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
Plaintiff pseudonym OK'd in Manhattan Beach discrimination suit
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
A Los Angeles judge ruled that a former Manhattan Beach employee may proceed anonymously in a hostile work environment suit, c...
Civil Litigation
Edison criticized for shifting power line safety costs to homeowners
By Skyler Romero
Attorneys for Eaton Fire victims criticize Southern California Edison for shifting undergrounding costs to homeowners, calling...
Criminal, California Supreme Court
Guerrero dissents as Supreme Court reinstates trial judge's Three Strikes authority
By Craig Anderson
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
Effort to expand state consumer watchdog powers alarms banking industry
By Malcolm Maclachlan
As the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recedes under new leadership, California lawmakers are moving to strengthe...
Usman Arain, who joined the firm from Paul Weiss, has led deals across software, fintech, education and government technology ...
The merger adds nine attorneys to Nutter's private client group--now one of the largest bi-coastal practices in the U.S.
Judge demands DOJ justify dismissal of tax charges against Fatburger founder
By Skyler Romero
U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner cited a lack of justification in the government's motion. The demand comes amid a flurry ...
California Supreme Court to decide if fired workers can sue employers for defamation
By John Roemer
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
San Francisco federal judge postpones TPS termination citing 'racial animus'
By Craig Anderson
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
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.
Judge awards $195M in punitive damages against Phillips 66 in trade secrets case
By Wisdom Howell
The dispute arose after Phillips 66 allegedly used proprietary information obtained during acquisition talks to launch its own...
Former Newport Beach mayor joins Newmeyer Dillion as litigation partner
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
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...
Victim fights DOJ effort to drop charges against ex-deputy convicted of excessive force
By Skyler Romero
In a scathing legal filing, her attorney accuses federal prosecutors of abandoning their duty to victims and shielding law enf...
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
Homeless services provider faces consolidation of class, PAGA wage suits
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Plaintiffs say the overlapping class and PAGA claims against Urban Alchemy will involve complex motions, difficult pretrial is...
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
9th Circuit upholds Epic's antitrust win against Google
By Craig Anderson
App store restrictions violated federal and state laws, appeals court says in affirming the jury's verdict and injunction
Intellectual Property
Weil expands IP litigation practice with trio of high-profile trial partners
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
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
9th Circuit weighs challenge to Trump-era block on diversity research grants
By Craig Anderson
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
California Supreme Court limits use of MICRA in negligence suits
By John Roemer
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
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
California Chief Justice condemns immigration enforcement at courthouses
By Craig Anderson
Her comments come amid growing reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents appearing at local courthouses in re...
Government
US attorney drops high-profile cases as DOJ extends tenure without Senate confirmation
By David Houston, Craig Anderson
U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli dismissed indictments against Fatburger founder Andrew Wiederhorn and a former L.A. deputy just hou...
LDS Church nears global settlement in dozens of California sex abuse lawsuits
By Malcolm Maclachlan
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
9th Circuit nominee ducks questions on same-sex rights, defers to 'originalism'
By Craig Anderson
Jones Day partner Eric C. Tung faced scrutiny from Senate Democrats over past comments on abortion and LGBTQ+ rights but cited...
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
