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Judges and Judiciary


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


“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


“While I loved litigating, there is definitely something very special about helping parties come to a resolution on their own ...


Government, Criminal


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


Money from a settlement reportedly went to a “sham claimant” or to recipients whose identities could not be identified, accord...


Labor/Employment, Government


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

Apr. 5, 2022
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 New Direction

Apr. 4, 2022

A business litigator and an appellate specialist forge ahead at PI boutique Power Trial Lawyers



Focused on Family

Apr. 4, 2022

Judge Robert E. Sanchez DuFour spent career aiding children


Government


Public defender, alternative public defender and district attorney staff will work with a Pomona Court judge to help trafficki...


Litigation & Arbitration, Labor/Employment


“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

Apr. 4, 2022
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


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

Apr. 4, 2022
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...


Government


Southern California DA races are few but contentious

Apr. 1, 2022
By Christer Schmidt

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


Civil Litigation


“Protein packed” label to be tested in court

Apr. 1, 2022
By Ricardo Pineda

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


Victor M. Marquez is joining Nossaman from Squire Patton Boggs, where he practiced real estate, business, and general commerci...


Real Estate/Development, Law Practice


“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


“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


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

Apr. 1, 2022
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.


Attorney General Rob Bonta reasoned that California’s Unfair Competition Law has protected countless residents from unlawful, ...


Technology, Government, Antitrust & Trade Reg.


The U.S. Department of Justice accused the company of instructing employees to add in-house counsel to routine business commun...


Technology, Civil Litigation


If the settlement is given final approval, it will be one of the 10 largest data privacy class action settlements ever.



'Substantively and decisively'

Mar. 31, 2022
By David Houston

Judge Raul A. Sahagun finds tough choices easier after 25 years


Judges and Judiciary


Asked about the delay, the Judicial Council has twice cited a complaint filed with the Commission on Judicial Performance over...


Government, Civil Litigation


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

Mar. 31, 2022
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

“San Francisco is the natural evolution of our continued strategic growth, and Baird Fogel is an exceptional lawyer whose deep...


Government


Attorney general candidate ballot title challenged

Mar. 31, 2022
By Malcolm Maclachlan

Candidate Eric Early contends another Nathan J. Hochman’s chosen ballot designation of “Attorney/General Counsel … is easily c...