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LA housing authority sued over data breach

Nov. 12, 2024
By Antoine Abou-Diwan

The plaintiff claims his personal details were compromised because of a Nov. 1 data breach, HACLA's second reported data breac...


Farmers Insurance faces class action over deducting storage costs from settlements.



Lawyers praise San Mateo County judge for taking time to understand.


Fighting back

Nov. 12, 2024

California filed 123 lawsuits against the federal government during Trump's first presidency and is preparing for more under G...



Alternative litigation funding, where third parties finance lawsuits for interest or a share of potential recovery, is growing...


The case of GRFCO, Inc. v. Superior Court highlights the importance of compliance with the apprenticeship requirements ...



The 2024 California legislative session introduced significant changes to cannabis and hemp laws, including research facilitat...


More than half pass California's July Bar exam

Nov. 11, 2024
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

The latest results show a modest improvement from July 2023.



The average active attorney in California is 50, according to demographic statistics from the State Bar. A March bar study fou...


Pfizer Inc says the contraceptive Depo-Provera has been approved by the FDA as safe for 30 years but is updating its labels wi...



It's the second time a jury has ruled in favor of plaintiffs, who are heirs of the late juice magnate.


Plaintiffs were "unable to show that all the putative class members were actually exposed to Apple's statements" regarding wat...



In January, a State Bar Court judge recommended a six-month suspension of Keith Griffin's license on allegations he helped con...


Miguel et al. v. Apple Inc.

Nov. 11, 2024
By Skyler Romero



Judge Christopher K. Lui disagreed with the plaintiff that the arbitration agreement was an adhesion contract and thus "proced...


The ruling does not clear the Menlo Park company of wrongdoing. Meta Platforms and several other social media companies face o...



California's landmark $20 minimum wage for fast food workers is reshaping the industry, but questions about its long-term impa...


Litigation finance is a legitimate way for lawyers and plaintiffs to receive nonrecourse cash, but it's important to consider ...



AB 2049 is the first structural change to California's summary judgment law since the early 2000s, with the statute originally...


Added work caused Frost LLP to grow from 4 to 22 attorneys in 17 months.



The Orange County family law judge values efficiency and clarity from attorneys.


Newsom extends Oakland CHP operation

Nov. 11, 2024
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

The California Highway Patrol's operation, which began in February and was set to end this week, will now continue through the...



White v Pfizer

Nov. 11, 2024
By Devon Belcher


Jones v Pfizer

Nov. 11, 2024
By Devon Belcher



Noble v Pfizer

Nov. 11, 2024
By Devon Belcher



Military service imparts valuable skills and qualities that are highly beneficial in the legal profession, such as discipline,...