Intellectual Property
Judge didn't have jurisdiction to stay infringement case, attorneys argue
By Devon Belcher
The stay order meant "WheelImage's 9th Circuit appeal is now effectively being held in abeyance," attorneys for the company wr...
Technology
Judicial Council task force to weigh use of AI in courts
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Speakers at a recent Judicial Council event noted that the use of artificial intelligence could create privacy issues for cour...
Civil Rights, Labor/Employment
9th Circuit divided over rehearing fired Stockton official's religious discrimination claims
By Skyler Romero
Dissenting opinions argue that former fire chief Ronald Hittle produced ample evidence that he was discriminated against for r...
The late attorney was well-known as a Marine, a congressman and quixotic presidential candidate. But more than anything, he wa...
Civil Litigation, Class Action, Torts/Personal Injury
McKinsey to face claims over opioid related birth defects
By Sunidhi Sridhar
The company has resolved most plaintiff groups' claims that the firm colluded with its clients to increase opioid addiction ac...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Retired LA County judge joins Judicate West
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Retired Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Yvette M. Palazuelos has handled several high-profile cases, including the $1....
Mediator Carmen Alberio's nearly 40 years in probate law set her apart, attorneys say.
Greenberg Glusker attorneys say the firm has stayed true to Los Angeles for 65 years.
Litigation & Arbitration
City loses bid to overturn firefighter arbitration
By Skyler Romero
The City of Los Angeles had claimed that the arbitrator who ruled in a firefighter union's favor exceeded the scope of his aut...
Government, Immigration
Federal bid to undo Flores agreement driven by Texas, Florida policies
By Craig Anderson
The Justice Department says the actions by the Republican-led states have made enforcing requirements under the Flores Settlem...
Antitrust & Trade Reg., Civil Litigation, Technology
Apple executive testifies in court hearing on payment system for app developers
By Sunidhi Sridhar
The hearing is part of a lawsuit brought by Fortnite maker Epic Games, which alleges Apple's previous developer contracts viol...
The board also discussed how participation in protests could affect moral fitness and received a warning over disruptions to t...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Sanctions ordered in dispute between University of San Francisco and school district
By Wisdom Howell
Attorneys representing the university were accused of failing to provide supplemental discovery responses they allegedly promi...
Civil Litigation, Litigation & Arbitration
Supreme Court: district courts must stay cases involving arbitration
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Attorneys are conflicted over whether the decision strips lower courts of discretion or simply ensures the Federal Arbitration...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Retired Santa Cruz County judge joins JAMS
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Retired Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Timothy R. Volkmann recently presided over the property dispute between Rock &a...
Law Office Management
Nelson Mullins opens downtown LA office, adds team from LondonFischer
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The new downtown location will serve as an extension to the firm's existing office in Torrance.
State Bar & Bar Associations
San Bernardino County judge voted next president of CJA
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge Khymberli S. Apaloo joined the CJA board of directors in 2022 and has served on sev...
Class Action, Consumer Law, Government
FBI believed Feuer 'obstructed justice' in litigation investigation, documents show
By David Houston
A trove of investigative materials from the U.S. Attorney's Office relating to the LADWP billing scandal were released Wednesd...
Civil Litigation
Ex-Sheriff Villanueva gears up for lawsuit against L.A. County Board of Supervisors
By Jack Needham
A tort claim filed with the Board of Supervisors Wednesday claims an oversight panel's investigation breached the former sheri...
Civil Litigation
Non-compete covenants leave sports betting executive idle
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Non-compete covenants that Michael Hermalyn signed while working for Draftkings continue to restrain his activities at his new...
Corporate, Law Office Management
2 Silicon Valley dealmakers join Sullivan & Cromwell
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Mike Ringler and Peter Jones have represented major companies and individuals in M&A transactions including Elon Musk's pu...
Civil Litigation
Claims against Secret Service agents dropped from Girardi lawsuit
By Devon Belcher
The judge agreed with the agents' arguments that the designer plaintiff failed to state a valid Bivens claim against them.
According to lawsuit, Wells Fargo executives were aware of an alleged company culture that resulted in male employees being "w...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Class Action, Consumer Law
Full 9th Circuit panel to consider data privacy
By Craig Anderson
The case involves the extraction of the plaintiff's personal data when making a purchase at a retailer that used the company's...
Tax
Attorney claims tax firm fired him over unlicensed law practice claims
By Skyler Romero
Robin Park raised concerns with Baker Tilly management that a partner there was practicing without being admitted to the Calif...
Civil Litigation, Consumer Law, Technology
Tesla must face lawsuit over self-driving technology, judge rules
By Sunidhi Sridhar
The plaintiff alleged that Tesla and Elon Musk made false statements about the company's advanced driver assistance technology...
Dario J. Frommer once chaired the Assembly Health Committee and the California Transportation Commission.
Civil Litigation
Lawsuit accuses former Tyson & Mendes lawyer of mishandling toy store case
By Skyler Romero
The attorney's failure to notify the plaintiff of a settlement offer by his client, Tom's Toys, led to costly and unnecessary ...
Class Action, Data Privacy
AT&T faces another class action over data breach
By Wisdom Howell
The new lawsuit, filed in Santa Clara Superior Court by Mark D. Potter and James M. Treglio of Potter Handy LLP, comes a few w...
Environmental & Energy
Tesla accused of hazardous emissions at Fremont factory
By Jack Needham
The primary source of the pollutants is believed to be two paint shops located at the factory.