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9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Environmental & Energy, Government


The U.S. Justice Department scored a victory for the Trump administration this week, fending off — for the time being — an unp...


California Supreme Court, Criminal


State high court: Butter knife not a deadly weapon

Dec. 28, 2018
By Blaise Scemama

Justice Goodwin Liu cited the dictionary to knock down the prosecution’s argument that “possible” means “likely.”


Environmental & Energy, Government, Civil Litigation


A complaint by State Farm, which says it has paid $170 million in insurance claims from last month’s Camp Fire, alleges Pacifi...


9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Government


Trump partly blames 9th Circuit for government shutdown

Dec. 28, 2018
By Nicolas Sonnenburg

President Donald J. Trump continued his ongoing attack on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Thursday, blaming in part the ...


Government


Bill would nix jury fees for legislative staff

Dec. 28, 2018
By Malcolm Maclachlan

While many legislative staff jobs come with low pay, it’s unlikely the bill would cause hardship, given that it’s policy to co...


In Recess


Steering the Boat

Dec. 28, 2018
By Skylar Dubelko

Akin Gump partner C.N. Franklin Reddick’s sailing hobby took him to the Arctic Circle.


Corporate, Environmental & Energy, Government


State regulators are considering replacing Pacific Gas and Electric Co. leadership, splitting its operations into separate ent...


Entertainment & Sports


Musk defense: Ridiculous insults didn’t defame

Dec. 28, 2018
By Steven Crighton

Allegations of pedophilia made by Elon Musk are so ridiculous and baseless that the man accused has no basis for a defamation ...


Law Practice


The law firm is deploying more than a dozen neuroscience games known as Pymetrics — also the name of the developer — that can ...


While total nationwide law school enrollment rose by 1.3 percent this fall, enrollment in non-JD programs rose even further at...


Corporate, Entertainment & Sports, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Insurance, Labor/Employment, Law Practice


In the wake of the #MeToo movement, corporate attorneys are increasingly focused on executive behavior as they negotiate merge...


9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Civil Rights


A federal appeals court will not reconsider a prior ruling establishing that a San Bernardino County school district violated ...


State Bar & Bar Associations


The association is planning to expand on those efforts in 2019, aided by the move of its headquarters from San Francisco to Sa...


Law Practice


Gene G. Livingston, who is retiring after half a century in law, recalls the legal battles of his youth as a U.S. Department o...


California Courts of Appeal


A state appellate panel has affirmed a Santa Clara County Superior Court ruling finding a company can choose Delaware as its e...


Immigration, Law Practice


Keker duo gets teen immigrant released from detention

Dec. 27, 2018
By Chase DiFeliciantonio

His detention was a case study in potential problems encountered by nonprofit attorneys who represent detained minors.


Judges and Judiciary


Taking the Long Road

Dec. 27, 2018
By Arin Mikailian

Newly-elected LA County judge started in a law firm mail room


Government, Civil Litigation


State lawmakers are split on how the Legislature will address wildfire-related costs and liability on utilities, with a primar...


Criminal, Government


Ricardo D. Garcia touts a collaborative, holistic approach to defending clients.


Criminal, Immigration


The sole practitioner faces at least three years in prison for the 17-year scheme


Criminal, Environmental & Energy


An oil company convicted in September of one felony and eight misdemeanors related to its handling of a 140,000-gallon oil spi...


9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Judges and Judiciary


Federal courts will remain open for at least three weeks despite the recent government shutdown, the judiciary’s administrativ...


Community News


Paralegal group hosts gala, supports nonprofit

Dec. 26, 2018
By Kibkabe Araya

The Los Angeles Paralegal Association hosted its annual Holiday Benefit Gala on Dec. 5.


Law Practice


Irell & Manella LLP has elected David Gindler its next managing partner. He will start Jan. 1. Gindler has served on Irell...


9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal


The California Supreme Court ruled Monday against a criminal defendant who challenged his indictment for driving under the inf...


Law Practice, Education Law


In the past year, law schools have started to adapt to the new reality of artificial intelligence, in hopes of preparing their...


California Supreme Court, Judges and Judiciary


Josh Groban confirmed as state Supreme Court justice

Dec. 24, 2018
By Malcolm Maclachlan

The Commission on Judicial Appointments confirmed state Supreme Court nominee Joshua P. Groban and six appellate court justice...


Government, Immigration, U.S. Supreme Court


The Trump administration suffered a setback Friday in its attempt to reshape the asylum system at the U.S. Supreme Court but i...


California Supreme Court, Criminal, Government


State high court halts one of Brown’s 1,100 pardons

Dec. 24, 2018
By Paula Lehman-Ewing

The blocking of a pardon for a twice-convicted felon was a rare stumble in the governor’s race to grant clemencies as his last...


Immigration, Law Practice


Siannah Collado couldn’t sleep. It was 2 a.m. after she had put her daughter to bed. On her mind was the news of families gett...