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Real Estate/Development, Civil Litigation


A Los Angeles judge has awarded attorney's fees to the lawyer who blocked mass Ellis Act evictions at Barrington Plaza, ruling...


Civil Rights


A federal jury rejected a multimillion-dollar excessive force claim brought against San Bernardino County and two deputies, fi...



Federal judge sentences Tom Girardi's form accounting chief for "symbiotic" embezzlement schemes that "hastened the firm's dem...


Real Estate/Development, Law School


When a tenant missed his eviction deadline after a ceiling collapse, he found himself lost in a legal system stacked against t...



Government, Criminal


Fentanyl prosecutor sworn in as US attorney in San Diego

Apr. 14, 2025
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

Adam Gordon, a veteran prosecutor known for targeting fentanyl traffickers and cartel-linked dealers, has been sworn in as U.S...


Government, Civil Litigation


San Francisco's looming $1 billion budget shortfall has sparked proposed cuts to general civil legal aid, threatening layoffs,...



Civil Litigation


In a filing tied to the Menendez brothers' criminal case, the L.A. County District Attorney's Office denies that internal staf...


Environmental & Energy, Constitutional Law


California defends climate disclosure laws against free speech challenge



Santa Clara DA charges 12 Stanford protestors with felony vandalism for allegedly trashing the president's office during a pro...


State Bar & Bar Associations


Former LA Deputy City Attorney James Clark orchestrated a sham lawsuit to shield the city from a billing fiasco, risking disba...



Civil Litigation


Sonoma State students seek a restraining order to block Interim President Emily Cutrer's plan to axe 22 programs and all sport...


Government, Criminal


Prop 36 funds rejected in party-line state Senate vote

Apr. 11, 2025
By Malcolm Maclachlan

The tough-on-crime voter initiative was passed without a built-in funding mechanism--and several Democrat legislators have gon...



Judges and Judiciary, Criminal


Prosecutors say Judge Jeffrey Ferguson refused a plea deal involving prison time in the shooting death of his wife. As his ret...


Intellectual Property


OpenAI seeks to crush a rival's trademark in Oakland federal court, accusing founder Guy Ravine of fraud. Judge Yvonne Gonzale...




Guiding Not Steering

Apr. 11, 2025

Judge Amy M. Pellman brings clarity and compassion to even the most emotional disputes.


Homeowners in fire-ravaged Altadena and Pacific Palisades filed suit Thursday against California's FAIR Plan, accusing the sta...



Judge Lawrence J.C. VanDyke accused the Biden administration and liberal 9th Circuit colleagues of stalling President Trump's ...


State Bar & Bar Associations


A former city attorney official allegedly schemed to recast LA as a victim in the DWP billing scandal, a witness testified in ...



Labor/Employment


The deal ends a complex case involving over 5,000 current and former California employees.


State Bar & Bar Associations


Meanwhile, lawmakers, law professors, and applicants push for faster fixes ahead of the July test.



Civil Litigation


Douglas Emmett fights to keep eviction appeal alive

Apr. 10, 2025
By Antoine Abou-Diwan

The Douglas Emmett property company battles tenants' bid to dismiss their appeal, arguing a judge's ruling against mass evicti...


As he faces sentencing for wire fraud, Christopher Kamon accuses the government of inflating losses and breaching its plea dea...



Administrative/Regulatory


NetChoice, representing tech giants like Meta and Amazon, sued California AG Rob Bonta to halt SB 1144, arguing its strict rul...


Civil Litigation


Mother sues lighter maker after toddler set lethal fire

Apr. 10, 2025
By Antoine Abou-Diwan

A mother sues KSX Enterprise and Golden Star in Los Angeles, claiming a Scorch Torch lighter should have had a lock to keep he...



Technology


Former Qualcomm executive convicted in $180M fraud scheme

Apr. 10, 2025
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

Prosecutors said Dr. Karim Arabi concealed his involvement in the company, Abreezio, while serving as vice president of R&...


Torts/Personal Injury, Government


After a firestorm of criticism, state Sen. Ben Allen has agreed to amend SB 832, a bill designed to ease the financial burden ...



Mitchell Norton brings public-sector experience and high-profile case history to Nossaman's growing infrastructure practice.


Ethics/Professional Responsibility


As law firms shift to virtual hiring and onboarding, lateral candidates must troubleshoot tech, prepare for remote interview...



AI tools like ChatGPT are revolutionizing legal work by enhancing efficiency, streamlining workflows, and improving client c...


In response to growing political threats against the judiciary, California legal leaders will join a national virtual event Tu...