Obituaries
Charles E. Townsend, Jr., one of Silicon Valley's pioneering intellectual property litigators, died on April 5.
By Banks Albachn
Bay Area litigator is widely regarded as instrumental in bringing back jury trials in patent suits ...
Social media giant Twitter Inc. argues that not "even the thinnest of reeds" connects the company to a reputed ISIS-inspired t...
In-flight connectivity provider Global Eagle Entertainment named Stephen B. Ballas as senior vice president, general counsel a...
A U.S. District Judge dismissed a class action lawsuit filed by several artists for royalties. ...
Litigation
FTC warns two California companies for "all natural" beauty labels
By Kibkabe Araya
The Federal Trade Commission announced Tuesday it had settled with four companies, including one in California, for deceptivel...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Retired Sacramento County judge Robert Hight joins JAMS
By Joshua Seboldn
Hight, who officially retired on Friday, served as Director of the state Department of Fish and Game from 1999 to 2003. ...
Law Practice
K&L Gates departures continue, Michelman & Robinson picks up five laterals
By Justin Kloczko
Five intellectual property attorneys, four from K&L Gates, have joined Michelman & Robinson in Orange County. Heading ...
The fate of a felon accused of targeting U.S. District Judge Andrew Guilford, two assistant U.S. attorneys and two FBI special...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Judge denies State Bar motion for dismissal of admissions records case
By Lyle Moran
The bar had sought dismissal of the case by pointing to language in its annual dues bill. ...
Law Practice
Pro bono taking shape in Brazil after getting kick-start from Los Angeles' Public Counsel
By Justin Kloczko
With the help of Dan Grunfeld, former CEO of Public Counsel, Instituto Pro Bono has brought the concept of pro bono to Brazil,...
Plaintiff alleges telecommunications company targeted employees who frequently took medical leave ...
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has agreed to fork over $5.06 billion to settle claims it fooled investors in the preparation, packag...
Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Mattel Inc., El Segundo ...
Arbitrator ordered school district to pay charter school $7.75 million for denying it classroom space. ...
Mergers & Acquisitions
After record deal making year, 2016 starts slowly
By Banks Albachn
U.S. deal making dropped off by 38 percent in the first quarter this year compared to the same period in 2015 ...
A Superior Court judge rejected plaintiff's argument that mediator's privilege did not apply because of bias and issued a summ...
Two women studying at UC Berkeley filed complaints with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing Monday against an assist...
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
9th Circuit seeks more authority in review of FOIA cases
By Fiona Smith
Three judge panel on Monday urged the appellate court to exert more power in its review of Freedom of Information Act cases — ...
Ventura County Judge Colleen Toy White wins praise for her dedication to community courts.
A roundup of recent transactions across the state and the lawyers involved.
International
Panama leaks have attorneys preparing to defend their clients and their profession
By America Hernandez
The list may shine light on the difficulties financial institutions have faced complying with transparency and know-your-custo...
Dozens of federal lawsuits from around the country claiming the maker of erectile dysfunction drug Viagra covered up the littl...
California Supreme Court
Beverly Hills school district spending scheme under high court review
By Kevin Lee
Prosecutors asked the state's highest court Thursday to restore public corruption convictions against a former Beverly Hills U...
Law Practice
Busy season for immigration firms filing common worker visas ends
By Justin Kloczko
The window for companies to file the common H-1B visa ended April 7, ending the busiest time of year for immigration firms. ...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Arbitrator dismisses Dunn's lawsuit against State Bar
By Lyle Moran
The JAMS arbitrator also gave Dunn until May 1 to amend four of his five claims. ...
Audience members question Kenneth Lynch, in charge of the Conviction Review Unit of the Los Angeles County district attorney's...
Los Angeles County Judge Kevin Stennis, a former prosecutor, is regarded as a good listener.
A weekly roundup of lateral attorney moves, law firm office openings and partner promotions from around California
Sacramento County Judge Jennifer Rockwell fulfills her inner geek by taking on new subjects.
Judges and Judiciary
U.S. District Judge Virginia A. Phillips to become Central District chief judge
By Amanda Schallert
After 30 years in Riverside, U.S. District Judge Virginia A. Phillips has moved to the Central District headquarters in Los An...