Intellectual Property
Drugmaker asks federal judge to invalidate rival company’s patents
By Eli Wolfe
Amgen Inc. asked a federal judge to invalidate numerous patents claimed by rival Genentech Inc. so it can create a cheaper, ge...
Government
Governor signs campaign disclosure law, which may face legal tests
By Malcolm Maclachlan
A bill designed to require more disclosure in campaign commercials was signed into law but may face legal challenges.
Civil Litigation, Government
Owner of totaled blimp objects to $5M award
By Justin Kloczko
An aeronautical manufacturer seeking $65 million from the U.S. government over a damaged blimp is objecting in federal court t...
Labor/Employment, Immigration, Government
State law requiring ICE warrants raises questions, concerns
By Chase DiFeliciantonio
Labor and employment lawyers are divided on how to counsel company clients in light of a state law signed by Gov. Jerry Brown ...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit unseals videos of inmate abuse at Men’s Central Jail in Los Angeles
By Nicolas Sonnenburg
Videos allegedly depicting the violent extraction of several inmates at Los Angeles Men’s Central Jail by county sheriff’s dep...
Criminal
Sex crime law sets up 3-tier system Some convicts would no longer be registered for life
By L.J. Williamson
Corporate, Construction
Parsons Corp. GC steps down, replaced by deputy GC
By Paula Lehman-Ewing
Clyde E. “Sonny” Ellis turns reins of Parsons Corp.’s legal team over to deputy GC Michael Kolloway.
San Francisco-based pharmaceutical company Calithera Biosciences Inc. named Sumita Ray general counsel and chief compliance of...
Civil Litigation
Johnson & Johnson attorneys seek to knock down talc verdict
By Justin Kloczko
Junk science and juror misconduct led to an overblown $417 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson, according to defense...
Civil Litigation, Law Practice
Experienced LA attorneys working with Hollywood producer threatening to sue New York Times
By Meghann Cuniff
They have a wealth of experience in high-profile sexual harassment claims and cut-throat battles against media titans.
Intellectual Property, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit debates “Blurred Lines” verdict
By Steven Crighton
Attorneys for record producer Pharrell Williams and the family of Marvin Gaye seemed to agree on at least one thing Friday: Th...
A federal judge in Los Angeles terminated a whistleblower suit against health insurance companies accused of stealing hundreds...
Labor/Employment, California Courts of Appeal
Fired cab driver wins ruling classifying him as employee
By Winston Cho
A 1st District Court of Appeal panel has reversed a San Francisco County judge’s decision denying back wages to a plaintiff in...
Judges and Judiciary, Government
Over-the-top ballot descriptions banned for judicial candidates
By James Getz
Deputy district attorneys running for judge will no longer be able to use language such as “hardcore gang prosecutor,” “major ...
Immigration, Government
Government settles with staff companies over treatment of immigrants
By Chase DiFeliciantonio
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a $200,000 settlement Friday with two Southern California-based staffing companies ov...
Criminal
Brown signs “sextortion” bill, vetoes private prison and butane limits
By L.J. Williamson
Brown signs “sextortion” bill, vetoes private prison and butane limits
Leah Wilson will make $267,500, the same salary as her predecessor.
General counsel D. Bruce Sewell is retiring at the end of the year and will be replaced by former Honeywell International Inc....
Criminal
Judge orders that two Pakistanis get visas to testify for man convicted on terrorism charges
By Malcolm Maclachlan
A federal judge has ordered that two men from Pakistan be given visas to testify as alibi witnesses in an ineffective counsel ...
Intellectual Property
Judge appears disinclined to wait for patent trial against Broadcom, Apple
By Eli Wolfe
A federal judge appeared disinclined to stay a patent infringement suit against Broadcom Limited and Apple Inc. , despite a de...
Government, Civil Litigation
Conservative activist files novel election litigation
By Joshua Sebold
A complaint filed Thursday that is funded by conservative activist Edward Blum challenging electoral redistricting in the city...
Immigration, Government
New ‘sanctuary state’ law to face legal challenges, experts predict
By Chase DiFeliciantonio
A state bill that limits the ability of state and local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration officials was s...
Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property
Federal Circuit rejects injunction that favored Amgen
By Caroline Hart
A federal appellate panel reversed a permanent injunction blocking the sale of a cholesterol drug on Thursday in a defeat for ...
Jenner & Block LLP commercial litigator Todd C. Toral competes in Ironman triathlons to raise money for veterans.
Judges and Judiciary
U.S. Supreme Court denies LA judge’s petition challenging admonishment
By Justin Kloczko
A Los Angeles County judge’s bid to overturn his admonishment by the Commission on Judicial Performance ended this week after ...
The Consumer Attorneys of California got a long-sought win on an arbitration bill on Wednesday when Gov. Jerry Brown signed SB...
Civil Litigation
Lawsuit over blind access to mobile apps moves forward
By Meghann Cuniff
Judges of Central District of California split on whether lack of federal standards matters.
State Bar & Bar Associations
State Bar prosecutor named chief counsel for agency’s court
By Lyle Moran
Gregory Dresser will make $240,000 a year in his new role, which he begins Oct. 23.
Civil Litigation
Judge approves settlement between fitness company, customers
By Eli Wolfe
A federal judge in Los Angeles approved a final settlement agreement between the fitness behemoth SoulCycle Inc. and a class o...