Labor/Employment
San Francisco DA sues DoorDash over driver classification
By Jessica Mach
Tuesday’s suit was filed roughly a month and a half after San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera sued Uber and Lyft, also ...
State Bar & Bar Associations, Legal Education
19 law deans are unhappy with state high court’s handling of bar exam
By Henrik Nilsson
The deans from California’s ABA-accredited law schools said uncertainty and postponements are causing graduates to freak out.
Under the agreement with Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey, PG&E will pay more than $3.5 million in fines: $10,00...
Government, Criminal
‘Defund police’ debate turns toward using some money for non-law enforcement services
By Tyler Pialet
Proponents of the idea say repurposing taxpayers’ dollars that would normally fund police budgets to other programs such as ...
Government, Criminal
AG rolls out plan for improving public trust in law enforcement
By Tyler Pialet
During a virtual press conference, Becerra said a similar agenda developed by the California Department of Justice that seeks ...
Government, Civil Litigation
State Senate OKs plan for video conferencing in civil trials
By Craig Anderson
The state Senate passed a bill Monday that would allow California superior courts to use web video and other internet technolo...
State Bar & Bar Associations
ABA and Clio set up hotline for coronavirus legal issues
By Henrik Nilsson
The hotline will give lawyers access to information on government stimulus programs and will be monitored by Clio and attorneys.
Judges and Judiciary, Government
State lawmakers propose fewer cuts to court budget
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The California Legislature's latest budget would make fewer cuts to the courts than Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed last month. But...
Law Practice
Law firms pledge resources to organizations fighting racism
By Henrik Nilsson
Sheppard Mullin said its collaboration, announced Monday, is a response to issues of racism against Asian-Americans community ...
State Bar & Bar Associations
State Bar reopens, with some limitations
By Henrik Nilsson
Visitors will have their temperatures checked before they're allowed into the building and face masks are required.
U.S. Supreme Court
High court passes on qualified immunity challenges
By Craig Anderson
Any changes in qualified immunity protections for government officials, including police officers, will not be made by the U.S...
Entertainment & Sports, Civil Litigation
Student-athletes sue for right to profit from name and image
By Winston Cho
Student-athletes accused the NCAA of illegally restricting their right to profit off of their name, image and likeness in a pr...
U.S. Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, Constitutional Law, Civil Rights
Landmark ruling could expand protections for other classes of employees
By Jessica Mach
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to extend anti-discrimination protections to gay and transgender employees under the Civil R...
Real Estate/Development, Government, Civil Litigation
Another challenge is filed to Judicial Council’s eviction ban
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The Judicial Council overstepped its authority when it halted evictions, according to a complaint filed in Kern County Superio...
Criminal, Civil Litigation
Carmel restaurant that defied closure orders agrees to fine
By Gina Kim
The Carmel restaurateur facing civil penalties and criminal charges for disobeying state and Monterey County health orders on ...
Judges and Judiciary, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Ethics rule clears way for judges to respond to critics
By Justin Kloczko
Judges facing an election challenge will now be able to publicly respond to criticism of a pending case under an amended ethic...
Environmental & Energy, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit asks why EPA shouldn’t be in contempt for defying pesticide order
By Craig Anderson
A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel on Friday ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to respond to an emergenc...
Government, Civil Litigation
SF, Hastings reach tentative deal to clear most tents from Tenderloin
By Craig Anderson
The city of San Francisco reached a tentative settlement Friday with UC Hastings College of the Law and business owners in the...
B C Burr McCabe Law combines the flexibility of a startup with the complexity of a large firm.
Government, Criminal
Prison contractor challenges California ban on private prisons
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Will a private prison company be allowed to continue operating immigrant detention facilities in California despite a state la...
Attorneys are cautioning citizens who sign up for free COVID19 testing, questioning whether or not the data collected from sur...
Real Estate/Development, Government
Landlords sue over LA’s sweeping eviction moratorium
By Blaise Scemama
When it comes to eviction moratoriums, the city of Los Angeles has gone "well beyond" what the Judicial Council or Gov. Gavin ...
State Bar & Bar Associations, Legal Education
Fewer took the February bar exam and results went down among all demographics
By Henrik Nilsson
Fewer people took the bar exam in February, but a greater percentage failed, compared to last year, according to a report rele...
Labor/Employment, Government
Guidelines on returning to work vary are ambiguous
By Jessica Mach
But new guidelines issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Thursday could offer some clarity, especially when it...
Real Estate/Development, Government
Renters relieved eviction moratorium still stands, landlords still fighting
By Blaise Scemama
As governments and courts scramble to reconcile the crisis facing unemployed tenants and unpaid landlords, it has become incre...
Law Practice, Contracts, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Novel question about litigation finance company’s contract rights sent to NY courts
By Craig Anderson
In its order, the panel concluded it could not decide whether the contracts violated New York usury law.
Government, Bankruptcy
Company paid $22M to fix LA water bills files for bankruptcy
By Justin Kloczko
Ardent Cyber Solutions is the company previously run by Paul O. Paradis, a New York attorney accused of defrauding a ratepayer...
Judges and Judiciary, Criminal
California about to end 2-month experiment with zero bail
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The Judicial Council voted 17-2 Wednesday to let the emergency order suspending most cash bail expire on June 20.
Government, Civil Rights
Winery drops discrimination suit after governor relaxes rules on served meals
By Henrik Nilsson
Caymus Vineyards initially sought injunctive relief to allow it to reopen tasting rooms and outdoor tasting areas, although it...
State Bar & Bar Associations, Legal Education
State Supreme Court considers postponing bar exam to October
By Henrik Nilsson
The court said Wednesday it would consider moving the exam to October 5-6 from September 9-10, depending on the bar’s assessme...