Constitutional Law, Civil Litigation, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
US judge partially blocks California law restricting social media notifications to minors
By Craig Anderson
Senior U.S. District Judge Edward J. Davila of San Jose allowed most of California's new law regulating social media notificat...
Judges and Judiciary
California's judicial transitions throughout 2024
By Laurinda Keys
These are the judicial officers who were elected, appointed, retired, left the bench or died in California in 2024.
Civil Litigation
Multiple lawsuits in LA filed over PIH Health cyberattack
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Over a dozen lawsuits filed against PIH Health in LA County Court over a Dec. 1 cyberattack, allegedly exposing 17 million pat...
Civil Litigation
BLM seeks protective order in suit claiming nonprofit mismanaged funds
By Skyler Romero
The lawsuit claimed that Tides Foundation violated a 2020 agreement to receive donations to Black Lives Matter by refusing to ...
Government, Antitrust & Trade Reg.
California's restrictions on out-of-state liquor imports are challenged
By Devon Belcher
Nelson & Fraenkel LLP filed a lawsuit challenging California's Alcoholic Beverage Control Act for discriminating against o...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Long Beach Bar Association names Lawyer of the Year
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Robin D. Perry specializes in personal injury litigation, criminal defense, and business law.
Immigration, Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Supremacy clause hinders California's resistance to Trump deportation plans
By Craig Anderson
California and other states prepare for legal clashes with Trump's deportation plans, facing challenges due to a constitutiona...
Government
Newsom's 2024 legislative haul: 1,017 new laws reshape legal landscape
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Gov. Newsom signed more than 1,000 new laws this year, significantly impacting legal practices. Key changes include arbitratio...
Torts/Personal Injury, Entertainment & Sports
Head injury inherent risk in football, NCAA not to blame, panel rules
By Skyler Romero
Citing inherent risk assumption, an appellate court unanimously upheld the NCAA's position against a widow claiming her husban...
Investors accused Caribou Biosciences Inc. of causing a 25% stock drop by misleading about cash flow and treatment efficacy. A...
Civil Litigation
USC professor sues over anonymous online smear campaign
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Courtney Pade, a USC Annenberg professor, filed suit to unmask anonymous creators of websites, videos and podcasts that she sa...
Administrative/Regulatory
Mixed results for law meant to rein in county sheriffs
By John Roemer
California's sheriffs have long resisted accountability for suspected misbehavior. A 2021 statute that gives counties new tool...
The maker of Jelly Belly jelly beans wants to amend its federal complaint against David Klein, who sold the company the tradem...
California schools could become immigration policy flashpoint in 2025
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Sanctuary school bills face uncertain future amid shifting political dynamics.
Lawyers likely to have disproportionate impact in Legislature in 2025
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Four new attorneys who just joined Legislature are all Democrats. They also all have courtroom experience.
Labor/Employment
Judge named in relation to workers' comp scheme
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Orange County Superior Court Judge Israel Claustro owns the company at the center of the fraud investigation, court documents ...
Technology, Environmental & Energy
U.S. Supreme Court rulings expected to shape electric vehicle future
By Laurinda Keys
States don't have standing to sue against EPA allowing California to enforce higher vehicle emission standards than the federa...
Data Privacy
Users claim Forbes Media shares their personal information
By Wisdom Howell
The putative class action complaint, filed on Dec. 20 in the Northern District of California, claimed that IP addresses can be...
Administrative/Regulatory, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit affirms FCC: Chinese government company can't operate in US
By Craig Anderson
The case is among the first to be decided after the U.S. Supreme Court's June ruling that ended Chevron deference, where court...
Criminal
Perp walk of alleged CEO murderer could help defense, attorneys say
By Devon Belcher
Law enforcement sometimes parades defendants before the cameras in cases of high public interest, and though that can make the...
Environmental & Energy
Santa Cruz Wharf collapse sparks CEQA controversy
By Malcolm Maclachlan
A conservation group's attorney rebuts claims that its environmental lawsuit delayed crucial repairs.
Civil Litigation
Plaintiff walks out of deposition in Northrop Grumman harassment case
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
The sexual harassment lawsuit against Northrop Grumman heats up as both sides trade accusations over discovery conduct. The de...
Experts expect product liability claims will overtake driver negligence lawsuits when fully autonomous vehicles become the nor...
Technology
Legal battles in the electric vehicle era: surveillance, safety and liability
By Laurinda Keys
This year, electric vehicles became key players in California's legal system. From Teslas assisting police investigations to G...
In 2024, some of California's most prominent judges and legal practitioners contributed articles to the Daily Journal, offerin...
A partner at Ellis George LLP, Nicholson was counsel is several high-stakes cases. He was remembered for his mentorship and hu...
Cannabis
Santa Barbara farmer awarded $35M in fraud case over cannabis venture
By Skyler Romero
The case arose from a 2017 agreement between the plaintiffs Francine Shulman, her sons and the defendants to cultivate cannabi...
Judges and Judiciary, Government
Biden vetoes bill to add more judges
By Craig Anderson
The bill's defeat represents a defeat for federal judges, including those in California, who lobbied for its passage.
Community News
San Diego Consumer Attorneys raise record sum for foster children
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The campaign marked CASD's first major fundraising initiative tied to their signature annual event.
Intellectual Property, Contracts
Creator of AI assistant 'Claude' want music industry claim dismissed
By Wisdom Howell
The case has drawn attention from stakeholders across the music industry.