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Technology


Roblox refutes allegations it aids online casinos

Oct. 26, 2023
By Craig Anderson

The minor plaintiffs, who allegedly bought Robux, “received what they bargained for — Robux, which they could (and did) use as...


Judges and Judiciary


The Committee to Support the Recall of District Attorney George Gascon claimed that the county registrar’s office improperly r...


Labor/Employment


The defendant says the other four poultry processing companies named in the Labor Department complaint were separate and fully...


Real Estate/Development


The defendants say the tenant was repaid all the extra money collected from him, but the case is moving forward to trial becau...


Law Practice


Former Arizona AG, ex-Twitter lawyer join Boies Schiller

Oct. 26, 2023
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

“We continue to prioritize strategic growth in our lateral hiring, with the overall goal of adding lawyers who are outstanding...


Antitrust & Trade Reg.


A deputy attorney general told a San Francisco judge third-party sellers expressed fear about turning over certain documents b...


Constitutional Law


A federal complaint that 33 states filed in the Northern District of California accuses Meta of developing a business model de...


Insurance


The plaintiffs contend that sections of the California Code of Regulations are inconsistent with the state and U.S. Constituti...


9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


Bonta asks for stay of assault rifle ruling

Oct. 25, 2023
By Craig Anderson

This is the second time in a month that Attorney General Rob Bonta has asked 9th Circuit judges to stay a gun-friendly ruling ...


Judges and Judiciary


Retired judges accusing the Judicial Council of age discrimination want injunctive relief, while the state courts want the jud...


9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


The case stems from a bankruptcy petition the attorney filed on behalf of DA & AR Hospice Care Inc., along with a doctor w...


Litigation & Arbitration


Jonathan A. Michaels asked jurors for the award during his closing argument after reminding them of the severity of the physic...


Real Estate/Development


“We believe San Francisco’s path to recovery remains clouded and elongated by major challenges,” the investment firm behind Hi...


State Bar & Bar Associations


“In his 20-year history he was never aware of Mr. Girardi ever failing to pay a client, late or at all,” defense attorney Ryan...


Litigation & Arbitration


Fight over Treasure Island revitalization moves forward

Oct. 25, 2023
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

San Francisco Superior Court Judge Richard B. Ulmer Jr. issued an order on Oct. 18 allowing the developer to seek punitive dam...


Tax


Judge inclined to favor LA on 'mansion tax'

Oct. 24, 2023
By Antoine Abou-Diwan

The order represents a significant setback for landlord groups and anti-tax advocates, should it become final. The plaintiff's...


Real Estate/Development


Luxury townhouse builder sued by homeowners association

Oct. 24, 2023
By Antoine Abou-Diwan

The Los Angeles property has structural issues and problems with respect to water entry, unstable soil, fire protection, plumb...


Litigation & Arbitration


Sonoma company wins $21M for breach of contract

Oct. 24, 2023
By Craig Anderson

The jury declined to award damages for intentional interference with Smashmallow’s relationship with Wolfgang Confectioners.


Technology


OC DA computer system crippled by cyberattack

Oct. 24, 2023
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

A spokesperson said the DA “is coordinating efforts with the FBI and the U.S. attorney’s office to identify the perpetrators s...


Environmental & Energy, Law Practice


Veteran environmental attorney opens mediation firm

Oct. 24, 2023
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

Gideon Kracov led civil prosecutions in the Los Angeles City Attorney's Environmental Protection Department. He also previousl...


Health Care & Hospital Law


Medical device maker defeats kickback claims

Oct. 24, 2023
By Sunidhi Sridhar

Morgan Lewis partner Kayla S. Kaplan argued before U.S. District Judge William B. Shubb in Sacramento last Monday. The court t...


State Bar & Bar Associations


Bar sends Supreme Court 2nd revised ethics code

Oct. 24, 2023
By Devon Belcher

“I think it’s important in the spirit of transparency and accountability that we continuously talk about how we as a new board...


Litigation & Arbitration


“When young mothers with young children do not feel comfortable walking down the street, going to a park or going shopping, t...


Criminal


Prisoners sue over solitary rules that might help them

Oct. 24, 2023
By Malcolm Maclachlan

“They fear that things will get worse for them, because of the subjectivity, the loopholes and how they could be interpreted,”...


Litigation & Arbitration, Technology


“This case alleges that Caltech and its for-profit partner Simplilearn falsely advertise a ‘Caltech Cybersecurity Bootcamp’ th...


Intellectual Property


The case before Chief U.S. District Judge Richard Seeborg has the same set of facts and experts as a recent International Trad...


Litigation & Arbitration


Lead defense attorney Thomas Borncamp During argued in the three-week trial in Kern County that there wasn’t any evidence indi...


Judges and Judiciary


Judge who ruled on sale of LA Clippers joins ADR Services

Oct. 23, 2023
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

Judge Michael I. Levanas retired from the Los Angeles County Superior Court on Oct. 13.


Government


The city is accused not only of charging too much and charging disproportionately, but using the revenues “for a purpose diffe...