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A former federal student loan official launched a nonprofit Wednesday, in conjunction with UC Irvine School of Law, to protect...


Immigration, Government, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


The Trump administration appealed a judgment from last week stopping a new policy that would stymie asylum requests between bo...


Judges and Judiciary, Ethics/Professional Responsibility


Oral arguments concerning alleged misconduct by retired Judge Steven Bailey of the El Dorado County Superior Court will be hea...


Immigration


Nonprofit expands program providing counsel for immigrants

Nov. 29, 2018
By Chase DiFeliciantonio

A nonprofit that clashed with the Trump administration over legal aid for immigrants is expanding a program to provide represe...


Civil Litigation, International Law


In a departure from prior court rulings, a Los Angeles County judge granted motions to apply Iranian law in a personal injury ...


Judges and Judiciary, Government, California Courts of Appeal


Brown chooses his last appeals court nominees

Nov. 28, 2018
By Malcolm Maclachlan

With three appointments Tuesday, and a jurist promoted to presiding justice, outgoing Gov. Jerry Brown has now fully stocked t...


Civil Litigation, California Courts of Appeal


The briefs set the stage for the next act in a national saga over whether Johnson & Johnson baby powder is toxic.


The attorney and possible presidential candidate is expected in federal court Wednesday for a hearing on a motion for a prote...


Securities, Civil Litigation, Criminal


Two briefs address the role of the SEC and the court in determining the public interest in an insider trading case.


Owners of a Long Beach mobile home park are on the hook for $34 million in punitive damages after being found civilly liable f...


Immigration, Government


The Trump administration appealed a judgment from last week stopping a new policy that would stymie asylum requests between bo...


Education Law, State Bar & Bar Associations


Two years after the ABA mandated experiential education, schools are enthusiastic, though some remain worried about costs.


Criminal, California Supreme Court


In a unanimous opinion, the Supreme Court determined the superior court judge should have held a competency hearing instead of...


U.S. Supreme Court, Antitrust & Trade Reg.


The case consumers brought against Apple Inc. alleges the company holds a monopoly on apps and passes its costs to customers.


Judges and Judiciary, Government


Several fast-growing inland counties are still short on judges, according to a preliminary draft of the latest biennial Judici...


Corporate


Former Dole Foods GC joins Petco

Nov. 27, 2018
By Matthew Sanderson

Genevieve Kelly started her role Monday at San Diego-based Petco as the new chief legal officer and corporate secretary.


Civil Litigation, Entertainment & Sports


Musicians may give leaps of faith a second thought, following a jury’s $3.4 million award for a woman who says she suffered a ...


Judges and Judiciary, Government, California Courts of Appeal


Five appellate justices, including a new presiding justice, were confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments Monday.


Civil Litigation


Plaintiff Genting Malaysia Berhad is asking for $1.75 billion from The Walt Disney Company, Fox Entertainment Group LLC and se...



Perfect Fit

Nov. 27, 2018
By Skylar Dubelko

Rainbow Sandals GC Jack Robbins flexes business and litigation skills at family-owned firm.


As membership and donations surge, leftist nonprofits say they need a new business model for liberal advocacy.


Law Practice, Government


If it seems like there have been fewer attorneys in the California Legislature in recent years, it’s because there have been —...


Labor/Employment, Alternative Dispute Resolution


A decision by multiple Silicon Valley companies to give up mandatory arbitration in such cases could cause logistical headaches.


Civil Litigation


Judge orders planes worth $35M to be returned

Nov. 26, 2018
By Sean Kagan

In a duel between aircraft service providers, a federal judge has granted a writ of possession, ordering Encompass Aviation LL...


U.S. Supreme Court, Government, Civil Rights, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


Days after President Donald Trump attacked the impartiality of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, attorneys at the U.S. De...


State Bar & Bar Associations, Education Law


After a year of record-low bar exam passage, stakeholders continue to be concerned by the downward trend.


Matthew Whitaker’s argument was a warning flare illuminating a new battlefield confronting public interest lawyers as they see...


Judges and Judiciary, Government, California Courts of Appeal


Gov. Jerry Brown elevated two superior court judges to seats on the 1st District Court of Appeal on Wednesday. Meanwhile, his ...


Entertainment & Sports, Antitrust & Trade Reg.


In the potentially landscape-altering antitrust trial in which former National Collegiate Athletic Association student-athlete...


A federal judge will hear arguments over a motion to compel arbitration next month in a case pitting Postmates Inc. couriers a...