Civil Litigation, Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Judge tosses suit claiming Manatt got paid with stolen funds
By Justin Kloczko
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP has gotten dismissed on anti-SLAPP grounds a case alleging its clients stole money in order ...
Civil Litigation, Criminal
Wrongfully convicted man jailed for 32 years sues LA city, county, alleging pattern of withholding evidence
By Nicolas Sonnenburg
A Los Angeles man whose 1986 murder conviction was thrown out by a judge last year is suing the city, the county and the offic...
Labor/Employment, Civil Rights
Lawsuit calls store’s employee bag checks discriminatory against women
By Andy Serbe
A retailer’s policy of checking bags after employees clock out for breaks discriminates against women because they disproporti...
Civil Litigation
Cohen lawyer says Avenatti media appearances prejudicing case
By Steven Crighton
Michael Avenatti’s 170-plus media appearances over the last few months, during which he’s accused embattled Trump attorney Mic...
Environmental & Energy, Criminal
Judge intervenes in oil spill trial questioning
By Blaise Scemama
The Santa Barbara County judge said one witness seemed to not know much.
Paul W. Egly, who presided over the defining desegregation lawsuit concerning schools in Los Angeles, has died. He was 97.
Mello was a managing director in TPG Capital's legal team.
LA County Judge Scott Gordon loves comic books, and his work on the Judicial Council.
Civil Litigation, Government, Environmental & Energy
Deal to keep lead paint initiative off ballot could have major financial effects
By Malcolm Maclachlan
A last-minute deal between paint companies and Democratic lawmakers may have major financial impact.
Judges and Judiciary, Government
Courts’ revelations of misconduct settlements leave many unanswered questions
By Winston Cho
State courts have paid over $1.1 million since 2010 to settle claims of sexual harassment and discrimination against judicial ...
Environmental & Energy, Criminal
Jury dwindles as oil pipeline trial enters third month
By Blaise Scemama
The jury is to determine whether Plains All American Pipeline’s procedures before and after the oil spill were criminally negl...
Civil Litigation, Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Seyfarth Shaw beats malpractice suit
By Justin Kloczko
Seyfarth Shaw LLP defeated a $2.6 million malpractice lawsuit Friday after a superior court jury found that it did not breach ...
Civil Litigation
Suit alleging anti-Muslim harassment involving bar official to proceed, judge rules
By Lyle Moran
The plaintiff is a former forensic accountant in the Contra Costa County district attorney’s office.
Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property
Judge finds patent attorneys liable in sanctions order
By Joshua Sebold
A San Francisco federal judge has sanctioned plaintiffs’ attorneys in a patent infringement lawsuit against Fitbit Inc.
State Bar & Bar Associations, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
State Bar seeks comment on ethics rule
By Lyle Moran
Proposed Rule 1.2.1 could provide guidance for lawyers advising marijuana industry clients.
Law Practice, Law Office Management
Latham & Watkins chooses new leader
By Caroline Hart
Richard Trobman has been elected chair and managing partner of Latham & Watkins LLP, the firm announced Friday. He will su...
Civil Litigation, Labor/Employment, Civil Rights
Judge awards $1.4M for age, disability discrimination
By Andy Serbe
A Los Angeles judge has tentatively awarded $1.4 million to a packing company manager for age discrimination, disability discr...
Attorneys for Weinstein requested the suit be moved based on diversity of citizenship.
Women-owned firm Walker Stevens Cannom finds relationship building has led to big clients.
Kern County Judge Eric Bradshaw challenges attorneys to give him their best arguments.
U.S. Supreme Court, Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit must reconsider Berkeley commercial speech ordinance under new NIFLA precedent
By Nicolas Sonnenburg
Days after the U.S. Supreme Court announced California’s requirement that anti-abortion pregnancy clinics advertise that the s...
Government, Administrative/Regulatory
Internet privacy bill passes amid uncertainty
By Malcolm Maclachlan
In a last-minute bid to head off an expensive ballot measure fight, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a sweeping internet privacy bill o...
Immigration, Government
Sessions’ asylum law changes raise new concerns
By Chase DiFeliciantonio
Recent changes by Attorney General Jeff Sessions to asylum case law in immigration courts could lead to some families being de...
When Surfrider Foundation attorneys Angela Howe and Staley Prom aren’t working to conserve U.S. oceans and coastlines, they’re...
Community News
Public Law Center raises $775K at Volunteers for Justice Dinner
By Matthew Sanderson
Among the honorees, O’Melveny & Myers LLP was awarded Law Firm of the Year.
Law Practice, Immigration
California lawyers, firms working to help reunify detained immigrant families
By Caroline Hart
In response to President Donald J. Trump’s policy of separating children from their parents at the border, a number of promine...
U.S. Supreme Court, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property
U.S. Supreme Court to decide when copyright owners can sue
By Andy Serbe
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to resolve whether a copyright owner can sue an infringer after they pay for their registra...
Civil Litigation, Law Practice
Citing vulgarity, judge orders new trial in courthouse brawl
By Meghann Cuniff
A federal judge on Thursday granted a new trial in a lawsuit over a courthouse fistfight, saying a witness’ surprise use of av...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Kabateck tells LA bar to be thrifty and embrace change
By Justin Kloczko
New LACBA president Brian Kabateck laid out his vision for the county bar that included recruiting new members and cutting dow...
Community News
Weil Gotshal raises $25K for Make-A-Wish Foundation
By Matthew Sanderson
The Wishes in Wine Country benefit took place at Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards in Windsor.