Simpson joins the likes of Chloe Kardashian and Tom Holland, who face similar lawsuits.
Civil Litigation, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit reverses nationwide class certification in Hyundai, Kia mileage case
By Steven Crighton
The panel found that the district judge had erred in certifying a national class to facilitate a settlement.
Government
Governor’s budget includes more revenue to combat crimes against children
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Tucked away in Gov. Jerry Brown’s $926 million budget request for the state Department of Justice is $3.6 million in permanent...
Michael A. Dillon, the top lawyer at Adobe Systems Inc., is one of two executives set to retire from the company this year, ac...
Intellectual Property
Rivals clash over prenatal test patent claims in closing arguments
By Caroline Hart
An attorney representing Ariosa Diagnostics Inc. told a federal jury Tuesday that his client is not infringing a rival’s paten...
Law Practice, Government, Criminal
LA County supervisors appoint new interim public defender
By L.J. Williamson
After deputy public defenders objected, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors appointed approve Nicole Davis Tinkham.
In the continuing dispute over which county gets to handle the disposal of Charles Manson’s body and the probate of his limite...
Civil Litigation
Moving on from private jet, attorneys squabble over restaurant
By Eli Wolfe
The unhappy business divorce of Brian Kabateck and Mark Geragos continues.
Law Practice
Greenberg Traurig hires another firm’s ex-corporate chair in LA
By Skylar Dubelko
Corporate lawyer Kevin Friedmann joined Greenberg Traurig LLP as a shareholder, the firm announced Friday.
Intellectual Property
Sheppard Mullin wins trademark case for British television producer
By Joshua Sebold
A team of California attorneys has defeated trademark claims brought against a British television producer by a defunct techno...
Senior staff in the Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance emphasized the importance of capital fo...
The Orange County judge issued a new sentence after the victim got a chance to speak.
Immigration, Civil Rights
Same-sex couple sues federal government for denying citizenship to their child
By Chase DiFeliciantonio
A same-sex couple sued the federal government Monday for denying U.S. citizenship to one of their children who is not biologic...
In his keynote address to kick off the 45th annual Securities Regulation Institute, Securities and Exchange Commission chairma...
Civil Litigation, Government
CFPB scores tiny penalty against loan collector
By Eli Wolfe
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suffered a major setback when a federal judge turned down their demand for a massive ...
Entertainment & Sports, Corporate
Lions Gate deputy GC steps into head legal role at Starz
By Paula Lehman-Ewing
Veteran entertainment lawyer Audrey Y. Lee to lead the legal team at the Beverly Hills production house.
Corporate
MyoKardia adds veteran biopharmaceutical general counsel
By Paula Lehman-Ewing
Veteran attorney Cynthia Ladd becomes general counsel for the South San Francisco-based biopharmaceutical company.
Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports
Will $710K verdict make Grumpy Cat smile?
By Steven Crighton
Federal jury finds for cat owners in breach of contract and infringement case.
The juror had previously invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, but testified under immunity.
Civil Litigation, Government
New lawyers file lawsuit targeting money bail system
By Malcolm Maclachlan
An Oakland federal judge has approved a motion to relate a new case to a long-running challenge to the bail system in San Fran...
Judges and Judiciary
Delaware chief justice advises fresh corporate perspectives
By Andy Serbe
In a discussion at the Securities Regulation Institute, Delaware Chief Justice Leo E. Strine Jr. recommended that members of c...
Judges and Judiciary
IP litigator tapped for San Jose magistrate judge seat
By Joshua Sebold
The Northern District of California announced Monday that intellectual property litigator Virginia K. DeMarchi will take the b...
A bar ethics committee highlighted multiple reasons it opposes the San Francisco prosecutor’s proposal.
U.S. Supreme Court, Immigration, Government
Trump administration cites ruling against Obama program to attack DACA injunction
By Nicolas Sonnenburg
The U.S. Department of Justice is citing a 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals injunction blocking an Obama-era immigration prog...
Labor/Employment, California Courts of Appeal
Latest ‘Duran’ decision knocks plaintiffs’ lawyers use of statistical sampling
By Matthew Blake
A decision in an epic class action could make it harder for plaintiffs’ lawyers to use surveys to muster evidence they need to...
Securities litigators say that while the Securities and Exchange Commission will not undergo radical change under new Chairman...
Law Practice, Criminal
Next LA public defender raises concerns for some
By L.J. Williamson
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is expected to appoint an interim public defender Tuesday who is not a specialist ...
An expert witnesses, testifying for a beverage company, testified that the company behind Grumpy Cat must pay for failing to p...
Civil Litigation
Pro athlete asks judge to protect identity in SEC fraud suit
By Eli Wolfe
A celebrity athlete pursuing a major dollar fraud case through the SEC has taken new aggressive measures to protect his identi...
The state high court named the top leaders, based on the State Bar’s funding bill.