Antitrust & Trade Reg., Covid Court Ops, Health Care & Hospital Law
Sutter Health antitrust trial won’t be heard remotely, judge rules
By Blaise Scemama
Defense lawyers from Jones Day argued remote jury trials are not authorized by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
California Supreme Court, Civil Litigation
Judges can award costs for exhibits not used in trial
By Jonathan Lo
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye concluded that “costs related to unused photocopies of trial exhibits and demonstratives ...
“After decades in prison, he has failed to address the deficiencies that led him to assassinate Sen. Kennedy. Mr. Sirhan lacks...
Civil Litigation, Real Estate/Development
Condo owner cannot bring claim against woman who sued him
By Craig Anderson
The ruling is a procedural one, and does not address the merits of the woman’s claims.
A life of experiences informs Judge Ronald O. Kaye’s approach in mental health court.
Mediator Arnold Levinson loves to pour over legal documents, but he can also read a room.
Discipline, Judges and Judiciary
CJP accuses judge of withholding evidence as a prosecutor
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The two counts against Orange County Superior Court Judge Michael F. Murray allege a failure to share potentially exculpatory ...
Law Practice
Veteran of state’s wildfire litigation joins Berger Kahn
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Adam M. Romney successfully argued wildfire subrogation claims in litigation against several utilities.
Criminal, Government
DAs back bill to make murder charge easier in fentanyl deaths
By Kamila Knaudt
The bill would require a court to provide a written advisory to a person convicted of certain drug crimes, warning of the dang...
Civil Litigation, Entertainment & Sports
Netflix can’t be sued for suicides after ‘13 Reasons Why’
By Jonathan Lo
“This is not the first lawsuit that has claimed that the media’s depiction of suicide and violence is to blame, and should be ...
Civil Litigation, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Geragos asks to block coach from seeing insurance documents
By Blaise Scemama
Trent Copeland, who represents coach Gary Franklin, said the documents he seeks will show Geragos communicated to an insurance...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Judges and Judiciary
Sanchez confirmed to 9th Circuit and McKeown announces senior status
By Craig Anderson
Democrats hoped that several older judges, especially those appointed by Democratic presidents, would take senior status to al...
Several state and federal courts in California have reduced or halted operations as Covid cases surge.
LA dependency judge took up ziplining to overcome fear.
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Education Law
Former doctoral student can sue UCLA over disciplinary process, 9th Circuit rules
By Craig Anderson
The man was kicked out of school after an ex-girlfriend accused him of violence.
Civil Litigation, Corporate, Technology
Does customers’ knowledge of corporate structure affect arbitration agreement?
By Jonathan Lo
Uber is trying to compel arbitration with a putative class of Postmates customers, saying users agree to arbitration when they...
San Diego Judge Katherine A. Bacal says she follows the rules to ensure fairness
Law Practice
Bernard M. Resser joins a New York based firm, opens a west coast office
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
“Barton’s domestic and international matters routinely need coast-to-coast legal reinforcements to secure the best client resu...
Government
Nation’s biggest state AG’s office to get bigger under Newsom’s budget
By Malcolm Maclachlan
As of Tuesday, the department website listed almost 140 open positions, including eight posted in the previous two days. Only ...
Criminal, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Judges and Judiciary
Santa Clara County judge gags attorneys in serial robbery case
By Kamila Knaudt
Deputy Alternate Public Defender Krista L. Henneman filed the motion in response to a news conference held by District Attorne...
Criminal, Government
Guilty plea of former LA city attorney official raises new questions about litigation scheme
By Blaise Scemama
The Department of Justice's announcement that a former high-ranking member of the Los Angeles city attorney's office had agree...
Kanika Corley said she and her colleagues at Akerman work to ensure these public figures can grow and sustain their businesses...
Orange County family law Judge Anthony J. Ferrentino points litigants to the future
Government, Judges and Judiciary
Newsom proposes $4.9B for courts, funding 23 new judges
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The draft budget also includes $34.7 million from the state’s General Fund for new technology to improve access to justice and...
Civil Litigation, Environmental & Energy
US fisheries service is sued to stop sablefish gear from entangling humpbacks
By Jonathan Lo
“What we want is for the agency to accurately assess the impacts of the fishery on the humpback whale packs because they’re cr...
Criminal, U.S. Supreme Court
Sotomayor, Barrett agree US Sentencing Commission needs members to act
By Kamila Knaudt
U.S. District Court Judge Charles R. Breyer, based in San Francisco, is the chair, and only voting member of the commission. “...
Covid Court Ops
Palo Alto, Morgan Hill Superior Courthouses to resume in-person services
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
“Reopening courthouses will help us do the Court’s business, resolve backlogs, increase access, and minimize crowding for our ...
Civil Litigation
Pain and suffering of deceased plaintiff to be litigated
By Blaise Scemama
James Bartko, Fresno State's former athletic director, who developed a drinking problem allegedly caused by trauma from childh...
Civil Litigation, Environmental & Energy
Conservationists sue over cattle grazing, elk killing at Point Reyes
By Jonathan Lo
The plan would permit the National Park Service “to kill native tule elk — a unique subspecies found in no other national park...
Civil Litigation, Criminal, Government
Former LA city attorney official pleads guilty in litigation scheme
By Blaise Scemama
Thomas H. Peters, who was chief of the Civil Litigation Branch of the city attorney’s office from 2014 to 2019, agreed to plea...