Government, Environmental & Energy, California Courts of Appeal, Administrative/Regulatory
Bills opposed by lead paint industry pass out of legislative committee
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Four bills that would make it more difficult for manufacturers to escape lead paint liability, among other proposals, passed t...
Civil Litigation, Entertainment & Sports
Nonvoting NCAA member argued USC coach’s fate, witness says in trial
By Justin Kloczko
Under questioning by the plaintiff’s lawyer, a witness acknowledged that a nonvoting member of the NCAA infractions committee ...
Government, Criminal, Corporate, Administrative/Regulatory
Panasonic company to pay $280M over foreign corruption charges
By Eli Wolfe
A major electronics company has agreed to pay $280 million to resolve charges that it concealed payments made to foreign consu...
Judges and Judiciary, State Bar & Bar Associations
San Diego bar says Judge Kreep ‘lacking qualifications’
By Lyle Moran
The county bar gave the controversial judge its lowest judicial rating.
Civil Litigation, Law Practice, Labor/Employment, Civil Rights
Women’s suit claims MoFo bias
By Caroline Hart
Sanford Heisler files class action for attorney-mothers against Morrison & Foerster.
Law Practice
Durie Tangri opens LA office, aiming to be close to clients
By David Houston
Durie Tangri LLP, the San Francisco litigation boutique that built a big reputation representing technology clients in intelle...
U.S. Supreme Court, Civil Litigation, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
High court to review cy pres settlements in Google privacy class action
By Nicolas Sonnenburg
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday that it will review a multi-million dollar settlement between Google Inc. and plaintif...
U.S. Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court to review 9th Circuit arbitration case
By Steven Crighton
The case deals with how courts should address ambiguity in arbitration agreements.
Civil Litigation, Labor/Employment, California Supreme Court
State high court: in misclassification disputes, assume they are employees
By Andy Serbe
In an opinion affirming the class certification of delivery drivers, the state Supreme Court has set a standard for distinguis...
Civil Litigation, Entertainment & Sports
Former US attorney defends contacts with NCAA committee that sanctioned USC
By Justin Kloczko
The role of a nonvoting member on an NCAA committee that sanctioned USC over a amateur football payments scandal took center s...
A jury convicted Autonomy Corp. PLC’s former chief financial officer on all 16 counts of wire and securities fraud Monday. The...
Civil Litigation
Actress sues Weinstein over alleged sexual harassment, defamation
By Eli Wolfe
Actress Ashley Judd has drafted a high-profile litigation team to pursue a sexual harassment lawsuit against disgraced Hollywo...
Incumbent Attorney General Xavier Becerra has a huge financial lead over his rivals, according to the latest campaign finance ...
Immigration, Government
Proposed changes could alter highly-skilled visa eligibility
By Chase DiFeliciantonio
Proposed changes to the H-1B program could mean a significant shift in who qualifies for the high-skilled visa and a decrease ...
Law Practice, Corporate
Data platform company names first general counsel
By Matthew Sanderson
Tricia Timm brings more than 20 years of experience to Looker as its first general counsel
Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property
Judge dismisses trade secrets theft claim against city of Oakland
By Winston Cho
Defense attorneys have persuaded a federal judge to dismiss a suit against the city of Oakland for allegedly misappropriating ...
Securities, Civil Litigation, Corporate
Real estate company hit with shareholder suit
By Eli Wolfe
A disgruntled shareholder has sued real estate company Colony NorthStar Inc. for allegedly hiding its underwhelming financial ...
Criminal
DNA website used in Golden State Killer case raises privacy questions, gives defendant little to test
By Meghann Cuniff
The use of a non-government DNA database to identify suspected serial killer Joseph James DeAngelo is the highest-profile exam...
Labor/Employment, Civil Rights, California Supreme Court
State high court to hear case over unpaid off-the-clock minutes
By Andy Serbe
The state Supreme Court is primed for arguments Tuesday morning in a case where a Starbucks manager is suing, claiming a class...
Criminal
Location of Golden State Killer trial could turn on several factors
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The location of the trial of alleged killer Joseph DeAngelo is undecided, as a variety of issues could weigh in favor of sever...
Civil Litigation
NCAA defamation testimony focuses on investigators’ mistake
By Justin Kloczko
NCAA investigators made mistakes regarding who placed a crucial phone call between an aspiring sports agent and assistant foot...
Civil Litigation, Education Law, State Bar & Bar Associations
Law school drops suit over competitor’s San Jose proposal
By Lyle Moran
Lincoln Law School of San Jose had sought to block a competitor’s proposal to open a branch in the same city.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Retired state appellate justice joins JAMS
By Caroline Hart
Justice Ignazio J. Ruvolo has joined JAMS as a mediator, arbitrator and special master, the ADR provider has announced. Ruvolo...
Law Practice, State Bar & Bar Associations
Association of Corporate Counsel recognizes pro bono and diversity awardees
By Matthew Sanderson
The Association of Corporate Counsel Southern California chapter hosted a small reception for the pro bono and diversity award...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Beverly Hills bar celebrates pro bono clinic anniversary
By Kibkabe Araya
More than 100 people celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Roxbury Park Pro Bono Legal Clinic, the longest running community ...
San Diego County Judge Lorna Alksne has thrived in many different court assignments.
Native Americans, Labor/Employment, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Tribes cannot avoid national labor board authority, court rules
By Eli Wolfe
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reaffirmed that Native American casinos can’t skirt the authority of the National La...
Government
Liberal PAC financing multiple DA challengers across the state
By Malcolm Maclachlan
A political action committee organized by people who worked on Bernie Sanders' insurgent presidential campaign is backing prog...
Law Practice, Criminal
Greenberg Gross attorneys ‘already working’ on Bill Cosby appeal
By Meghann Cuniff
A Pennsylvania jury’s guilty verdict against entertainer Bill Cosby on Thursday sets the stage for an appeal that will be led ...
Civil Litigation, Entertainment & Sports
Attorney spars with law professor witness in NCAA defamation case
By Justin Kloczko
It was clear that officials involved in overseeing the NCAA committee that sanctioned USC over the Reggie Bush benefits scanda...