Labor/Employment
Gibson Dunn defeats ‘whistleblower’ case against jeweler
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Adam Fox accused the jeweler to the stars of retaliating against him for raising allegations of money laundering, commercial b...
Judges and Judiciary
‘Toss claims, punitives,’ Uber asks in passenger abuse case
By Wisdom Howell
After nearly two years of logistical maneuvering in this Judicial Council coordinated proceeding, a master complaint was filed...
Judges and Judiciary
Dismissal denial in noncompete case might tickle the fancy of appeal court
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Missouri based Lockton Companies says that a Los Angeles judge conflated distinct forum selection and choice of law issues whe...
U.S. Supreme Court
California forges on to codify federal Indian child law
By Malcolm Maclachlan
AB 81, dubbed the California Indian Child Welfare Act, would harmonize the state’s Family, Probate and the Welfare and Institu...
The 30% fee request by plaintiffs’ counsel was a higher rate than the judge usually grants. Plaintiffs’ attorney Anne M. Murph...
Environmental & Energy
Tire pollution is impacting salmon, environmentalist say
By Sunidhi Sridhar
“Salmon are already threatened by drought and loss of habitat, and now it’s clear our commutes and road trips are making it ev...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
FTC accused of delaying cancer breakthrough by blocking merger
By Craig Anderson
The organizations and attorneys general filed briefs this week before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which is consider...
Receiver Mark Adams, appointed in April, is set to remain in the position for now following a status conference where Judge Mi...
Neutral Lorna Alksne is direct and knows the law well, attorneys say.
Law Practice
Former California Congressman joins Pillsbury in San Francisco
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
During his 16-year tenure in Congress, Gerald Mark McNerney represented California's 11th and 9th congressional districts, co-...
U.S. Supreme Court
UC Law San Francisco mock courts help attorneys prepare for Supreme Court
By Devon Belcher
“They’re totally independent and don’t have the baggage of how they thought about the case previously. … As a result, you get ...
“This move suggests that the agency believes (and has some evidence) that unless it acts, the deal might close in the short te...
“I’ve been disappointed with the lack of communication with the administration on this issue,” Assemblywoman Luz Rivas, D-San ...
A class of plaintiffs say the technology firm disproportionately favor Indian candidates.
Judges and Judiciary
Altshuler partner Casey Pitts confirmed as US judge
By Craig Anderson
Altshuler partner Casey Pitts confirmed as US judge
Interested parties object to financing decisions and the city attorney questions the accounts, while the receiver says he has ...
Labor/Employment
Workers sue employment agency over denied benefits
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The department often sent “confusing” demands for repayment or proof of eligibility to addresses where claimants no longer liv...
Civil Rights
Tesla cross-complaint against state civil rights agency can proceed
By Wisdom Howell
Judge Evelio Grillo clarified that Tesla’s fifth cause of action relating to the department’s alleged practice of asking parti...
Civil Litigation
‘False representations’, not conflicts, doomed lateral, McDermott says
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Entertainment litigator Jeffery D. McFarland, who joined Eisner LLP this week, has sued former firm McDermott Will & Emery.
Pence’s lawyer set to testify on first day of in Eastman discipline trial
By Craig Anderson
State Bar Court Judge Yvette D. Roland issued an order Tuesday saying the hearing “will be viewable remotely on Zoom.”
Law Practice, Technology
Discover the power of ChatGPT and generative AI in legal processes. These disruptive technologies will revolutionize the way y...
Civil Litigation
Porter Ranch minors sue over gas leak as maturity deadline looms
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
The allegations are similar to the cases that settled for $1.8 billion in 2021. However, the plaintiffs now were minors at the...
Health Care & Hospital Law
Google accused of collecting patient information
By Jonathan Lo
The plaintiffs claimed that in a random analysis of just over 6,000 health provider websites, was unlawfully obtaining health ...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Election officials set to testify against Eastman fear for safety, bar says
By Craig Anderson
“They have asked if this [disbarment hearing] will be livestreamed on the internet. They would rather it not be,” State Bar Su...
Steven M. Shatz will specialize in resolving disputes involving private equity, insurance coverage, M&A and securities.
Civil Litigation
Newport Beach attorney pleads guilty to stealing millions
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Sara Jacqueline King has agreed to replay more than $8 million in restitution.
Litigation & Arbitration
Proposed law would let cases proceed as arbitration is considered
By Malcolm Maclachlan
State Sen. Scott Wiener said SB 365 addresses a “procedural loophole” and would not run afoul of the Federal Arbitration Act.
Government
Senate confirms judge for Central District after long delay
By Craig Anderson
Hernan D. Vera headed Public Counsel and worked at law firms before joining the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Civil Litigation
Woman sues to know why ex-husband was allowed to buy gun
By Wisdom Howell
Joseph M. Alioto Jr. of Alioto Legal, representing plaintiff Christy Camara Gomes, asked a San Francisco judge Tuesday to impo...
Civil Rights
EEOC complicated Activision investigation, state tells circuit
By Sunidhi Sridhar
A legal clash ensued between the California Civil Rights Department and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and attor...