Government
Governor vetoes bill banning arbitrators from seeking repeat business
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Mediation and arbitration firms have fended off a bill that could have forced significant changes in the industry. ...
A roundup of recent transactions and the California lawyers involved.
Administrative/Regulatory
Coastal property owners win round in state court
By Meghann M. Cuniff
A writ petition granted by an Orange County Superior Court judge against the California Coastal Commission has attracted state...
The American Jewish Committee honored Nancy Abell with its Judge Learned Hand Award during its 36th annual Learned Hand Award ...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Even with reprieve, ABA expected to pursue tougher standards
By Lyle Moran
The federal Department of Education rejected a recommendation that the ABA face a suspension. ...
Government
Bill signed to allow sale of closed Los Angeles courthouse
By Justin Kloczko
The Judicial Council has gotten the green light to sell the closed San Pedro courthouse after approval from Gov. Jerry Brown. ...
Litigation
Judge chastises Orrick lawyer over disclosure of Google evidence
By Saul Sugarman
A San Francisco federal judge on Friday criticized Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP partner Annette L. Hurst, who earlie...
Criminal
Orange County judge rejects motion to dismiss death penalty over informant controversy
By Meghann M. Cuniff
Judge John D. Conley's sentencing comes after long battles over records. ...
California Courts of Appeal
Court: Attorney who represented suspended corporation loses $258K in fees
By Kevin Lee
The 4th District Court of Appeal tore into attorney Cory J. Briggs last week for "unethical and perhaps criminal" conduct and ...
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that will limit fees on electronic civil filings in state superior courts. ...
Both sides praise LA County Commissioner Lisa Strassner's handling of criminal court.
A list of moves from around the state.
From a farm in "the old Davis" to criminal courtroom
Labor/Employment
Amid fierce objections, judge approves day laborer settlement
By Matthew Blake
A judge gave final approval Thursday to a $4.5 million settlement in a seven-year-old lawsuit day laborers filed in which less...
Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP has been busy for the past few weeks scooping up legal talent for its Irvine office. Since mi...
Criminal
Judge voices frustration over ongoing discovery problems in OC murder case
By Meghann Cuniff
In response to heated questions, Orange County attorney acknowledges still more records could appear. ...
San Francisco firm Farella Braun & Martel LLP will have a new chair for the first time in more than a decade. ...
California Supreme Court
Yelp lines up allies, defenses in state high court defamation case
By Kevin Lee
Yelp Inc. is backed by a convoy of Internet giants and advocacy groups in a high-profile state Supreme Court case against San ...
Groundbreaking work on immigrant due process rights earns the award ...
Retired judge Harvey Schneider is not a big fan of shuttle diplomacy in mediation, but he will do it if that's what will resol...
Government
Sacramento officials start lobbying campaign for new courthouse
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The Judicial Council has offered a $7.73 million contract to a prominent architectural firm to deliver preliminary design plan...
Litigation
Omni Hotel owner says it overpaid for $12 million space below downtown LA hotel
By Justin Kloczko
Owner of Omni Hotels & Resorts is suing over claims it was shut out of negotiations to purchase space below the downtown L...
Law Practice
Susman Godfrey fourth-year associate wins summary judgment reversal
By Eli Wolfe
Though it was a high-stakes case, the partners gave Brook a shot at first chair based on her skilled handling of witnesses and...
Education
New law will allow veterans' benefits to be used at more law schools
By Lyle Moran
State-accredited law schools will again be able to accept GI Bill benefits. ...
Litigation
Wells Fargo officers hit with derivative complaint over fraud claims
By Logan Noblin
A Wells Fargo & Co. shareholder filed a derivative complaint Thursday against the company's board of directors over the cr...
Litigation
Discount chairmaker sues preemptively against infringement claim
By America Hernandez
A trademark battle between luxury office chair maker Herman Miller Inc. and several lower priced brands accused of infringing ...
Litigation
Under pressure, LA Superior Court agrees to provide free interpreters in all cases
By America Hernandez
Free interpreters in unlimited civil cases will be offered in Los Angeles superior court by 2018. ...
Criminal
Governor signs bill loosening evidence rules in some parole hearings
By L.J. Williamson
Gov. Jerry Brown announced Wednesday that he has signed several new criminal law bills, including one that will change the rul...
Litigation
UC Irvine law students, Gibson Dunn win victory for veteran
By Meghann M. Cuniff
A partnership between UC Irvine School of Law and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP recently lodged its second victory on behalf...
SVP, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Del Monte Foods Inc. (Walnut Creek) ...