Entertainment & Sports
Law firm’s actions on Weinstein’s behalf raise questions
By Steven Crighton
David Boies’ statements justifying his hiring of a team to investigate on Harvey Weinstein’s behalf could be a legal ethics pr...
Immigration, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit orders review of immigrant’s deportation over pointed dissent
By Chase DiFeliciantonio
Despite a strongly worded dissent, a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel has ordered the government to review an immigrant...
On the eve of a heavily litigated trial, lawsuits against Federal Express related to a multi-fatality accident ended Tuesday f...
Civil Litigation, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit considers whether Philip Morris may relitigate liability in wrongful death case
By Nicolas Sonnenburg
A lengthy argument over whether Philip Morris USA could relitigate its responsibility for the death of a longtime smoker of it...
California Supreme Court
California high court hears debate over whether state workplace law is preempted
By Malcolm Maclachlan
In a case that is being watched closely by business groups, the state Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday over whether a dis...
Civil Litigation, Labor/Employment
Jury finds Dollar Tree not liable for denying wage statement access
By Matthew Blake
Discount retail giant Dollar Tree bears no liability for how it provides wage statements to its California workers, a federal ...
California Courts of Appeal
Appellate court reverses summary judgment against injured lawyer
By Andy Serbe
A company contracted to maintain traffic light backups for the city of Glendale can be sued for negligence if the system fails...
Litigators pose piercing questions about the industry and arbitrators and mediators rose to the challenge with thoughtful and ...
A judge killed a defendant’s last chance to keep a jury from deciding a narrow matter: whether Dollar Tree is liable for not p...
Entertainment & Sports
Sex harassment claims leave companies few options
By Steven Crighton
Without a confidential settlement agreement, attorneys say the company has an uphill battle.
Government
Organization sues attorney general for emails on climate change
By Winston Cho
A group fighting greenhouse gas regulations is seeking a court order requiring Attorney General Xavier Becerra to comply with ...
FedEx liability case set for trial as eleventh hour settlement talks continue.
Government, California Supreme Court
Brown hasn’t chosen a new state high court justice — and may be in no hurry
By Malcolm Maclachlan
It’s not uncommon for Gov. Jerry Brown to wait as long as eight months to appoint a new state Supreme Court justice.
A bankruptcy trustee’s attempt to force O’Melveny & Myers LLP to hand over sensitive documents related to a legal malpract...
The law school council will now seek comment on eliminating the testing requirement.
Criminal
Public defender’s office fired for excessive trial delays in sex offender’s case
By L.J. Williamson
A man whom prosecutors petitioned to incarcerate as a sexually violent predator may be released over speedy trial issues.
Civil Litigation, Government, Criminal
Jury awards $200K to mother of gang member killed by police
By Meghann Cuniff
A jury in a police excessive force case in Orange County rejected the prevailing plaintiff’s request for $11 million.
Labor/Employment
In Dollar Tree trial, plaintiffs’ lawyers test limits of wage statement litigation
By Matthew Blake
In a trial on an extraordinarily specific issue, a federal jury must decide whether a company is liable for not giving employe...
The backing from Sacramento comes in the midst of contentious contract negotiations.
Maxwell M. Blecher, “a hugely influential figure in antitrust law,” has died at 84.
A former Bank of America employee is suing the company, claiming she and her peers were subjected to unreasonable workloads th...
Civil Litigation, Judges and Judiciary
Jury rules for plaintiff in police shooting of gang member
By Meghann Cuniff
A jury that continued to deliberate after a gang member’s brother approached a juror ruled on Thursday for the gang member’s m...
Judges and Judiciary
More than three dozen state justices, judges selected
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Gov. Jerry Brown named three appellate justices and 34 superior court judges on Thursday.
Immigration, Government
Federal government warns state over lost funds due to ‘sanctuary’ law
By Chase DiFeliciantonio
The U.S. Department of Justice continued Wednesday to tighten the screws on California state officials over a new law that wou...
California Courts of Appeal
In appellate case, law firm seeks attorney fees from company
By James Getz
In a fight between which should prevail, due process fairness or technical rules, 6th District Court of Appeal justices heard ...
Civil Litigation
More lawsuits filed against PG&E over Northern California wildfires
By Winston Cho
The last of the Northern California wildfires that killed 43 people and burned more than 100,000 acres was fully contained Tue...
Immigration, Government, Civil Rights
San Francisco public defender to host MCLE event
By Chase DiFeliciantonio
San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi will host a free minimum continuing legal education event next week discussing publi...
Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Prosecutor ethics rule now in effect
By Justin Kloczko
An ethical rule requiring prosecutors to make timely disclosures about exculpatory evidence went into effect Thursday, making ...
The agency said it hopes finding ways to cut costs and increase revenue will limit the use of reserves next year.
Morrison & Foerster LLP associate Christian Andreu-von Euw has been given the firm’s 2017 Kathi Pugh Award for Pro Bono Se...
