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Government


UC researchers asked a judge to expand a prior injunction restoring research funding, arguing that DOD and DOT grants were als...


The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce filed a $7 million lawsuit against Visit Anaheim, claiming political retaliation was behind th...


Labor/Employment, Civil Rights


A Los Angeles judge ruled that a former Manhattan Beach employee may proceed anonymously in a hostile work environment suit, c...


Civil Litigation


Attorneys for Eaton Fire victims criticize Southern California Edison for shifting undergrounding costs to homeowners, calling...


Criminal, California Supreme Court


In a 6-1 decision written by Justice Leondra Kruger, the California Supreme Court reversed a 1st District Court of Appeal ruli...


A federal judge questions the government's attempt to dismiss a sheriff's deputy's misdemeanor assault case, citing insufficie...


Consumer Protection Law


As the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recedes under new leadership, California lawmakers are moving to strengthe...



Willkie Farr adds private equity partner in Bay Area

Aug. 5, 2025
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

Usman Arain, who joined the firm from Paul Weiss, has led deals across software, fintech, education and government technology ...



Nutter expands to California with merger of Hartog Baer

Aug. 4, 2025
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

The merger adds nine attorneys to Nutter's private client group--now one of the largest bi-coastal practices in the U.S.


U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner cited a lack of justification in the government's motion. The demand comes amid a flurry ...


A Napa County jury awarded $2.1 million to a PG&E lineman who said he was defamed after raising wildfire safety concerns. ...


U.S. Supreme Court, Judges and Judiciary, Immigration, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


U.S. District Judge Trina L. Thompson accused the Trump administration of discriminatory intent. Meanwhile, another judge is c...


Civil Litigation


Thomas Fire class action trial moved to Ventura County

Aug. 4, 2025
By Antoine Abou-Diwan

Superior Court Judge Elaine Lu ruled that a class action over the 2017 Thomas Fire will be tried where key first responders ar...


Antitrust & Trade Reg.


The dispute arose after Phillips 66 allegedly used proprietary information obtained during acquisition talks to launch its own...


With nearly two decades of courtroom experience and deep Orange County roots, Will O'Neill brings legal firepower and civic le...


From public defender to supervising judge, Connie R. Quiñones blends sharp legal instincts with lived experience--earning trus...


In a scathing legal filing, her attorney accuses federal prosecutors of abandoning their duty to victims and shielding law enf...


Data Privacy


More than 1.2 million consumers who bought NBA Top Shot NFTs are set to share in a $7 million settlement resolving claims that...


Civil Litigation


Plaintiffs say the overlapping class and PAGA claims against Urban Alchemy will involve complex motions, difficult pretrial is...


Criminal


Prop. 36 funding talk of DA's annual meeting

Aug. 1, 2025
By David Houston

At their annual conference in Palm Desert, California's 58 district attorneys warn that the initiative's rollout is faltering ...


Antitrust & Trade Reg., 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


App store restrictions violated federal and state laws, appeals court says in affirming the jury's verdict and injunction


Intellectual Property


Doug Lumish, Jeff Homrig, and Gabe Gross join from Latham & Watkins to lead IP, technology, and life sciences litigation i...


DEI, Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


An appellate panel appeared sympathetic Thursday to researchers challenging a Trump-era freeze on federal grants tied to diver...


Torts/Personal Injury, Health Care & Hospital Law


The ruling revived a lawsuit by a man rear-ended by an ambulance. The justices drew a sharp line between professional medical ...


Labor/Employment, Banking


Stinson LLP opens offices in San Francisco and Irvine

Aug. 1, 2025
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

The merger with Severson & Werson follows the Kansas City firm's opening of a Century City office.


Neutral Amy Hogue cultivates resolution by remaining impartial, attorneys say.


Judges and Judiciary, Immigration


Her comments come amid growing reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents appearing at local courthouses in re...


Government


U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli dismissed indictments against Fatburger founder Andrew Wiederhorn and a former L.A. deputy just hou...


Recent court filings show the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is staying or dismissing multiple sexual abuse cases...


9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


Jones Day partner Eric C. Tung faced scrutiny from Senate Democrats over past comments on abortion and LGBTQ+ rights but cited...