Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice
Lawmakers debate remote hearings and night courts
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Tracy Kenny, deputy director of the Judicial Council's Office of Governmental Affairs, told lawmakers that remote appearances ...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court
Amici divided over how far Supreme Court should go in Grants Pass
By Craig Anderson
Many of the amicus briefs filed this week in support of Grants Pass also argued that the Supreme Court should reverse a 2018 9...
Environmental & Energy
Lawyer argues porn conglomerate’s liability in sex assault
By Devon Belcher
The defense argues that the plaintiff’s case failed because it did not state valid liability claims, was improperly grouped an...
Litigation & Arbitration
Sonoma County couple drops Roundup cancer claim
By Sunidhi Sridhar
“Bayer has now won three consecutive victories at trial, and 13 of the last 19 cases where judgments were entered at trial, va...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Bar charges LA lawyer with collusion in water billing case
By Skyler Romero
The charges allege that Michael Libman collaborated with opposing counsel to push through a settlement that benefited the city...
Labor/Employment, Law Practice
Retired LA County family court judge joins Signature Resolution
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
A practicing attorney for 25 years, Dianna Gould-Saltman was a certified family law specialist. She presided over family law m...
Torts/Personal Injury
Sempra deceived inspector about gas well safety, suit claims
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
The program manager, Kenneth Bruno, claims that Sempra did not disclose the high concentration of toxins in the well he was in...
Real Estate/Development
Jurors award $3B in punitive damages to brothers in real estate spat
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
“The final chapter is far from written,” said attorney Rick L. Richmond. “In addition to eventual appellate review, there are ...
Intellectual Property
2 Bay Area lawyers say rival law firms used stolen work
By Wisdom Howell
The two plaintiff lawyers said they were suing on behalf of the other firms’ former clients, who said their cases were bungled.
Community News, Judges and Judiciary
Judge sworn in by father, brother, both LA judges
By Skyler Romero
Los Angeles County Superior Court has a family of judges. Judge Maria Hernandez-Stern was sworn in by her father and brother, ...
Education Law
ABA OKs teach-out for last Golden Gate University law students
By Wisdom Howell
The university’s accreditation will end on July 27 to allow currently enrolled students to receive credits and their degrees.
Lindsey Bayman learned conflict resolution skills as an entertainment industry executive.
Intellectual Property, Technology
Chinese national accused of stealing secrets from Google AI
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Prosecutors said Linwei Ding moonlighted for one AI company in China while working at Google, then founded his own company.
Kevin R. Boyle left the firm he helped found 17 years ago and started his own firm in January.
Civil Rights, Litigation & Arbitration
San Francisco ballot measures facing challenges, litigation uncertain
By Wisdom Howell
Opponents said they would monitor implementation of Measure F, which requires drug screening for adults seeking city welfare b...
Securities
Judge tosses 'lengthy, puzzling and burdensome' securities case
By Devon Belcher
U.S. District Judge Mark C. Scarsi found the lead plaintiff, represented by The Rosen Law Firm and Pomerantz LLP, acted in bad...
Securities
Another class complaint filed over Lyft’s earnings report
By Sunidhi Sridhar
Lyft CEO David Risher took responsibility for the blunder, calling it ‘an unacceptable error.’
Environmental & Energy
Siskiyou County urges judge to continue litigation against PacifiCorp
By Malcolm Maclachlan
A magistrate judge wrote last month that “Californian courts have not limited the application of inverse condemnation to publi...
Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Gun show promoters face hurdle in bid to use state venues
By Craig Anderson
Gun shows have been banned at fairground in Orange and San Diego counties.
Administrative/Regulatory
Google accused of profiting off of Play Store gift card scams
By Sunidhi Sridhar
According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, Google Play Store gift cards were the second most popular choice for scammers ...
Administrative/Regulatory
States challenge SEC's 'unlawful' climate disclosure rules
By Jack Needham
The finalized guidance from the SEC represents a significant weakening of its original proposal yet still faces a legal challe...
Civil Litigation
30% fee reduction in Butte County action reversed by appeals court
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Where local counsel was neither available nor practical to hire, a trial court judge must consider out-of-area rates when calc...
Judges and Judiciary
Misconduct charges continue despite judges losing elections
By Malcolm Maclachlan
James A. Murphy, who represents both judges, suggested the Commission on Judicial Performance engaged in “election interferenc...
Health Care & Hospital Law
Trade secret theft lawsuit filed against former Probo Medical employees
By Devon Belcher
The complaint alleges the defendants extracted the information towards the end of 2023 before deleting all their business emai...
Law Practice
Retired court of appeals associate justice joins JAMS
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Government, Real Estate/Development
La Cañada Flintridge violated affordable housing law, judge rules
By Skyler Romero
"The court finds the city council prejudicially abused its discretion when it found in its May 1, 2023 decision that the build...
Civil Rights, Criminal
Innocent men exonerated of Downey murder after serving nearly 24 years
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Attorneys said help from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Conviction Integrity Unit was crucial in getting declarati...
Law Practice
Former financial crimes prosecutor joins Bird Marella
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
A lot of William Johnston's work in private practice will be guiding companies and individuals through government investigatio...
Litigation & Arbitration
Citibank seeks arbitration in Armenian credit bias lawsuit
By Devon Belcher
The attorney representing the plaintiff and putative class members claims that the federal court still has subject matter juri...
The FDIC argued that as a receiver it had broad discretion to take certain actions and assist a failing bank.