Judge with sharp wit, novelty ties, helped create drug court
Logistics company sues plaintiffs' firm over alleged settlement shakedown
By Devon Belcher
A Carson-based logistics company sued a Los Angeles plaintiffs' firm and former workers, alleging they maliciously prosecuted ...
Ticketmaster seeks dismissal with prejudice of Swift fan contract claims
By Skyler Romero
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
Court revives tenant lawsuits over background-check disclosure violations
By James Twomey
A California Court of Appeal revived claims by more than 100 renters, holding tenants may sue landlords for background-check d...
Judge Chung appointed to Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The California Supreme Court to the Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions is a 12-member panel that provides advisory guidance...
Jury backs deputy in high-stakes civil rights showdown, ending a 12-year legal battle
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The case drew national attention after the Supreme Court ruled in 2022 that police officers cannot be sued for civil damages b...
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...
Federal judge lets consumer antitrust case against Google move forward
By James Twomey
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...
Court weighs arbitrability of UCLA's alleged Rose Bowl contract breach
By Devon Belcher
A Los Angeles judge questioned whether Pasadena's anticipatory breach claims against UCLA fit the Rose Bowl agreement's narrow...
Judge allows Anthropic author settlement to proceed after case reassignment
By Daniel Schrager
New judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin signaled Anthropic's $1.5 million author settlement may proceed, weighing a special master, ...
Judge questions watchdog group's discovery bid in DOJ public records case
By Malcolm Maclachlan
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...
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.
Snap exits first teen trial while key rulings steer social media litigation
By Devon Belcher
After Snap settles one teen's case on the eve of first bellwether trial, Los Angeles judge imposes juror anonymity and evident...
Google seeks class decertification; class seeks disgorgement after $425M verdict
By Daniel Schrager
Google urged Judge Richard Seeborg to decertify a privacy class after a $425 million verdict, arguing the lead plaintiff's tes...
Former Girardi Keese lawyer changes plea in Illinois federal contempt case
By Skyler Romero
Former Girardi Keese attorney Keith Griffin will plead guilty to federal contempt charges alleging he helped Tom Girardi withh...
Civil Litigation
Former Optrics counsel settles malpractice claims, denies wrongdoing
By James Twomey
Former Optrics lead counsel Herbert Terreri settled malpractice claims for at least $1.75 million, denying wrongdoing, as pend...
Community News
Daniel Hodes receives OCABOTA Joseph D. McNeil civility award
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The managing partner at Hodes Milman represents clients in medical malpractice matters.
Public defenders may decline Racial Justice Act habeas appointments, court rules
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The 4th District Court of Appeal panel decision will have significant fiscal and structural implications as counties confront ...
Group sues Los Angeles Unified over alleged race-based school favoritism
By Devon Belcher
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
SF public defender hires outside counsel amid contempt fight
By James Twomey
San Francisco Public Defender Manohar Raju hired outside counsel as contempt proceedings continue over his office's refusal to...
Halloran Farkas + Kittila opens LA office housing entertainment practice
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Bradfield Biggers, who is heading the LA office, advises creators, investors and companies across entertainment, technology an...