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Obituaries


Douglas C. Phimister, 1941 - 2025

Jan. 26, 2026
By Ricardo Pineda

Judge with sharp wit, novelty ties, helped create drug court


A Carson-based logistics company sued a Los Angeles plaintiffs' firm and former workers, alleging they maliciously prosecuted ...


Ticketmaster and Live Nation urged a federal judge to dismiss breach of contract claims tied to the 2022 Taylor Swift "Eras To...


Google and Epic urged a federal judge to modify an Android app store injunction, but the FTC and Microsoft warned proposed cha...


Appellate Practice


A California Court of Appeal revived claims by more than 100 renters, holding tenants may sue landlords for background-check d...


The California Supreme Court to the Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions is a 12-member panel that provides advisory guidance...


The case drew national attention after the Supreme Court ruled in 2022 that police officers cannot be sued for civil damages b...



Federal court in LA to remain closed Monday

Jan. 23, 2026
By Skyler Romero

The courthouse shut down on Thursday due to a power outage, officials said.


Kaiser Permanente sued the Alliance of Health Care Unions, alleging strikes and a critical report breached their partnership a...


U.S. District Judge Rita F. Lin ruled Wednesday that four consumers plausibly alleged Google violated federal antitrust law by...


The partnership brings together the Daily Journal's in-depth legal reporting and unmatched coverage of California's courts and...


A Los Angeles judge questioned whether Pasadena's anticipatory breach claims against UCLA fit the Rose Bowl agreement's narrow...


New judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin signaled Anthropic's $1.5 million author settlement may proceed, weighing a special master, ...


Court signals skepticism that California Public Records Act dispute warrants expanded discovery.


Omnus is almost entirely remote, with attorneys in 17 states. Its fully immersive digital headquarters, the "OmnusVerse," ser...


Civil Litigation


Ian Rambarran assumes operational leadership of the San Diego-based law firm as founder John Klinedinst focuses on strategy an...


With more than 4,000 mediations under his belt, ADR Services neutral Daniel P. Ben-Zvi tailors his approach to the moment--shi...


All but one proceeding was cancelled and that one was moved to another courthouse.


After Snap settles one teen's case on the eve of first bellwether trial, Los Angeles judge imposes juror anonymity and evident...


Google urged Judge Richard Seeborg to decertify a privacy class after a $425 million verdict, arguing the lead plaintiff's tes...


Former Girardi Keese attorney Keith Griffin will plead guilty to federal contempt charges alleging he helped Tom Girardi withh...


Civil Litigation


Former Optrics lead counsel Herbert Terreri settled malpractice claims for at least $1.75 million, denying wrongdoing, as pend...


Community News


The managing partner at Hodes Milman represents clients in medical malpractice matters.


The 4th District Court of Appeal panel decision will have significant fiscal and structural implications as counties confront ...


A conservative advocacy group sued Los Angeles Unified, alleging its race-based school classifications unlawfully favor minori...


Uber asked a magistrate judge to sanction a plaintiffs' lawyer for allegedly misusing confidential MDL discovery, prompting s...


Edison faces pushback after filing cross-claims in Eaton Fire litigation, with plaintiffs' lawyers calling it a delay tactic w...


A Los Angeles federal judge praised the VA's progress building housing for homeless veterans at its West L.A. campus, while qu...


Ethics/Professional Responsibility


San Francisco Public Defender Manohar Raju hired outside counsel as contempt proceedings continue over his office's refusal to...


Bradfield Biggers, who is heading the LA office, advises creators, investors and companies across entertainment, technology an...