Judges and Judiciary, California Supreme Court
Observers weigh in on effects of chief justice’s proposed rule change
By Winston Cho
Some observers were concerned about increased litigation, particularly if allegations are made public that turn out to be meri...
Government
Bill to prevent sex harassment by lobbyists passes committee
By Malcolm Maclachlan
AB 2055 will be clarified to only apply to harassment committed on the job, but lobbyists say it may be unconstitutional.
Civil Litigation
Civil trial witnesses recall Orange County courthouse brawl
By Meghann Cuniff
A courthouse fistfight between a defense attorney and the prosecutor’s investigator has led to a federal civil trial.
Civil Litigation, Labor/Employment, Civil Rights
Paralegal testifies in tears against former supervisor
By Andy Serbe
A paralegal told a jury that an in-house lawyer sexually propositioned her on a company retreat.
Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property
Apple gets aggressive with famous patent holder
By Joshua Sebold
Apple Inc. went on the attack against Uniloc USA Inc., a well-known patent aggregator, calling for the company to be sanctione...
Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, State Bar & Bar Associations
State Bar’s top prosecutor accused of harassing Muslim co-worker at last job
By Lyle Moran
The complaint was levied as Steven Moawad seeks Senate confirmation as chief trial counsel
Judges and Judiciary, Immigration, Government
Views mixed on halting legal advice to detained immigrants
By Chase DiFeliciantonio
Immigration judges and legal observers are split over whether the decision to halt a legal assistance program for detained imm...
Government, Criminal
Trump signs anti-sex trafficking bill into law
By Steven Crighton
The law, intended to address sex trafficking online, is not without its critics.
Real Estate/Development, Government
LA short-term rental ordinance advances
By Lila Seidman
On the heels of a Los Angeles Superior Court ruling that the zoning code does not prohibit short-term rentals, a city council ...
Hoping for a smoother election process than last year, the Los Angeles County Bar Association has nominated President-elect Br...
Judges and Judiciary
Long Beach judge admonished for improper news interview, flippant remarks
By Arin Mikailian
The Commission on Judicial Performance admonished Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge John Lord.
Judges and Judiciary, Government
Court advocates want courts to decide on spending
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Advocates for the trial courts are working to protect the millions in long-sought new funding in the state budget and the cour...
Civil Litigation, Government
Probe of Trump’s lawyer adds wrinkle to actress’ case
By Eli Wolfe
Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports
‘Trademark zombie’ sues CBS for Desilu rights
By Steven Crighton
The plaintiff says it holds the trademark to “Desilu Studios” and says CBS is infringing.
Civil Litigation, Civil Rights
Profanity marks first day of civil trial over courthouse fistfight
By Meghann Cuniff
Attorneys in a civil rights trial over a courthouse fistfight gave profanity-laced opening statements Tuesday as they quoted t...
Civil Litigation
Proposed class targets major retailers’ anti-shoplifting program
By Justin Kloczko
Major retailers and founders of a technology startup that charges suspected shoplifters fees in lieu of reporting them to the ...
Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property
Facebook settles trade secret case mid-trial
By Joshua Sebold
Facebook Inc. settled a trade secret case brought by a data center firm that accused the social media company of clandestinely...
Civil Litigation, Immigration, Government, Environmental & Energy
Environmental groups appeal border wall ruling over impact
By Chase DiFeliciantonio
The state of California and an environmental rights group are pushing ahead with appeals in a case that challenges the Trump a...
Civil Litigation, Labor/Employment, Civil Rights
Paralegal’s psychiatrist testifies in suit against in-house lawyer
By Andy Serbe
A paralegal was so anxious and depressed over being sexually harassed by an in-house lawyer at Fidelity National Management Se...
Mergers & Acquisitions, Law Practice, Law Office Management
Clark Hill’s latest merger increases California lawyers
By Caroline Hart
Clark Hill PLC, an international, full-service legal and professional services firm, and Strasburger & Price LLP, a smalle...
Law Practice, Government
Former U.S. congressman, state AG joins King & Spalding
By Matthew Sanderson
Former congressman and California attorney general Dan Lungren has joined King & Spalding, the firm announced Tuesday.
Civil Litigation, Labor/Employment, Civil Rights, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
En banc 9th Circuit bars prior wage history as justification for pay discrepancies between sexes
By Nicolas Sonnenburg
Employers may not justify wage differences between men and women because of prior salary history, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court o...
Michael Avenatti, the attorney waging a one-man legal war against President Donald Trump on behalf of a porn actress , appears...
Law Practice, State Bar & Bar Associations
Law schools see surge in applications with high LSAT scores
By Lyle Moran
The increased applicant pool features those with high LSAT scores
Government
Opponents seek withdrawal of Democratic endorsements of Republican DA
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The Democratic Party of Sacramento County has called for officials to withdraw their endorsements of DA Anne Marie Schubert, a...
Civil Litigation
Judge denies school’s motion for summary judgment in sex abuse case
By Justin Kloczko
A negligence lawsuit alleging Torrance Unified School District failed to act on reports that a wrestling coach molested studen...
Government, State Bar & Bar Associations
Judge says suspended attorney can remain on ballot for DA
By Meghann Cuniff
The Orange County judge said the suspended lawyer cannot describe herself as an attorney on the ballot.
Civil Litigation, Criminal
US judge orders $6.5M payment for revenge porn
By Eli Wolfe
A federal judge ordered o a Los Angeles man to pay millions of dollars for distributing sexual images and video of an ex-girlf...
Judges and Judiciary, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
July date set for Contra costa County judge’s misconduct hearing
By Winston Cho
The Commission on Judicial Performance will hear oral arguments concerning a Contra Costa County judge’s alleged misconduct in...
Immigration, Government, Criminal
Sessions’ illegal entry focus stirs controversy
By Eli Wolfe
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has announced an aggressive new “zero-tolerance policy” to crack down on illegal immigration al...