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Government


In Alameda County, where DA Nancy E. O’Malley is retiring, all three candidates on the ballot are Black, for the first time.


Government


Kent Raygor of Sheppard Mullin represented the city in the lawsuit that was filed last year after the Rose Bowl football game ...


Law Practice


Amy Jane Longo has worked in the SEC’s Los Angeles office for nearly nine years.


Torts/Personal Injury, Law Practice, Civil Litigation


A new trial program is to take place this summer in San Diego, sponsored by Tyson & Mendes LLP.


Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports, Civil Litigation


Remixer loses appeal over ownership of ‘Happier’ song

Mar. 21, 2022
By Federico Lo Giudice

Circuit Judges Sandra S. Ikuta, Kenneth K. Lee and Danielle J. Forrest issued a unanimous decision Thursday rejecting Russian ...


International Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision vindicates not only the plaintiff’s “rights as a U.S. citizen working for a for...


Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary


“The funny thing about retirement is you don’t have to work. You want to work and this will keep me engaged with the law,” Smi...


Government, Civil Litigation, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


9th Circuit Judge Lawrence VanDyke, writing for the majority, said, “Properly understood, the [Family Smoking Prevention and T...


Intellectual Property, Education Law, Civil Litigation


“No. 1, students have cheated and he wants to reduce the cheating that goes on rampant in college campuses around the United ...


This was the first published opinion by a court of appeal on the issue, and clarifies the limits of Penal Code section 1001.95...


Securities, Law Practice




Speaking Up

Mar. 21, 2022

Attorneys at Matern Law Group are passionate about providing a voice for employees.


Technology, Civil Litigation


“These allegations are completely without merit, particularly as they relate to AT&T and our independent Chairman,” AT&...


Technology, Government


“It’s an election year. That means we are seeing a flood of bills that all claim to protect the children,” said Eric Goldman, ...


Government, Civil Litigation


“This was a tragic event that happened to a wonderful family, and this case is all about an utter lack of accountability,” sai...


Civil Rights, Civil Litigation


LA sued over mistaken traffic stop of TV show worker

Mar. 18, 2022
By Federico Lo Giudice

The lawsuit by Larson LLP seeks $20 million in compensatory and punitive damages, listing causes of action that include unreas...


Judges and Judiciary


U.S. Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley will serve in the Northern District. Orange County Superior Court Judge Fred W. ...


9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


Thursday’s 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling upheld an opinion by the Chief U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller in ...


Criminal


Judge Valerie R. Chrisakkis on Thursday reversed the plea of Adora Perez, who had been charged by District Attorney Keith Fagu...


Labor/Employment, Judges and Judiciary


A working group made nine new recommendations aimed at addressing harassment and other issues raised by federal court workers.


Technology, Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation


“After being lured away from a lucrative sales role, Shawn O’Connell’s complaint depicts an all too familiar story of a highly...


Labor/Employment, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


A woman wants to sue an outside company hired to screen her health for a job application.



Walking the Walk

Mar. 18, 2022
By David Houston

Neutral Glenn E. Lerman’s career on both sides gives him perspective


Labor/Employment, Insurance, Health Care & Hospital Law, Civil Litigation


Mark Quigley and Aaron Osten with Greene Broillet & Wheeler represented Dr. Timothy Ryan, who sued the county for whistleb...


Law Practice, Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


To succeed on this claim, Avenatti was required to establish that the prosecution’s conduct giving rise to the motion was “int...


Judges and Judiciary


Former presiding judge particularly enjoyed helping parties reach agreements in sprawling litigation in the county’s complex c...


Environmental & Energy, Civil Litigation


“Plaintiffs’ scattershot naming of multiple defendant entities fails to provide any facts, as distinct from legal conclusions ...


Health Care & Hospital Law, Civil Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution


Weil Gotshal wins $44.9M false advertising case for CareDx

Mar. 17, 2022
By Federico Lo Giudice

“I believe this is a case where a substantial punitive damage award was warranted — and I’m delighted the jury saw it the same...


Law Practice, International Law


The webpage, “Law Firms and Russian Profits,” was launched by faculty and research staff from Harvard, Stanford and Yale law s...


Technology, Law Practice, Discipline, Criminal


GC who stole $500k from her employer sentenced to prison

Mar. 17, 2022
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

Brooke Campbell Solis, general counsel at Good Money, told the judge she was impaired by addiction.