Fungus ruckus: Ventura mushroom farm in escrow to international buyer
What was once the country’s third-largest mushroom producer is facing a complaint filed by the city seeking nearly $200,000, and a civil suit by Shell Energy North America for an unpaid line of credit.
Athena Cosmetics launches national push after court ruling
A federal appeals court has upheld an order banning Ventura-based Athena Cosmetics from selling its eyelash-boosting products in California but ruled that the firm can resume selling them in the rest of the nation.
Cohen, Cohen and Begun’s move to JDTP could spark growth
Three of Ventura County’s best-known development attorneys have found a new home and are looking to expand up the coast.
Diesel seeks $5.5M from defunct GBMI
Italian fashion firm Diesel is hoping to enforce a $5.5 million judgment against Global Brand Marketing Inc., the Santa Barbara-based footwear firm led by Killick Datta that was worth $500 million at its peak.
Attorney found passion for environmental law in Antarctica
Kristin Larson took the long route to the law and back to the Tri-Counties. Larson, who specializes in combing over deals for potential environmental law issues, spent a decade in Antarctica as a research scientist before heading off to law school and a career in M&A law.
