Environmental & Energy
13 tire makers accused of using chemical that kills salmon
By Sunidhi Sridhar
Tire companies began using 6PPD in the 1950s to prevent cracking, and the rubber preservative is now found in unsafe concentra...
Judges and Judiciary
Justices mull trial judges’ authority to strike PAGA claims
By Craig Anderson
Several justices seemed supportive of giving judges the power to strike claims, worried about lengthy trials — or a series of ...
Constitutional Law
Journalist arrested during 2020 protest settles with LA County
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
“Journalists in Los Angeles County should be able to record police activity in public without fear of unlawful arrest. As the ...
Technology
Epic uses Google’s charts to argue app developers lost money using Google Pay
By Jonathan Lo
Showing the nine-member federal jury charts and graphs made by Google’s sales team, Epic’s attorney argued that despite having...
Panel upholds $100M award against resort over failure to aid woman with brain aneurysm
By Wisdom Howell
"This decision culminates a nine-year battle for justice and accountability following the devastating injuries she suffered du...
Entertainment & Sports
Merchandiser sues Live Nation over deadly Astroworld Festival
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
In the complaint, Eisner LLP partner Ashlee N. Lin, claimed that the defendants’ failure to provide a safe environment to cond...
Some legal experts believed, and gun rights groups feared, that the Supreme Court would use the case to scale back its Bruen d...
Chief U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller acknowledged the department has been held back by a shortage of mental health st...
Education Law, Community News
USD School of Law dean receives 2023 Bernard E. Witkin Award
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
“I was proud to highlight our commitment to diversity and to advancing the rule of law,” Dean Robert A. Schapiro.
Law Practice
Former US attorney opens Manatt office in San Diego
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Randy S. Grossman will represent corporations and individuals in government and internal investigations, criminal and civil li...
Civil Rights
Settlement reached between Alameda County, disability rights advocates
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The U.S. Department of Justice intervened in a lawsuit Disability Rights California filed in 2020 against Alameda County. Acco...
The Immigrant Defenders Law Center in Los Angeles and three other organizations argued that the “Remain in Mexico” policy viol...
Under discussion was the Legal Pathways Rule, which aims to reduce the number of asylum-seekers from countries other than Mexico.
Judges and Judiciary
Senate confirms US Judge Kenly Kiya Kato in Riverside
By Craig Anderson
The former magistrate judge is not the only nominee of President Joe Biden who has run into unanimous Republican opposition, b...
Real Estate/Development, Government
Anaheim says housing plan adopted ‘under duress’
By Skyler Romero
An attorney for the state says the city prepared a housing plan document which commits Anaheim to following the law and admits...
Litigation & Arbitration
Gun maker seeks end to suit by Gilroy shooting survivors
By Wisdom Howell
The plaintiffs argued that the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act does not absolve a gun manufacturer of liability for ...
Community News, Civil Rights
Legal hotline will help students facing antisemitism on campus
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Volunteer lawyers from other firms and companies, as well as from other organizations, are invited to participate in this proj...
Former LA city attorney Feuer lied under oath, disbarred attorney tells judge
By Devon Belcher
“I have already issued the unequivocal denials,” former LA city attorney Mike Feuer said in an email after the courtroom accus...
Epic attorney Lauren A. Moskowitz of Cravath Swaine Moore LLP spent much of her time asking questions about internal Google co...
Former US attorney for Southern District opens Manatt office in San Diego
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Randy S. Grossman will represent corporations and individuals in government and internal investigations, criminal and civil li...
Technology
Epic-Google battle opens with claims of Android app distribution monopoly
By Jonathan Lo
Google makes more money than it should in a fair market, Epic Games’ counsel argued, while Google’s attorney responded that Go...
AI is too powerful, profound, and dispersed … for the government to stand aside and hope that private actors will do a good jo...
Judges and Judiciary
US judge certifies 3 classes of athletes for NCAA lawsuit
By Craig Anderson
The potential monetary damages could be worth billions of dollars, based on the lucrative television and other contracts the N...
Attorney Victor Sherman argued his client, Melinda C. Romines, was induced to sell drugs and firearms on behalf of a man who r...
“Less severe sanctions, including monetary sanctions, have not compelled Ms. Chen’s compliance, and her behavior throughout th...
Real Estate/Development, Intellectual Property
IP litigator joins Husch Blackwell as a partner in Palo Alto
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
“Husch Blackwell’s industry alignment is something I believe my clients are going to be excited about,” L. Scott Oliver said.
Advising company doesn’t entail future conflict, judge tentatively rules
By Devon Belcher
The tentative order denies a plaintiffs’ motion to remove Rutan & Tucker LLP and partner Steven J. Goon as defense counsel...
“Defendants’ motion is based on a forum selection clause found in Eaze’s articles of incorporation. The clause applies here … ...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Bonta joins multi-state antitrust suit over meat prices
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The move against Indiana based Agri Stats Inc. is one of several moves Bonta has made to beef up antitrust enforcement.
Labor/Employment, Civil Rights
Defense verdict for AutoZone in age discrimination lawsuit
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The jury found that the plaintiff engaged in mutual banter with the manager.