Government, Criminal
County officials committed misdemeanor in releasing officer’s files, court says
By Tyler Pialet
In a unanimous opinion, a panel led by Justice Gail R. Feuer of the 2nd District Court of Appeal reinstated the appellant DA i...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Auditor criticizes Bar’s discipline system but says exam was successful
By Henrik Nilsson
“From 2015 through 2020, case processing times for the investigative phase of attorney discipline cases increased by 56%, and ...
Immigration, Government
Mayorkas sharply limits immigration agents near courts
By Craig Anderson
The interim policy adopted by President Joe Biden’s administration appears intended to limit conflicts with immigrant advocate...
Environmental & Energy, Civil Litigation
World Logistics Center agrees to $47M in greenhouse gas mitigation
By Blaise Scemama
“Electric trucks, solar, electric cars, electric shuttles, this needs to be the new normal for the freight industry moving fo...
Government
Legal diversification plans are announced by AG and others
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Attorney General Robert Bonta announced a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council within the California Department of Jus...
Environmental & Energy, Civil Litigation
After regulator’s comment, federal judge eases PG&E order
By Gina Kim
Senior U.S. District Judge William H. Alsup of the Northern District of California recommends PG&E to consider all it kno...
Government, Environmental & Energy, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit tells EPA to find a way to ban chlorpyrifos
By Craig Anderson
The ruling, by a divided 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel, will almost certainly doom the use of the pesticide, chlorpy...
Criminal
3 bills would dampen punitive effect of sentence enhancements
By Tyler Pialet
The bills, which passed the Public Safety Committees in the Assembly and Senate, will likely be a test of the Democrat-control...
DA Summer Stephan said she considered the public safety threats criminal street gangs pose but decided that the permanent natu...
Insurance
Geragos law firm, French Laundry owner lose virus insurance claims
By Gina Kim
“Courts in New York, California, and around the country have rejected the argument that ‘loss of use’ of property caused by ci...
Law Practice, Civil Litigation
$12M in fees ‘too much’ for Facebook settlement, judge says
By Winston Cho
Unless there’s a “substantial reduction,” U.S. District Judge William Alsup warned he will appoint a special master to determi...
“Uncertainty still surrounds the degree and duration of protection vaccines provide against the virus or its mutations,” U.S. ...
Civil Litigation, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
LA County asks 9th Circuit for stay of homelessness injunction
By Gina Kim
“The preliminary injunction here goes beyond judicial activism. It assumes supervision and administration of hundreds of milli...
Judges and Judiciary, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Online rules same as in person, judges told in new ethics opinion
By Malcolm Maclachlan
“Judges are not required to give up their personal lives or individual opinions” but must be mindful of how the public may per...
Judges and Judiciary
Justice Tricia Bigelow to resign from appeals court
By David Houston
“This was not an easy decision, but I am certain it is the right time for me to move on to the next stage of my life and pursu...
Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation
Luxury hotel faces employee lawsuit, blames union agenda
By Kamila Knaudt
The latest lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Monday by Lauren Teukolsky of Pasadena and union attorney...
Civil Litigation
Pharmaceutical CEO’s deposition played in opioid trial
By Blaise Scemama
The civil suit before Superior Court Judge Peter Wilson in Santa Ana could create a road map for global settlements, not only ...
Corporate, Civil Litigation
Another judge dismisses suit over board diversity, citing forum
By Henrik Nilsson
U.S. Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim ruled the Delaware Court of Chancery should be the exclusive forum because of the company’s f...
Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit lifts injunction on applying AB to truck drivers
By Craig Anderson
A trucking industry trade group argued the state law, AB 5, is preempted by a federal law, the Federal Aviation Administration...
Government, Criminal
State crime victims’ legal funds are running out
By Henrik Nilsson
The federal Victims of Crime Act fund is the largest funding source for programs in California aimed at helping victims.
Government
Bill requiring gender-neutral kids’ sections faces legal opposition
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Beginning in 2024, AB1084 would allow the California attorney general to impose civil liability fines of $250 for a first viol...
Judges and Judiciary
US Judge John Mendez in Sacramento takes senior status next year
By Gina Kim
The move would create a third vacancy in the Eastern District of California court.
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
DA drops domestic violence charge against Joshua Schiller
By Blaise Scemama
The decision came after Joshua I. Schiller and his wife, Melissa, said the attorney’s January arrest was the result of a misun...
Law Practice, Law Office Management
Appellate expert joins Sheppard Mullin in Orange County
By Kamila Knaudt
Todd E. Lundell, an elected member of the California Academy of Appellate Lawyers, has joined Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & ...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Blue Ribbon Commission named to study future of bar exam
By Henrik Nilsson
The group will consider whether to adopt a uniform bar exam to make it easier to become licensed in other states and whether a...
Constitutional Law, Civil Litigation
Challenge to state’s 3-for-1 handgun removal law proceeds
By Gina Kim
The plaintiffs said the provision would significantly shrink the number of guns available for sale in California and Chief U.S...
Data Privacy, Civil Litigation
Robinhood security breach case moves forward
By Winston Cho
Robinhood has denied that it’s network was compromised. It’s maintained that the company is not liable because cyber criminals...
Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Circuit OKs US government control of gun regulation
By Craig Anderson
More than 20 states challenged a rule change by President Donald Trump under the Administrative Procedure Act, arguing it woul...
Civil Litigation
Amazon may be held liable for products it sold, panel says
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The decision could have significant implications for a company that has become the most dominant player in online retail by cr...
Civil Litigation
Hueston Hennigan win summary judgment for Caltech in fraud lawsuit
By Kamila Knaudt
U.S. District Court Judge Christina A. Snyder of the Central District granted the defense’s motion Friday and found that the r...
