Civil Litigation
Attorney didn’t secure weapons used by gunman, suit says
By Ricardo Pineda
“We don’t know if [the gunman] knew him or if they had prior relations as [Robert] Bettencourt is a lawyer who practices famil...
Judges and Judiciary
Full Senate confirms Jones Day lawyer to Southern District
By Craig Anderson
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nomination of U.S. District Judge Salvador Mendoza Jr. of the Eastern District of ...
Civil Litigation
Nestle seeks dismissal of false advertising supplement lawsuit
By Jonathan Lo
Nestle could and should have marketed the BOOST drinks as having less sugar and carbs instead of the misleading “helps manage ...
Criminal, Environmental & Energy
PG&E pleads not guilty to criminal charges related to deadly Zogg wildfire, but accepts fault
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
“There’s no practical way to send PG&E to jail, or make the company wear an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs to court,” Berge...
Legal Education, State Bar & Bar Associations
Provisionally licensed lawyers speak in favor of no-exam program at state bar meeting
By Christer Schmidt
Several provisionally licensed lawyers and advocates commented during the meeting, hoping to persuade the State Bar to suggest...
Ventura judge is known for likability and fairness, attorneys say.
Constitutional Law, Real Estate/Development
Unclaimed Property Law is unconstitutional, suit says
By Federico Lo Giudice
The law allows the controller to seize private assets after the owner has not been active for a specified period of time, typi...
Conservative, tough-on-crime district attorney candidates won handily up and down the state, even as liberal Democrats won eas...
Civil Litigation, Labor/Employment
No pause in state discrimination suit against Tesla, Alameda judge rules
By Federico Lo Giudice
The electric automaker wanted the lawsuit stayed pending a decision by an administrative law judge on its complaint that the D...
Data Privacy
Small businesses say state isn’t explaining privacy rules
By Malcolm Maclachlan
“Small businesses increasingly rely on online platforms, and making these platforms more costly and less effective will have a...
Legal Education, State Bar & Bar Associations
Commission meets on proposal to eliminate Bar Exam requirement
By Christer Schmidt
Two proposals, one for California-based would-be attorneys and another for out-of-state and foreign applicants, are under cons...
Civil Litigation
Jury returns possible $135M dietary supplement fraud verdict
By Jonathan Lo
“This sends a signal to the fraudulent supplement industry that if the supplement doesn’t work they should stop selling it. Th...
Government
Who will replace Boudin? And will his initiatives be halted?
By Craig Anderson
Americans, even in liberal cities, are accustomed to hard-charging prosecutors who focus on putting criminals in jail, Joshua ...
Criminal, Government
Former LA utility cyber chief gets 4 year prison term
By Ricardo Pineda
David F. Alexander lied to federal agents “about a lucrative job offer he secretly solicited and agreed to accept in exchange ...
Law Practice
Camille Vasquez, Johnny Depp’s lawyer, promoted partner
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
“Historically, we have reserved this announcement for the end of our fiscal year. But Camille’s performance during the Johnny ...
Government
Gascón creates first African American Advisory Board
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The board will meet regularly to advise the DA on initiatives of concern to Black residents, and on ways to improve diversity ...
Civil Litigation, Environmental & Energy
Environmental groups sue to force EPA to issue ozone rules
By Wisdom Howell
The EPA has failed to create federal implementation plans for four California metropolitan areas and the state of New Hampshir...
Antitrust & Trade Reg., Civil Litigation
$100M deal between Apple and app developers gets judicial nod
By Jonathan Lo
Apple was accused of creating a monopoly with its app store and instituting the supracompetitive commission rate of a 30% cut ...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Fees shrink in antitrust litigation despite $205M settlement
By Craig Anderson
“I truly believe [E. Martin Estrada] could be a transformative U.S. attorney, bringing LA to the level of the Southern Distric...
Health Care & Hospital Law, Judges and Judiciary
Judge brings Walgreens officer back for grilling on opioid red flags
By Wisdom Howell
“Are you confident that 1.8 million red flags were handled with care? In your experience as a pharmacist was that policy ever ...
Government
Bonta has huge lead in polls and cash heading into election
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Entertainment & Sports, Intellectual Property
Delayed ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ release brings suit over expired copyright
By Ricardo Pineda
“The release got pushed because they wanted to continue working on it. Paramount didn’t release the draft of the movie until D...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Judges and Judiciary
President Biden nominates US attorney for Central District
By Christer Schmidt
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Litigation & Arbitration
Circuit to rehear challenge to tribe-affiliated lender’s arbitration clause
By Federico Lo Giudice
U.S. District Judge William H. Orrick a denied the lenders’ motion to compel arbitration in 2019 and said the agreement was un...
Civil Litigation, Environmental & Energy
Plastic companies must face pollution class action in California court
By Jonathan Lo
“We are extremely pleased that this latest attempt to slow down the case has been rejected by the court. This decision allows ...
Securities, Technology
Musk said he wants ‘streetfighters’ then he hired Skadden
By Craig Anderson
"Skadden has very experienced Delaware litigators," said Adam C. Pritchard, a professor at the University of Michigan who prev...
Judges and Judiciary
Newsom names 2 justices to courts of appeal; 11 to superior courts
By David Houston
Jeremy M. Goldman, co-chief of appellate litigation at the San Francisco city attorney's office, was nominated to the 1st Dist...
Legal observers said the decision was an easy call, but it highlights renewed scrutiny of federal judges’ investment portfolios.
With 3 openings, Gov. Gavin Newsom has chance to remake crucial appellate court but its case backlog is daunting.