U.S. Supreme Court, Constitutional Law
U.S. Supreme Court debates Texas porn site age-verification law
By Craig Anderson
The case's outcome could have major implications for California statutes that also aim to protect minors and are facing simila...
Constitutional Law
DOJ, Orange County DA reach settlement over custodial informant violations
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
An eight-year federal investigation into constitutional violations in Orange County's custodial informant practices concludes ...
Joint task force launched, new legislation targets wildfire-related looting
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
In response to devastating wildfires across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, law enforcement officials have unveiled two crit...
Civil Litigation
Hueston Hennigan to defend Edison in Eaton Fire litigation
By David Houston
Hueston Hennigan LLP has been retained to represent Southern California Edison in lawsuits related to the devastating Eaton Fi...
Wills, Estates & Trusts
Frost Brown Todd expands into California with acquisition of Hess-Verdon
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Cincinnati-based Frost Brown Todd LLC has acquired Hess-Verdon & Associates PLC, a boutique Orange County firm specializin...
Judges and Judiciary
LA County court judges and staff lose homes in wildfires
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles County have left 13 judges and 12 court staff members without homes, while local courthous...
Civil Litigation
Some attorneys suing over fires are victims themselves
By Skyler Romero
In the aftermath of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, several attorneys affected by the destruction are spearheadin...
Immigration, Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit revives visa fraud case against San Jose company executives
By Craig Anderson
An three-judge appellate panel reinstated visa fraud charges against executives of PerfectVIPs Inc., finding that false statem...
Immigration, Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit revives visa fraud case against San Jose executives
By Craig Anderson
An three-judge appellate panel reinstated visa fraud charges against executives of PerfectVIPs Inc., finding that false statem...
Lawmakers reconsider climate superfund bill as wildfires and insurance crisis deepen
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Modeled on the federal hazardous waste cleanup law, the proposal seeks to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate damages, ...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is appealing an Orange County judge's ruling that upheld Huntington Beach's voter ID mea...
A mass tort lawsuit accuses the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power of infrastructure mismanagement that allegedly hampe...
Immigration, Government, Civil Rights
AG Bonta prepares for legal clashes with Trump Administration, backed by $25M
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Speaking at the Sacramento Press Club, the state attorney general discussed Gov. Gavin Newsom's funding proposal to bolster le...
Civil Litigation
Tenant advocates call for more renter protections following LA fires
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
An eviction moratorium like that enacted during the Covid-19 pandemic is one of the measures being suggested as reports emerge...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Frank Chirino is new president of Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The association has evolved into a force for advancing diversity within the legal profession and supporting aspiring legal pro...
Government
Former Huntington Beach officials sue to void $50M settlement
By Skyler Romero
Ex-Mayor Constance Boardman and former Planning Commissioner Mark Bixby want to nullify a controversial settlement between Hun...
Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order to streamline rebuilding in fire-damaged areas waives key environmental regulations, but l...
Government, Criminal
Wildfires make for a busy final week for US attorney
By Jack Needham
In an interview Monday, U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada reflected on his accomplishments.
Civil Litigation
Lawsuit accuses Southern California Edison of negligence in devastating Eaton Fire
By Skyler Romero
The blaze in the Altadena area has destroyed thousands of structures and caused widespread devastation.
Government, Civil Rights
Legal nonprofits to see new funds to fight Trump administration
By Malcolm Maclachlan
At least $15 million will be funneled through the State Bar and the California Access to Justice Commission to nonprofits figh...
Real Estate/Development, Land Use, Insurance
New regulations might make rebuilding difficult for those who lost homes in LA fires
By Wisdom Howell
Much has changed since neighborhoods like Pacific Palisades were developed, land use attorneys warned. Rebuilding will be diff...
Judges and Judiciary, Government
California courts maintain steady funding in Newsom's budget
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The courts will receive about $5 billion, roughly the same as in the 2024-25 budget finalized last summer.
Insurance
Lawmakers propose FAIR Plan fix as insurers brace for litigation over wildfire costs
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Attorneys say the approach in AB 226 might represent the best choice among a set of bad options.
Data Privacy
Judge: Pen register restrictions not isolated to telephonic surveillance
By Devon Belcher
U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner declined Autotrader attorneys' argument that that a claim related to a restriction of the...
Intellectual Property
Texas' FBFK eyes middle market with Orange County expansion
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The firm, which entered the market just last year, has already grown to a team of 15 lawyers and recently secured a new office...
Government, Constitutional Law, Civil Litigation
Judge denies San Francisco's motion to dismiss homeless advocates' lawsuit
By Craig Anderson
Last month, U.S. Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu dismissed most claims by the Coalition on Homelessness and several individual p...
Attorneys say neutral John Golper applies a kind, patient approach to dispute resolution.
Civil Litigation
Tenant sues co-living company over violent roommate linked to multiple murders
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Common Living, which paired up roommates, filed for bankruptcy protection following the pandemic.
LA wildfires ignite questions on insurance sustainability and legal battles over liability
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The blazes come after years of reform efforts meant to lessen fire damage and prop up the state's insurance markets.
Labor/Employment
Kanye West faces $2.4M default judgment for alleged labor and workplace claims
By Devon Belcher
U.S. District Judge Michelle Williams Court scheduled the hearing for Jan. 17.
