Criminal
Conflict motion filed in Grossman case following Teran charges
By Jack Needham
Attorney General Rob Bonta's decision to pursue charges against Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Diana Teran could ...
Civil Rights
Antisemitic tirade disrupts meeting of Jewish law students at Loyola
By David Houston
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
Judge forbids private investigator from contacting Jogani jurors
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Allowing self-proclaimed “juratorologist” Robert Wilson to contact jurors in the long-running case could “dissuade people from...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Sacramento Bar marks historic milestone
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Constitutional Law
State law allowing subdivision ruled unconstitutional
By Skyler Romero
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
By Craig Anderson
A minor accrued $6,200 in costs making in-app purchases to advance further in the game, according to court records.
The legal strengths of Rushing McCarl LLP's cofounders make them a formidable duo.
Class Action
Providing 'precarious housing' not a ground for denying veterans' class action
By Devon Belcher
Plaintiffs are seeking certification in a proposed class action brought on behalf of thousands of homeless and disabled vetera...
Insurance
Insurers seek to recoup settlement costs from Uber
By Wisdom Howell
The plaintiffs, both underwriters with Lloyds' of London, argue they are under "no obligation" to honor their policy with the ...
Criminal
As state lawmakers consider crime bill, statistics are muddled
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Despite a widespread view among many voters that crime has been rising, statistics are far less clear.
Criminal
Charges against Gascón deputy are political, lawyer says
By Jack Needham
James W. Spertus, who represents LA County Deputy District Attorney Diana Teran, says former sheriff Alex Villanueva orchestra...
Administrative/Regulatory
Supreme Court reversal of EPA ruling raises concerns about net neutrality's legality
By Craig Anderson
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.
Discovery request denied in $6B NFL antitrust case
By Devon Belcher
Plaintiffs had argued that the NFL defendants improperly withheld documents related to the league's control over the pricing o...
Rocket Lawyer founder accused of sexual misconduct
By Wisdom Howell
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
Workday Inc. accuses EEOC of biased action in AI discrimination lawsuit
By Sunidhi Sridhar
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was accused of being "inappropriately partisan" in its bid to file an amicus ...
Community News, Civil Rights
Arab American lawyer groups discuss desire for Census change
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
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
Anthem violates timely care obligations, lawsuit claims
By Skyler Romero
“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
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
By Craig Anderson
The choices are Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michelle Williams Court, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Anne ...
Data Privacy
Gascon's deputy charged with misuse of police officer data
By Malcolm Maclachlan
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
Judge cleared of racism in sprawling family real estate dispute
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
"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
Idaho's abortion ban likely hinges on 3 conservative Supreme Court justices
By Craig Anderson
The decision hinges on the opinion of three key justices, with a ruling expected in late June.
Criminal
Government's conduct upheld in novel securities fraud case against healthcare CEO
By Devon Belcher
Government attorneys had been accused of prosecutorial misconduct over an interview they conducted in February with Curt Medei...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
JAMS announces rules for handling matters involving AI
By Sunidhi Sridhar
"This pioneering initiative marks JAMS as the first in the ADR industry to establish a comprehensive legal framework tailored ...
Tax
Trial challenging FTB's minimum tax law set for December
By Wisdom Howell
The California Franchise Tax Board's interpretation of what constitutes a company "doing business" in the state is being chall...
Sacramento County DA wants Prop. 47 amendments put to voters
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The Sacramento County DA supports a proposed initiative that would modify some of Proposition 47's rules and allocate money fo...
The firm's ninth office nationally is comprised of 10 attorneys who left Keesal, Young & Logan in Los Angeles.
Evelio M. Grillo said he saw firsthand how neutrals help the civil justice system run more smoothly.
Government, Administrative/Regulatory
City Controller’s subpoena powers questioned in homeless dispute
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
“The controller seeks to expand the scope of his authority under the charter beyond all reasonable bounds in a politically mot...