https://salahilaw.com/dental-privacy-investigation/) - If you called your dentist and your privacy was violated, you may be entitled to compensation. Our law firm is investigating reports that patient medical privacy may have been compromised during phone calls to certain dental offices. For a free legal evaluation, please complete the form below and we will be in touch with you
- [Business Disputes](https://salahilaw.com/business-litigation/) - We can help your business through a fight. Things don't always go according to plan. Salahi PC can assist with a variety of commercial disputes, including breach of contract, fraud, tortious business interference, and other civil disputes. More questions? Fill out the form below for a free evaluation.
- [Consumer Protection](https://salahilaw.com/consumer-protection/) - Don't let corporations take advantage of you. Unfortunately, too many unscrupulous businesses are trying to make an extra buck by cheating consumers. Paid for something that didn't work as advertised? Got charged automatic renewal fees without ever signing up for a monthly or yearly fee? These are just a couple ways that businesses may take
- [Civil Rights & Employment](https://salahilaw.com/civil-rights-employment/) - Get treated fairly at work. The law prohibits employers from treating you differently based on your sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, or national origin. It also prohibits employers from denying certain benefits to many workers that are paid an hourly wage, like meal and rest breaks or overtime pay. Read below for more information
- [Antitrust & Unfair Competition](https://salahilaw.com/antitrust-unfair-competition/) - When companies collude, consumers, workers, and small businesses pay the price. We investigate and litigate issues that protect consumers, workers, and small businesses from anticompetitive business conduct. Antitrust laws generally forbid agreements between competitors to reduce competition. Less competition usually means higher prices for consumers and lower wages for workers. Unlawful arrangements can take many
- [Thank you](https://salahilaw.com/thank-you/) - Thank you for contacting Salahi PC. We will review your message and respond to you as soon as possible if we can assist with your matter. As a reminder, your submission of a request for assistance does not create an attorney-client relationship, and there is no guarantee we will be able to offer you legal
- [Practice Areas](https://salahilaw.com/practice-areas/) - THE WORK WE DO Antitrust & Unfair Competition We help consumers, workers, and businesses harmed by price-fixing, market allocation, no-poach, or other anti-competitive agreements. READ MORE Civil Rights & Employment We advise people who have faced unlawful discrimination or retaliation at work, or who are not being paid what they're owed, like minimum wage, overtime,
- [About](https://salahilaw.com/about/) - Mission driven and focused on impact. Salahi PC is dedicated to advancing social and economic justice by taking on challenging cases and providing superior representation in the fields of antitrust, civil rights and liberties, consumer protection, and employment. Handling both one-on-one and class action disputes, Salahi PC aspires to deliver exceptional legal services to protect
- [Terms & Conditions](https://salahilaw.com/terms-of-service/) - These Terms & Conditions of Use apply to you when you view, access, or otherwise use this website (the "Website"). The Website is owned by Salahi PC. 1. No Attorney-Client Relationship. This site exists for informational purposes only. Salahi PC is a law firm and some of the information on the Website relates to legal
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