Former Warner Bros. legal chief brings military, studio experience to MSK
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
During his tenure at Warner Bros., Mike Marino handled virtually every type of employment issue that could arise in a studio ...
Biden appoints Mayer Brown partner to key trade policy committee
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Philip R. Recht previously served as chief counsel and deputy administrator for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra...
Government, Class Action
VA to appeal federal judge's orders on West LA land
By Devon Belcher
U.S. Department of Justice attorney Brad P. Rosenberg said one of the main issues the agency plans to address in its appeal is...
Slideshow, Community News
The San Fernando Valley Bar Association and Valley Community Legal Foundation held its installation gala
By Ricardo Pineda
Opt-out system for magistrate judge assignments to start in Central District
By Devon Belcher
Instead of opting in to have a magistrate judge handle their litigation, attorneys will have to opt out if they prefer an Arti...
The case filed against a British gaming website is one of many recent complaints filed against technology companies citing the...
SB 989 seeks to build on a growing body of research that aims to flag suspicious suicides.
The timing of the announcement, two weeks before the November election, has raised some eyebrows. It follows the unearthing of...
Government, Constitutional Law, Civil Litigation
Homeless advocate group might not have standing in SF case
By Craig Anderson
The San Francisco city attorney's office seeks to dismiss the complaint about clearing of homeless camps on streets on the gro...
Accused Santa Maria Courthouse bomber faces additional federal charges
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The man, who authorities say intended to kill a judge, also faces state charges for attempted murder.
Government
San Francisco court clerk strike delays high-profile trial
By Wisdom Howell
San Francisco County Superior Court clerks, whose contract expired at the end of September, went on strike Thursday to protest...
A media release issued Wednesday evening by the union representing clerks acknowledged that the strike action was likely to "h...
Immigration, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Divided panel says asylum seekers can't be turned away at border
By Craig Anderson
The panel ruled that a federal judge in San Diego was correct when she enjoined the government from requiring people traveling...
Government
Private prison operator sues to block state inspections
By Malcolm Maclachlan
In its complaint, the Geo Group Inc. said SB 1132 violates the supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution and should be enjoine...
Judges and Judiciary, California Supreme Court
Former chief justice recalls wrangling with Legislature, Jerry Brown
By Craig Anderson
Former chief justice recalls being screamed at by legislators and being given budget lobbying advice by Gov. Jerry Brown.
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Keyword ads using competitor law firm's name don't infringe marks, circuit rules
By Skyler Romero
In the 33-page opinion, Judge Ana de Alba invoked the famous "What's in a name?" passage from "Romeo and Juliet," noting that ...
Intellectual Property
Oakland tells San Francisco not to drag it into fight over airport name
By Wisdom Howell
The Port of Oakland Port wants to change the name of Oakland International Airport to "San Francisco Bay Oakland International...
Judges and Judiciary
Biden nominates federal judges to courts in Santa Ana and San Diego
By Craig Anderson
Both nominees will face a tight deadline in getting consideration by the U.S. Senate during the lame duck session after the No...
$32M settlement for families of women killed in bluff collapse
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The settlement with the city of Encinitas marks one of the largest ever reached regarding coastal safety.
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Avenatti's sentence for client fraud, tax violations vacated
By Devon Belcher
Former plaintiffs' attorney Michael Avenatti's sentence, and the calculation of losses to his clients, were vacated and remand...
The plaintiff claims that women working for Netflix were regularly objectified by other employees, male and female, particular...
Technology
Attorneys seek access to plaintiffs' devices in social media MDL
By Wisdom Howell
Defense attorneys argue that forensic imaging of the non-bellwether plaintiffs' devices needs to be conducted after seven of t...
Health Care & Hospital Law, Civil Litigation
More women file suit against former Cedars Sinai doctor
By Skyler Romero
A new complaint claims that Cedars Sinai covered up reports of misconduct by gynecologist Dr. Barry J. Brock over four decades.
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
SF firm sues Visa in NY, claims price-fixing in debit card market
By Craig Anderson
The complaint, filed Monday night in the Southern District of New York, follows a similar civil antitrust lawsuit against Visa...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Experimental test-takers can earn points for bar exam, state high court says
By Laurinda Keys
Would-be attorneys can take an experimental test next month and possibly earn points that would help them pass the State Bar e...
Civil Litigation
Punitive damages struck from suit against Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Allegations leveled against former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, accused of running over a 47-year-old man...
Government
OC Supervisor Do agrees to guilty plea in federal bribery case, U.S. Attorney says
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
As part of the plea agreement, Do must forfeit assets connected to the scheme, including his daughter's Tustin property, and p...
Insurance
Specialized insurance helps dioceses deal with abuse claims
By Malcolm Maclachlan
One of the best-known insurance pools, the National Catholic Risk Retention Group, is proactively working to prevent future se...
Securities
Missing 'advice of counsel' jury instruction was essential, defense argues
By Devon Belcher
The absence of jury instructions that following the advice of lawyers or professionals is a defense against fraud made the tri...
California Courts of Appeal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Charter city Huntington Beach seeks to fight state housing law in federal court
By Craig Anderson
The Orange County beach town is opposing laws requiring more high-density housing in single-family neighborhoods in both feder...
