Government
Judicial Council workers to get collective bargaining rights
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The majority of Judicial Council employees will have collective bargaining rights, thanks to a bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown.
Civil Litigation
$16.3 million construction injury verdict likely to be cut
By Justin Kloczko
A security guard whose spine was severely injured in a fall at a Loyola Marymount University construction site was awarded $16...
A human resources worker is suing her former employer — an Orange County medical device company — for gender-based pay inequit...
Government, California Courts of Appeal
Gas tax ballot language to be decided by state appellate court
By Malcolm Maclachlan
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is not letting go of his fight over what ballot language voters will see when they ...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Swimmer’s defamation suit sparks policy debate on First Amendment before 9th Circuit
By Nicolas Sonnenburg
Oral arguments in a defamation suit between two Olympic swimmers turned into a public policy debate about the value of a free ...
Government
Napa County Superior Court suspends jury service amid wildfire uncertainty
By Winston Cho
The Napa County Superior Court suspended jury service this week while the status of the Sonoma County courts remain up in the ...
Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
State Bar accuses lawyer of taking client funds, fleeing country
By Skylar Dubelko
Philip J. Layfield actually has “not fled the country,” the personal injury attorney responded on Aug. 8 in a declaration sign...
Attorneys for Apple Inc. and Qualcomm Inc. sought to portray the other as avaricious bullies during a contentious hearing on F...
The Committee of Bar Examiners wants its own working group to review the licensing test.
The Committee of Bar Examiners wants its own working group to review the licensing test
Labor/Employment, Government
Governor signs bill barring questions about job applicants’ past salary
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that will bar employers from seeking a job applicant’s salary history.
Judges and Judiciary, Government
State Bar prosecutor to lead Commission on Judicial Performance
By Lyle Moran
Gregory Dresser selects role at CJP over promotion at the bar.
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit considers contractual dispute over golf caddies’ bibs
By Nicolas Sonnenburg
A class of golf caddies required by PGA Tour Inc. rules to wear bibs adorned with advertisements from tournament sponsors aske...
Civil Rights
Judge dismisses executives’ excessive force lawsuit against Ventura County
By L.J. Williamson
U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner has dismissed a civil suit against Ventura County arising from a raid on the homes of two...
Civil Litigation
Johnson & Johnson lawyers ask judge to toss out talc verdict
By Justin Kloczko
Johnson & Johnson defense attorneys got their first chance at beating back the $417 million talcum powder verdict Wednesda...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
State Bar Court judge doubles requested suspension for OC prosecutor
By Andy Serbe
A State Bar court judge recommended a one-year minimum suspension, double what the bar prosecutor requested, for an Orange Cou...
State Bar & Bar Associations, Judges and Judiciary
LA County Barristers prepares annual bench-meets-bar event
By Arin Mikailian
Young Southern California attorneys will get the chance to mingle with local judges on Jan. 18 in Los Angeles.
Government
Mendocino County courthouses isolated due to spreading wildfire
By Winston Cho
Mendocino County Superior Court operated at half-capacity Thursday as the Northern California wildfires closed major roadways ...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Civil Litigation
Alleged rape victim claims judge let athlete’s lawyers ‘slut shame’
By Eli Wolfe
Defense attorneys for NBA star Derrick Rose were able to “slut shame” the plaintiff in a rape trial last year, thanks to a fed...
Jorgensen & Salberg LLP of counsel Alexander J. Lopez has a hard time staying out of the water.
Community News
Rockers join Loyola law professors for First Amendment panel
By Shane Nelson
Rock band The Slants took part in a recent First Amendment panel discussion at Loyola Law School.
Proposal would permit ABA law schools to admit students who didn’t take LSAT or any other exam.
New York police are asking for cooperation from Weinstein’s alleged victims.
Criminal
New law mandates attorney before children waive Miranda rights
By L.J. Williamson
Children 15 and younger can no longer waive their Miranda rights without first consulting an attorney, according to a new law.
The Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Inc. held their 42nd Annual Installation and Awards Dinner late last month.
Government, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit nominee Ryan Bounds may turn into battle over Senate's 'blue slip' tradition
By Nicolas Sonnenburg
An Oregon prosecutor nominated as President Donald J. Trump's first pick to sit on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals may p...
Immigration, Government, Civil Litigation
Judge rejects order for immigrant girl seeking abortion, citing venue
By Chase DiFeliciantonio
A federal judge rejected a bid Wednesday by lawyers for a pregnant girl in the country without legal permission for an order t...
Intellectual Property
Judge awards Google lawyers $820K in fees after patent case
By Joshua Sebold
A federal judge awarded more than $820,000 in fees to attorneys who successfully represented Google and some of its subsidiari...
Judges and Judiciary, California Courts of Appeal
Longtime 3rd District appellate court justice to retire
By David Mendenhall
Justice George Nicholson of the 3rd District Court of Appeal announced Wednesday that he will retire after 30 years on the tri...
Civil Litigation
Cybersecurity company settles securities class action
By Joshua Sebold
Cybersecurity company Imperva Inc. agreed to settle securities litigation brought by a class of shareholders for $19 million. ...