“It’s not an uncommon tactic, but it’s one of the more brazen executions of it that I’ve ever heard or seen,” said Rob Stutzma...
Civil Litigation
San Diego autism center disburses $650,000 to resolve fraudulent billings case.
By Ricardo Pineda
The “treble damages and civil penalties” for compensatory damages were brought to the Prism Autism Foundation by the U.S., the...
Government, Health Care & Hospital Law
MICRA changes bill moving swiftly toward passage
By Malcolm Maclachlan
“We have an oppose unless amended position on the legislation, but not with the substance of the bill; this is with respect to...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Civil Litigation
Skeptical circuit questions $80M fee for Apple settlement
By Craig Anderson
U.S. District Judge Edward J. Davila of San Jose trimmed the plaintiffs’ attorney fee request from $87.73 million to $80.6 mil...
Civil Litigation
Multidistrict e-cigarettes for teens trial to start in June
By Wisdom Howell
This San Francisco federal trial, which will be the first that Juul faces under these general allegations, will serve as eithe...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Split circuit panel ruling on gun laws pleases neither side
By Jonathan Lo
“California’s legal position has no logical stopping point and would ultimately erode fundamental rights enumerated in our Con...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Judges and Judiciary
Law review article criticizing high court brings questions for nominee
By Craig Anderson
U.S. District Judge Salvador Mendoza Jr. of the Eastern District of Washington, nominated by President Joe Biden to a seat on ...
Entertainment & Sports, Law Practice
John Berlinski is 'tremendous asset' say Bird Marella partners
By Ricardo Pineda
“Having him as a team player we have the potential to become the leading challenge firm in the entertainment industry. His add...
The plaintiff claimed the CHP was negligent and violated his civil rights because higher ups with the Patrol knew the officer ...
Civil Litigation, Entertainment & Sports
Pop culture inventory hidden, claims stock drop suit
By Federico Lo Giudice
“Defendants concealed the true state of Funko’s excess inventory situation from investors by misrepresenting that the accumula...
Civil Litigation, Labor/Employment
Defendant in ADA suit by Potter Handy speaks up
By Ricardo Pineda
“I was shocked,” recalls bed-and-breakfast owner Janice Lupien when she opened the mail box to find she had been sued. “We are...
Government, State Bar & Bar Associations
State senator, law professor, passes California bar
By Malcolm Maclachlan
“I’m proud to be an active member of the California bar,” said state Sen. Dave Min, D-Irvine. “I really do feel like the proce...
Criminal, Judges and Judiciary
Judge OKs T-shirts with murdered children’s photos in court
By Ricardo Pineda
During the brief proceedings, Deputy Public Defender Anne C. Gillam asked the judge to consider preventing TV and still camera...
Contracts, Technology
Screen manufacturer sues Volvo again for patent infringement
By Federico Lo Giudice
Onscreen Dynamics filed a complaint in 2021 on similar allegations that was resolved by a voluntary dismissal. Volvo, represen...
California Courts of Appeal, Labor/Employment
Panel mulls caste argument for anonymity
By Wisdom Howell
“This is an unusual case where proceeding anonymously is necessary to protect the safety of Doe and his family and to further...
Antitrust & Trade Reg., Technology
Dating site seeks order to remain on Google Play Billing
By Craig Anderson
“Ten years ago, Match Group was Google’s partner,” Hueston Hennigan LLP partner Douglas J. Dixon wrote in the complaint, filed...
Entertainment & Sports, Labor/Employment
Minor leaguers say they have a deal on wage, hour lawsuit
By Malcolm Maclachlan
“The parties are pleased to inform the court that they have reached a settlement of the matter in principle,” wrote Elise M. B...
Labor/Employment
San Francisco judge considering whether service charges are tips
By Jonathan Lo
“For too long, banquet and other hospitality employers in California have deceived customers into paying service charges, whic...
Government, Judges and Judiciary
June ballot raises old concerns about contested judicial elections
By John Roemer
A ballot notation that a candidate is the incumbent is "virtually impossible to overcome ..., even though in this case people ...
Discipline, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, State Bar & Bar Associations
Will bar’s probe of its Girardi handling ever be public?
By Craig Anderson
“While details of this investigation must remain confidential to give it the greatest chance for success, this stipulation is ...
Health Care & Hospital Law
Stanford expert testifies against drugmakers, stores
By Wisdom Howell
On cross-examination, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP partner Wendy West Feinstein pointed out a publication by Lembke that ad...
Entertainment & Sports, Intellectual Property, Technology
Chinese game copies ‘League of Legends’ characters, art, suit says
By Federico Lo Giudice
“As we describe in the complaint, Moonton’s strategy is blatant copying; over the years, as Riot has updated Wild Rift, Moonto...
Civil Litigation, Labor/Employment
Judge drops several retaliation claims against semiconductor company
By Jonathan Lo
“This case raises very important issues for the tech industry, Silicon Valley and the semiconductor industry especially. Retal...
Civil Litigation
Lomi gliding Discs for workout machines infringe, says lawsuit
By Federico Lo Giudice
In the lawsuit, Joseph P. Costa of CostaLaw wrote that defendant Southern Telecom “is using plaintiff’s Gliding mark to manufa...
Criminal, Judges and Judiciary
Kings County DA dismisses criminal charges of stillborn death
By Ricardo Pineda
“With reproductive rights under attack across the nation, the dismissal … is a victory for justice and the rule of law,” said ...
Administrative/Regulatory, Government, Judges and Judiciary
New state high court Capital Central Staff director is veteran attorney
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Tami Fisher replaced Steven Rosenberg, who retired after nine years on the job.
State Bar & Bar Associations
February bar exam pass rate drops 3.3%, mostly due to repeaters doing worse
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The cohort most likely to pass were first-time test takers from California law schools accredited by the American Bar Associat...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Government
Foie gras can cross state line despite California law, panel finds
By Federico Lo Giudice
“We hold that the sales ban is neither preempted nor unconstitutional and that the specified transactions are out-of-state sal...
Civil Rights, Labor/Employment
Plaintiff’s ID should be secret because of caste, state argues
By Wisdom Howell
Unlike other protected classes that are often defined by skin color or gender, people from lower castes are identified by thei...