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Tax, Civil Litigation


Judge tosses evidence from FISA warrant against Muslim man

Jul. 25, 2022
By Federico Lo Giudice

U.S District Judge John A. Kronstadt ruled that IRS Special Agent Andrew Weiner “acted in reckless disregard of the truth.”


Government, Civil Rights


SB 1327, which will go into effect in January, was immediately criticized by not only Second Amendment rights advocates decryi...



Careful and Methodical

Jul. 22, 2022
By Shane Nelson

ADR Services, Inc. neutral Mitchell Tarighati says helping to resolve disputes is in his DNA.


Orange County Judge John S. Adams advises young judges to learn from mistakes


U.S. Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


“The way it fosters public confidence is by acting like a court, not just individual people with policy or social preferences ...


Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Appellate Practice


“I am deeply embarrassed and repeat the apology I made to opposing counsel. This was not consistent with my values. I offer no...


Technology, Civil Litigation


The plaintiffs will be represented by Glancy Prongay & Murray and Moore Kuehn with Kevin F. Ruf and Marshall Wexler listed...


Litigation & Arbitration


Lawyers vie for leadership of Netflix investor litigation

Jul. 22, 2022
By Federico Lo Giudice

The last year has seen many investor lawsuits against digital giants who achieved unprecedented growth during the COVID-19 loc...


Labor/Employment, Judges and Judiciary, Immigration


In December, the DOJ under President Joe Biden agreed to restore the union’s status. But the newest member of the three-member...


California Supreme Court


For the first time, the court established the treble damages and attorneys’ fees trial courts allowed in cases of theft apply ...


Judges and Judiciary, Administrative/Regulatory


The pair were working at the clerk’s office at the Larson Justice Center in Indio when a law enforcement officer asked the cou...


Technology, Civil Litigation


Ahmad Abouammo accepted money and gifts in exchange for providing confidential information from Twitter.


State Bar & Bar Associations


Despite overwhelming option from local bar associations and individual attorneys, the Blue Ribbon Commission is moving to lice...


Judges and Judiciary, Covid Court Ops, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


During a panel discussion Tuesday, federal and state judges cited a number of advantages of virtual hearings, saying it made i...


Entertainment & Sports, Civil Litigation


Lee Goldberg and Adventures in Television, the loan-out company that provides professional services for the screenwriter, argu...


Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation


The complaint alleges 12 causes of action, including gender discrimination and violations of the Equal Pay Act.


Civil Litigation


Harris Jewelers, which sold military-themed watches and other jewelry, went out of business amid allegations that the company ...


Government, Civil Litigation


League of Women Voters challenges cities’ lobbying laws

Jul. 21, 2022
By Malcolm Maclachlan

"That would enable council members themselves or their allies to sue their critics for speaking out against them or encouragin...


Technology


Laura Marquez-Garrett, attorney for Seattle-based Social Media Victims Law Center and counsel for the plaintiffs, used the com...


Technology, Civil Litigation


The motion to dismiss, which was heard by U.S. Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi, argued that the company played no meanin...


Government, Civil Litigation


Although the Los Angeles Police Commission found the shooting to be within department policy, the jury determined after five d...


Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Civil Litigation


Kern Medical Hospital Authority in Bakersfield also is violating open meeting and public disclosure laws, alleges Service Empl...


Judges and Judiciary, Banking, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


"We want to avoid missteps in this area because it reflects on public confidence in the judiciary," said 5th U.S. Circuit of A...


State Bar & Bar Associations


The State Bar asked a federal court in Illinois for documents that are under seal.


Government, Civil Litigation


The rides-sharing company agreed not to charge disabled persons for time it takes them to get in and out of cars.


Environmental & Energy, Civil Litigation


The law firm reduced the fees after the judge said its rates were too high.


Civil Litigation


Mars Inc. knowingly uses a toxin known as Titanium Dioxide, or TiO2, to produce the colorful coating, the complaint states.


Law Practice, Appellate Practice


Staff member says Buchalter partner sexually harassed her

Jul. 20, 2022
By Federico Lo Giudice

The law firm declined to comment on the allegations but said it “is deeply committed to maintaining a respectful workplace env...


Civil Litigation


Lawyers from Seyfarth Shaw have tracked Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuits since 2013.


Environmental & Energy, Civil Litigation


The plaintiffs said Walmart abandon the product it bought during the pandemic after learning it wasn’t approved by the Environ...