In a case alleging violations of the Anti-Terrorism Act, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that plaintiff widows, wh...
Citing ineffective counsel, man says he didn’t plot US attack.
SB 183 would prohibit federal immigration authorities from entering some public buildings without a warrant in certain circums...
In a loss for Tinder Inc., the 2nd District Court of Appeal has swiped right to approve putative class action alleging the pop...
The plaintiff claims his career coach stole his idea for a haunted boat horror film.
A Chinese billionaire is taking his competitor to court for allegedly stealing trade secrets from his electric car empire.
Civil Litigation, Government
Acquitted defendant sues county, state for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations
By Andy Serbe
A land developer who was acquitted of bribing public officials after a 10-month trial has filed a claim against San Bernardino...
The trial touches on several crucial employment law questions.
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Judge halts law precluding boycotts of Israel
By Joshua Sebold
Laws precluding state employees or contractors from participating in boycotts on goods that originate from Israel’s economy ha...
Riverside Judge Mac Fisher allows unlimited voir dire and explains his rulings in detail.
Opening statements are scheduled Tuesday in a case that delves into the touchy areas of constructive termination, treatment of...
Immigration, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Unaccompanied children facing deportation not entitled to a lawyer, 9th Circuit rules
By Chase DiFeliciantonio
A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled that unaccompanied children facing deportation do not have a right to governme...
Criminal
Prop. 47 has reduced racial disparities in sentencing, study asserts
By Malcolm Maclachlan
A study commissioned by San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon shows Proposition 47 has reduced racial disparities in s...
Law Practice
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights celebrates 50th anniversary
By Winston Cho
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area raised more than $70,000 at its annual Dr. Martin Luther...
The California Judges Association named Nicole Virga Bautista, the daughter and granddaughter of judges, as executive director.
Civil Litigation
Shareholders lose lawsuit against nutrition technology company
By Meghann Cuniff
An Orange County Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of the defense in a breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit brought by share...
Immigration, Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Stanford students secure reversal at 9th Circuit regarding deportation of convicted carjackers
By Nicolas Sonnenburg
The government may not deport noncitizens convicted in California of carjacking as perpetrators of crimes of violence, the 9th...
Rap impresario Suge Knight’s attorney and former attorney said they don’t know who signed the warrant.
Mark J. Friedman has been appointed general counsel for ChromaDex Corp. in Irvine.
Civil Litigation, Entertainment & Sports
Federal judge considers scope of injunction
By Steven Crighton
A district judge thinks an injunction is necessary — just not one that will bankrupt the defendant.
A sharp increase in federal securities class actions in 2017 was largely driven by the exodus of merger-objection disputes fro...
Civil Litigation, Civil Rights
A look back on same-gender sex harassment
By Steven Crighton
It’s not too long ago that California courts lacked an adequate remedy for such claims.
California Courts of Appeal
Appellate court ruling orders new bail hearing, challenges current system
By Malcolm Maclachlan
In a ruling that addresses major constitutional questions on money bail and a proposed state law, the 1st District Court of Ap...
Probate
LA won’t decide future of Manson’s body, but will rule on his estate
By Justin Kloczko
Even in death, Charles Manson continues to be a nightmare. On Friday, a superior court judge said who gets Manson’s body will ...
Labor/Employment
Long Beach hotels move to put labor claims behind them
By Matthew Blake
A set of lawsuits that accuse high-end Long Beach hotels of rampant labor violations are winding down.
The Orange County judge indicated her unwillingness to sustain defense demurrers.
Robert Ambrogi highlighted that attorneys have an ethical duty of tech competence.
A Santa Ana district judge has enjoined the government from deporting 92 Cambodians who committed crimes during their decades ...
Government
Governor defends gas tax hike, environmental policy in annual speech
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Gov. Jerry Brown used his 16th State of the State address to defend two of the signature issues of his last term, environmenta...
Judges and Judiciary
New justices sworn in for 4th and 6th Districts
By Arin Mikailian
Superior court judges Thomas Goethals of Orange County and Mary Greenwood of Santa Clara County were confirmed and sworn in.