LA housing authority sued over data breach
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...
Docking $8K in storage fees from settlement brings new suit
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Farmers Insurance faces class action over deducting storage costs from settlements.
Lawyers praise San Mateo County judge for taking time to understand.
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
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The latest results show a modest improvement from July 2023.
Ex-chief justice predicts law profession-wide brain drain
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The average active attorney in California is 50, according to demographic statistics from the State Bar. A March bar study fou...
Riverside case joins claims that Pfizer's contraceptive causes brain tumor
By Devon Belcher
Pfizer Inc says the contraceptive Depo-Provera has been approved by the FDA as safe for 30 years but is updating its labels wi...
Jury: Coke, Monster misused juice magnate's publicity rights
By Jack Needham
It's the second time a jury has ruled in favor of plaintiffs, who are heirs of the late juice magnate.
Certification denied in lawsuit over Apple's water resistance claims
By Skyler Romero
Plaintiffs were "unable to show that all the putative class members were actually exposed to Apple's statements" regarding wat...
Bar Court recommends 9 more months suspension of Girardi Keese attorney
By Devon Belcher
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.
By Skyler Romero
Judge rejects 'frivolous' arbitration opposition in legal malpractice case
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Judge Christopher K. Lui disagreed with the plaintiff that the arbitration agreement was an adhesion contract and thus "proced...
Addictive social media suits against Meta can't include Zuckerberg
By Craig Anderson
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
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...
Military service imparts valuable skills and qualities that are highly beneficial in the legal profession, such as discipline,...