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Responding to a U.S. Supreme Court order, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday ordered a trial court to stay a di...


Larry Sheingold had made critical comments about his panel’s relationship with the bar on Monday.


Real Estate/Development


After a protracted legal battle that ended in September, California tenants scored a novel victory: They now have the right to...


Immigration


Akin Gump lawyers counsel refugees in Texas

Dec. 22, 2017
By Shane Nelson

A pair of Los Angeles-based Akin Gump associates recently returned from a pro bono assignment assisting refugees in southern T...


In Recess


Whitewater Fix

Dec. 22, 2017
By Shane Nelson

Keker Van Nest partner Jennifer Huber started guiding whitewater river rafting trips in 2002.



Relaxed Environment

Dec. 22, 2017

Mediator Richard Huver creates a calm setting to help spur resolution.


Law Practice, Criminal


Defending someone charged with murder is an exceptional challenge for any lawyer. It’s especially daunting for an attorney who...


Immigration


A federal judge aggressively challenged both sides during oral arguments Wednesday about the limits of the court’s authority t...


Law Practice, Immigration


LA business immigration lawyer handles tough asylum cases

Dec. 21, 2017
By Chase DiFeliciantonio

Since 1998, David Rugendorf — a partner at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP — has taken on pro bono cases in federal immigr...


Law Practice, Immigration, Corporate


In-house counsel and other attorneys have been trained to handle delicate child deportation proceedings by a nonprofit.


9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


A legal battle in Washington over whether transgender people should be allowed to serve in the military has now shifted to the...


Law Practice


An empty motel in Costa Mesa represents a bittersweet victory for a group of top-flight pro bono attorneys.


Civil Litigation


Santa Monica-based TrueCar agrees to new billing model and double indemnification under terms of lawsuit settlement.


Law Practice


Womble Bond Dickinson announced Wednesday that it will acquire California-based IP firm Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman L...


California Courts of Appeal


The much-watched ruling that upheld the dismissal of an action against Wal-Mart as a sanction for plaintiffs’ attorney Cory J....


The school achieved the best rate for the third straight year.


Sonja Oehler alleges she was fired for uncovering wrongdoing by top officials


Law Practice


For attorney Christopher Celentino, wine is not just a legal practice. It is an industry and an experience.


Criminal, Civil Litigation


A third defendant who was cleared of all charges after a marathon San Bernardino County corruption trial has filed a claim.


Law Practice, Immigration


Latham associates help get asylum for El Salvador mother

Dec. 20, 2017
By Chase DiFeliciantonio

The group of attorneys worked pro bono for a 24-year-old woman who argued that that she should be allowed to remain in the U.S.


California Courts of Appeal


Southern California Gas Company is not responsible for reimbursing economic damage suffered by area businesses related to the ...


Real Estate/Development


The owners of an upscale downtown San Diego condominium reached a $42 million settlement with several maintenance and construc...


Law Practice, Government, Family, Education Law


Name Changers

Dec. 20, 2017
By Shane Nelson

Attorneys and law students are helping the Orange County transgender community navigate legal name and gender marker changes.


Civil Litigation


A federal judge has named the liaison counsel, co-lead counsel and members of the plaintiffs’ steering committee for the Wells...


Civil Litigation, Administrative/Regulatory


Issues of security and privacy grew along with the interconnected “internet of things” in 2017 and will continue to grow and b...


Criminal


Four former Beaumont officials admitted to orchestrating a scheme that bilked the city out of tens of millions of dollars duri...


Judges and Judiciary, Government, Ethics/Professional Responsibility


A San Francisco County judge has recused himself from a case in which he remanded a defendant into custody for more than three...


9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


With his abrupt departure from the bench, former 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Alex Kozinski leaves behind more than...



Judge blocks part of CJP audit

Dec. 20, 2017
By Malcolm Maclachlan

The Commission on Judicial Performance has won a resounding court victory in a case challenging an audit ordered by the state ...


9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


With the resignation of Alex Kozinski, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has lost one of its most outspoken and colorful f...