Slideshow, Community News
The event, held at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel, drew a large crowd of legal community members.
Civil Litigation
Tentative settlement with LA County collapses, trial looms
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
A $950,000 personal injury settlement with Los Angeles County unraveled, forcing a trial in September. Plaintiff's attorneys a...
Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit upholds felon gun ban in case headed to high court
By Craig Anderson
A 9th Circuit en banc panel upholds a federal law barring nonviolent felons from possessing firearms, reversing a prior ruling...
California and New York investors sue Coinbase, alleging the platform hides transaction fees in a "bait and switch" scheme, de...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Defense accused of unethical tactics in $100M lawsuit mistrial
By James Twomey
Attorney Tom Feher accuses defense counsel of orchestrating a mistrial through unethical tactics in a $100 million personal in...
Judges and Judiciary
Former Calaveras County Court Commissioner admonished by CJP
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Bradley W. Sullivan received a public admonishment for multiple violations during his short tenure as a court commissioner, in...
Environmental & Energy, Civil Litigation
Court rules for Arrowhead, against California Water Board
By Skyler Romero
Fresno judge overturns State Water Resources Control Board's order, ruling it overstepped authority in blocking BlueTriton's g...
Technology, Labor/Employment, Data Privacy
'New-fangled' resolution considered in Apple PAGA lawsuit
By James Twomey
Judge defers decision on Apple's PAGA lawsuit, debating early evaluation conference. Plaintiff alleges privacy violations, spe...
Criminal
Public defenders seek $120M as Proposition 36 strains resources
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The request came as public defenders expressed alarm that Proposition 36, which made certain drug offenses felonies again, is ...
DiCello Levitt LLP seeks co-lead counsel role in Adobe privacy lawsuits, citing unique evidence of widespread internet user tr...
A putative class action accuses Southern California Edison of negligence in the Eaton Fire, alleging widespread lead and asbes...
Appellate Practice
Elite appellate firm expands to D.C., bolsters San Francisco office
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Former U.S. Supreme Court clerk Dina Mishra joins Complex Appellate Litigation Group as its first partner in Washington D.C., ...
Technology, Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Apple seeks emergency stay of order barring fees on out-of-app purchases
By Craig Anderson
The technology giant filed an emergency motion with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to stay an Oakland judge's order bar...
Civil Litigation
H&R Block's last chance in Intuit false advertising suit
By Wisdom Howell
H&R Block amends counterclaims against Intuit, alleging misleading TurboTax ads. Judge allows final attempt to prove mater...
San Francisco Superior Court struggles with a surge in misdemeanor cases, forcing judges to prioritize criminal trials over ci...
Altadena resident sues California FAIR Plan for delaying and underpaying wildfire claims, alleging bad faith and breach of con...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Fee hike unlikely as Senate committee advances State Bar bills
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Senate Judiciary Committee approves bills to audit and fund the California State Bar, as lawmakers push for bar exam reforms a...
Criminal
Avenatti's counsel touts 'character growth,' DOJ seeks 13 more years
By Devon Belcher
Prosecutors demand 13 more years for Avenatti's fraud, citing harm to victims. His attorney claims rehabilitation, seeking 39 ...
Environmental & Energy, Civil Litigation
Lawsuit challenges state's endangered listing of Steelhead trout
By Skyler Romero
United Water Conservation District sues California Fish and Game Commission, alleging the 2022 endangered listing of Southern ...
Newport Beach attorney sentenced to 21 months for $9M fraud scheme
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Newport Beach attorney sentenced to prison for $8.7 million fraud scheme that helped fund Las Vegas gambling spree.
Tom Girardi, 85, is hospitalized for liver dysfunction, prompting his defense to request a delay in a medical evaluation heari...
Judges and Judiciary
Newsom makes 3 appellate nominations, 12 superior court appointments
By Craig Anderson
Gov. Newsom nominates two LA judges to the 2nd District Court of Appeal, recommends one for elevation to presiding justice, an...
Torts/Personal Injury
Inland Empire firm open Santa Ana office after huge social services settlement
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The father and son team said the new office will complement their existing operation in the Inland Empire.
Entertainment & Sports
FROST LLP expands with powerhouse trial lawyer, team
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The additions deepen the capabilities of the two-year-old firm in entertainment, intellectual property, energy, and real estat...
Judge orders phased damages discovery for Eaton Fire plaintiffs, balancing urgency against incomplete claims, setting deadline...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Assembly bill would raise mediation cap, add safeguards
By Malcolm Maclachlan
AB 1523, passed by the Assembly Judiciary Committee, would raise the mediation cap to $75,000 and adds safeguards to ensure on...
Securities
Putative investors' class suit over Akero's cirrhosis drug tossed
By Wisdom Howell
Federal judge dismisses securities class action against Akero Therapeutics, finding no evidence of intentional misrepresentati...
U.S. Supreme Court, Constitutional Law, California Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
State Supreme Court justices question pronoun law, Trump's military ban stands
By Craig Anderson
California Supreme Court justices debated the constitutionality and questioned standing of a group challenging a law barring m...
Intellectual Property
Songwriter claims Led Zeppelin documentary violates settlement deal
By Devon Belcher
Musician Jake Holmes has filed a new lawsuit against Led Zeppelin, guitarist Jimmy Page and several companies related to recen...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Flawed California bar exam faces audit scrutiny if bill passes
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Senate debates SB 47 to audit flawed February 2025 California Bar Exam, criticized for technical issues, faulty questions, and...