Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Efforts to make firms drop clients meet resistance
By Henrik Nilsson
In 2018, students from elite law schools persuaded several of the nation’s largest law firms to alter or drop entirely employe...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit hears challenge to state’s wildfire fund
By Gina Kim
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments on whether a challenge to the state wildfire funding law is precluded fr...
Law Practice, Law Office Management
Baker Botts names new Palo Alto partner in charge
By Kamila Knaudt
Cheryl A. Cauley succeeds Brian D. Lee, who led the office for the last two years. Lee will continue at the firm leading the C...
Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Civil Litigation
Client lawsuit alleges Walsworth ‘settle always’ strategy cost millions
By Blaise Scemama
Heather L. Rosing of Klinedinst PC, representing Walsworth, said, “These claims and allegations will be vigorously defended. T...
Government
Bill to revamp recall elections passes state Senate committee
By Malcolm Maclachlan
“Prepare for lawsuits,” attorney Harmeet K. Dhillon tweeted as the Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee met.
Judges and Judiciary, Criminal
Criminal trial delays won’t end with pandemic
By Tyler Pialet
Some defense attorneys argue that presiding judges are setting aside due process protections for their clients when their cour...
Labor/Employment, Entertainment & Sports, Civil Litigation
Settlement is final between soccer federation, women players
By Jessica Mach
The settlement resolves the female players’ claims that their working conditions are not equal to those of their male counterp...
Civil Litigation
Aitken gets $11M settlement for client injured in pool dive
By Blaise Scemama
While attending a family barbecue at his father’s condominium, the plaintiff, represented by Aitken partners Richard Cohn and ...
Constitutional Law, Administrative/Regulatory
State lifts all restrictions on in-person religious services
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The change comes three days after the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision upholding the s...
Technology, Civil Litigation
Muslim activists say Facebook ignores own rules
By Gina Kim
A lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C. takes aim at statements Facebook executives made in congressional hearings and points to t...
Entertainment & Sports, Community News
Real lawyer analyzes legal issues of ‘Real Housewives’ TV show
By Jessica Mach
Ron Richards, a Beverly Hills attorney, breaks down the legal facts for viewers of popular show.
Criminal, Civil Rights, Civil Litigation
Prisons break deal on solitary, judge rules
By Winston Cho
U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken found that the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation lied about evidence it said was...
Hollywood attorney was known for his legal skill, charm and famous clients.
Education Law, Civil Litigation
Charter schools grow more popular, lawsuits follow
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Several recently filed cases involve online charter schools, which have expanded their enrollments because many traditional pu...
The plan is part of the court’s phased reopening of operations and now allows for in-court or remote hearings in the Southern ...
Environmental & Energy, California Courts of Appeal
Novel water rights opinion says use it or lose it
By Blaise Scemama
Ruling on a highly complex, decadeslong dispute over access to a Los Angeles water basin, the 5th District Court of Appeal aff...
Real Estate/Development, Land Use, Government
To qualify for the new bonus, at least 15 percent of a development's residential units must be set aside for very low-income h...
Law Practice, Community News
Public Counsel names new CEO and president
By Kamila Knaudt
Mónica Ramírez Almadani succeeds Margaret Morrow on June 1.
Government, Criminal
Deadline looms for change in state juvenile justice system
By Henrik Nilsson
Last year, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 823, which will shut down the state Division of Juvenile Justice and place the responsi...
Data Privacy, Civil Litigation
Anti-abortion group can’t release covert recordings, US judge rules
By Tyler Pialet
Judge William H. Orrick III of the Northern District of California stopped short of enjoining the Center for Medical Progress ...
Judges and Judiciary, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Criminal
Appeal panel will hear San Luis Obispo DA disqualification case
By Tyler Pialet
Former California Attorney General Xavier Becerra in January appealed Judge Matthew G. Guerrero’s December ruling that Distric...
Technology, Civil Litigation
Advertisers’ suit against Google can proceed with amendments
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The hourlong hearing in San Francisco on Thursday covered the severability of claims and whether other technology giants like ...
Real Estate/Development, Environmental & Energy, Civil Litigation
Judge halts 57K resident Tejon Ranch project
By Blaise Scemama
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff cited environmental concerns such as wildfire risk and additional gr...
Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports, Civil Litigation
'Happier' song doesn't infringe, US judge rules
By Henrik Nilsson
A Russian disc jockey alleged that "Happier" infringed on his copyright in the song "I lived" (Arty Remix).
A superior court judge turned back a challenge by several San Diego County cities to regional housing allocations.
Litigation & Arbitration, Government
Bill to halt arbitration stalling unopposed
By Malcolm Maclachlan
SB 762, approved by the state Senate Judiciary Committee, would require that when a plaintiff has met filing requirements, the...
Curtis Briggs of Seville Briggs LLP in San Francisco argues District Attorney Dan Dow lacks standing to bring the gag order mo...
Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation
‘Air taxi’ startup accuses competitor of trade secret theft
By Gina Kim
Wisk Aero LLC accused Archer Aviation Inc. of poaching at least 10 of its engineers in the last two years. Archer denied it an...
Judges and Judiciary, Covid Court Ops
2 Alameda County courthouses set to reopen
By Craig Anderson
The reopening of the George E. McDonald Hall of Justice in Alameda and the Hayward Hall of Justice will be handled cautiously.
Law Practice, Law Office Management
Davis Wright Tremaine opens Silicon Valley office
By Kamila Knaudt
Partner Ulysses S.T. Hui and Bay Area partner Marisa Brutoco, who joined the firm in 2019 from Amazon, will serve as the found...
