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Intellectual Property


The stay order meant "WheelImage's 9th Circuit appeal is now effectively being held in abeyance," attorneys for the company wr...


Technology


Speakers at a recent Judicial Council event noted that the use of artificial intelligence could create privacy issues for cour...


Civil Rights, Labor/Employment


Dissenting opinions argue that former fire chief Ronald Hittle produced ample evidence that he was discriminated against for r...


Obituaries


Pete McCloskey 'was all about saving the earth'

May 20, 2024
By Craig Anderson

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


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

May 20, 2024
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.



Homegrown Success

May 17, 2024

Greenberg Glusker attorneys say the firm has stayed true to Los Angeles for 65 years.


Litigation & Arbitration


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


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


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


Attorneys representing the university were accused of failing to provide supplemental discovery responses they allegedly promi...


Civil Litigation, Litigation & Arbitration


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

May 16, 2024
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


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

May 16, 2024
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


A trove of investigative materials from the U.S. Attorney's Office relating to the LADWP billing scandal were released Wednesd...


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 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

May 16, 2024
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


The judge agreed with the agents' arguments that the designer plaintiff failed to state a valid Bivens claim against them.


Labor/Employment


Wells Fargo accused of 'boys club' culture

May 16, 2024
By Wisdom Howell

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

May 16, 2024
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...


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


The plaintiff alleged that Tesla and Elon Musk made false statements about the company's advanced driver assistance technology...



Former state Assemblyman returns to Mayer Brown

May 16, 2024
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

Dario J. Frommer once chaired the Assembly Health Committee and the California Transportation Commission.


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

May 15, 2024
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


The primary source of the pollutants is believed to be two paint shops located at the factory.