Judges and Judiciary
Nominee to federal court in San Diego clears Senate Judiciary Committee
By Federico Lo Giudice
Robert S. Huie is a former federal prosecutor for California’s Southern District and now a litigation partner at Jones Day.
Law Practice, Data Privacy
Cybersecurity expert joins Mayer Brown’s data privacy practice in Los Angeles
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
“Companies need to have a law firm partner that has a robust global platform like Mayer Brown, so we can help clients grapple ...
Law Practice, Labor/Employment
Winston & Strawn’s former labor chair joins Signature Resolution
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
“While I loved litigating, there is definitely something very special about helping parties come to a resolution on their own ...
Government, Criminal
Fremont PD shooting victim set for jury trial in June
By Ricardo Pineda
According to the lawsuit. “[Elena] Mondragon, who was pregnant at the time, was struck four times and although she fought to s...
Insurance, Civil Litigation
Armenian Bar should investigate genocide fund dispute, lawyer says
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Money from a settlement reportedly went to a “sham claimant” or to recipients whose identities could not be identified, accord...
Labor/Employment, Government
Ruling is the first to address merits of board diversity law
By Malcolm Maclachlan
On Friday, Los Angeles County Judge Terry Green granted summary judgment to a plaintiff represented by attorneys with the cons...
Government, Environmental & Energy, Civil Litigation
Earthjustice sues LA Fire Department over oil wells
By Christer Schmidt
The complaint says the city has failed to uphold its own Fire Code by allowing drill sites throughout South Los Angeles to rem...
A business litigator and an appellate specialist forge ahead at PI boutique Power Trial Lawyers
Judge Robert E. Sanchez DuFour spent career aiding children
Government
LA County launches Human Trafficking Diversion Court pilot
By Ricardo Pineda
Public defender, alternative public defender and district attorney staff will work with a Pomona Court judge to help trafficki...
Litigation & Arbitration, Labor/Employment
Fictitious name doesn’t invalidate employee arbitration agreement
By Federico Lo Giudice
“We think this ruling solidifies the enforceability of arbitration agreements in cases like this,” said Malcolm A. Heinicke, a...
Government
LA County says it will continue to fight homeless case
By Federico Lo Giudice
“This lawsuit has no merit with regard to the county. It is between the plaintiffs and the city, and we’re glad they settled. ...
Ediscovery, Data Privacy, Contracts
Trade secret plaintiffs can try to reopen discovery
By Jonathan Lo
Plaintiffs Cloudmark LLC and Proofpoint Inc. are seeking injunctive relief after a jury awarded them around $13.5 million in d...
Legal Education, Government
Hastings alums to testify at hearing on name change
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The first hearing for SB 1288 is scheduled for Thursday. It could feature some very high profile graduates from the San Franci...
The Orange County district attorney’s race has been the most contentious. DA Todd Spitzer, who defeated a 20-year incumbent in...
It helps parties to know his experience, mediator says
According to the lawsuit filed by Good Gustafson Aumais, the ingredient chart for the Power Up snack by Gourmet Inc. misleads ...
Real Estate/Development, Law Practice
Nossaman adds real estate attorney partner in San Francisco
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Victor M. Marquez is joining Nossaman from Squire Patton Boggs, where he practiced real estate, business, and general commerci...
Real Estate/Development, Law Practice
Long time San Francisco real estate attorney joins Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
“Jaimie is truly a powerhouse in her market niche in the San Francisco area,” Ashley Klein, co-managing partner of the firm’s ...
Technology, Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation
Yahoo must pay $15M in search feature patent litigation
By Wisdom Howell
“This has been a long and hard-fought battle spanning more than a decade,” said Courtland L. Reichman, lead counsel for plaint...
Labor/Employment, Government, Civil Rights
Corporate diversity law violates 14th amendment, group argues
By Malcolm Maclachlan
AB 979, which Gov. Gavin Newsom signed in 2020, requires companies headquartered in California include members of “underrepres...
Real Estate/Development, Government
California ban on evictions extended 3 months
By Malcolm Maclachlan
AB 2179 allows renters who have already applied for federal relief dollars to avoid eviction until June 30. Protections would ...
Technology, Government, Antitrust & Trade Reg.
State AG weighs in on fight between Epic Games and Apple
By Ricardo Pineda
Attorney General Rob Bonta reasoned that California’s Unfair Competition Law has protected countless residents from unlawful, ...
Technology, Government, Antitrust & Trade Reg.
DOJ’s call for sanctions in antitrust case ‘baseless,’ Google says
By Craig Anderson
The U.S. Department of Justice accused the company of instructing employees to add in-house counsel to routine business commun...
Technology, Civil Litigation
$90M Facebook data collection deal tentatively approved
By Jonathan Lo
If the settlement is given final approval, it will be one of the 10 largest data privacy class action settlements ever.
Judge Raul A. Sahagun finds tough choices easier after 25 years
Judges and Judiciary
Appellate lawyers academy urges completion of 3rd District study
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Asked about the delay, the Judicial Council has twice cited a complaint filed with the Commission on Judicial Performance over...
Government, Civil Litigation
PPE delivery made, paid for, but parties head toward trial
By Wisdom Howell
After the receiving company failed to get a temporary restraining order to obtain the containers, proper invoices were handed ...
Law Practice, International Law
Eversheds Sutherland says it will open San Francisco office
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
“San Francisco is the natural evolution of our continued strategic growth, and Baird Fogel is an exceptional lawyer whose deep...
Candidate Eric Early contends another Nathan J. Hochman’s chosen ballot designation of “Attorney/General Counsel … is easily c...
