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JAMS neutral reflects on her career, what inspires her and what brought her back to JAMS after 20 years on the bench


Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Civil Litigation

Last fall, Staton Capital's chairman acknowledged that Purplevine IP, a Chinese intellectual property service provider, was fu...



Intellectual Property

The plaintiff's counsel representing WheelImage Corp. argued in a reconsideration motion that U.S. District Judge James V. Sel...


Environmental & Energy

Oil company challenges LA County zoning change

Apr. 30, 2024
By Antoine Abou-Diwan

The complaint filed Friday by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP for Aera Energy alleges that the County Board of Supervisors "...



Environmental & Energy, Administrative/Regulatory, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

The nuclear power plant had been scheduled to be decommissioned next year, but the state Legislature passed a bill, SB 846, in...


Civil Rights, Civil Litigation

"When LSC is underfunded, justice is underfunded.  For every person we are able to help, one person is turned away due to a la...



Attorney General Rob Bonta's decision to pursue charges against Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Diana Teran could ...


A prominent professor was called a "Nazi" and a student is now being escorted to class by a security guard. Interim Dean Briet...



Judges and Judiciary

Allowing self-proclaimed “juratorologist” Robert Wilson to contact jurors in the long-running case could “dissuade people from...


State Bar & Bar Associations, Community News

Sacramento bar association marks historic milestone

Apr. 26, 2024
By Malcolm Maclachlan

Women now occupy the roles of chief judge of the federal court in Sacramento, presiding judge of the superior court and presid...



Constitutional Law

A group of charter cities had challenged the law, claiming it unlawfully encroached on their planning powers.


9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Game users must arbitrate claims, 9th Circuit rules

Apr. 26, 2024
By Craig Anderson

A minor accrued $6,200 in costs making in-app purchases to advance further in the game, according to court records.



Uniquely Different

Apr. 26, 2024

The legal strengths of Rushing McCarl LLP's cofounders make them a formidable duo.



Plaintiffs are seeking certification in a proposed class action brought on behalf of thousands of homeless and disabled vetera...


Insurance

The plaintiffs, both underwriters with Lloyds' of London, argue they are under "no obligation" to honor their policy with the ...



No Fear

Apr. 26, 2024

Judicate West neutral Peter Searle isn't afraid to discuss case values with parties.


Criminal

Despite a widespread view among many voters that crime has been rising, statistics are far less clear.



Criminal

James W. Spertus, who represents LA County Deputy District Attorney Diana Teran, says former sheriff Alex Villanueva orchestra...


Administrative/Regulatory

The FCC voted 3-2, along partisan lines, to bring back net neutrality rules that were first adopted in 2014 when President Bar...



Antitrust & Trade Reg.

Plaintiffs had argued that the NFL defendants improperly withheld documents related to the league's control over the pricing o...


Charley Moore is accused of firing his ex-wife for repeatedly voicing concerns about his treatment of female employees in the ...



Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was accused of being "inappropriately partisan" in its bid to file an amicus ...


Community News, Civil Rights

The picks meet the president's usual pattern of choosing women while emphasizing diversity both in racial background and prof...



Insurance, Health Care & Hospital Law

“Instead of complying with its legal obligations, Anthem foists onto hospital personnel Anthem’s responsibility to perform … m...


Real Estate

California and Malibu reach agreement on housing

Apr. 25, 2024
By Jack Needham

The new element is expected to allow for the development of 79 housing units, 47 of which must be affordable to low- and very ...



Judges and Judiciary

3 judges nominated to federal court in Los Angeles

Apr. 25, 2024
By Craig Anderson

The choices are Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michelle Williams Court, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Anne ...


Data Privacy

According to a Wednesday news release from Bonta's office, the charges against Diana Teran date back to 2018 when she was Cons...



Civil Litigation

"In view of the record in totality, no reasonable person would believe that Judge Bryant-Deason had any racial animus," wrote ...


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

The decision hinges on the opinion of three key justices, with a ruling expected in late June.