Judge demands DOJ justify dismissal of tax charges against Fatburger founder
By Skyler Romero
U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner cited a lack of justification in the government's motion. The demand comes amid a flurry ...
California Supreme Court to decide if fired workers can sue employers for defamation
By John Roemer
A Napa County jury awarded $2.1 million to a PG&E lineman who said he was defamed after raising wildfire safety concerns. ...
U.S. Supreme Court, Judges and Judiciary, Immigration, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
San Francisco federal judge postpones TPS termination citing 'racial animus'
By Craig Anderson
U.S. District Judge Trina L. Thompson accused the Trump administration of discriminatory intent. Meanwhile, another judge is c...
Civil Litigation
Thomas Fire class action trial moved to Ventura County
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Superior Court Judge Elaine Lu ruled that a class action over the 2017 Thomas Fire will be tried where key first responders ar...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Judge awards $195M in punitive damages against Phillips 66 in trade secrets case
By Wisdom Howell
The dispute arose after Phillips 66 allegedly used proprietary information obtained during acquisition talks to launch its own...
Former Newport Beach mayor joins Newmeyer Dillion as litigation partner
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
With nearly two decades of courtroom experience and deep Orange County roots, Will O'Neill brings legal firepower and civic le...
Victim fights DOJ effort to drop charges against ex-deputy convicted of excessive force
By Skyler Romero
In a scathing legal filing, her attorney accuses federal prosecutors of abandoning their duty to victims and shielding law enf...
More than 1.2 million consumers who bought NBA Top Shot NFTs are set to share in a $7 million settlement resolving claims that...
Civil Litigation
Homeless services provider faces consolidation of class, PAGA wage suits
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Plaintiffs say the overlapping class and PAGA claims against Urban Alchemy will involve complex motions, difficult pretrial is...
At their annual conference in Palm Desert, California's 58 district attorneys warn that the initiative's rollout is faltering ...
Antitrust & Trade Reg., 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit upholds Epic's antitrust win against Google
By Craig Anderson
App store restrictions violated federal and state laws, appeals court says in affirming the jury's verdict and injunction
Intellectual Property
Weil expands IP litigation practice with trio of high-profile trial partners
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Doug Lumish, Jeff Homrig, and Gabe Gross join from Latham & Watkins to lead IP, technology, and life sciences litigation i...
DEI, Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit weighs challenge to Trump-era block on diversity research grants
By Craig Anderson
An appellate panel appeared sympathetic Thursday to researchers challenging a Trump-era freeze on federal grants tied to diver...
Torts/Personal Injury, Health Care & Hospital Law
California Supreme Court limits use of MICRA in negligence suits
By John Roemer
The ruling revived a lawsuit by a man rear-ended by an ambulance. The justices drew a sharp line between professional medical ...
Labor/Employment, Banking
Stinson LLP opens offices in San Francisco and Irvine
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The merger with Severson & Werson follows the Kansas City firm's opening of a Century City office.
Neutral Amy Hogue cultivates resolution by remaining impartial, attorneys say.
Judges and Judiciary, Immigration
California Chief Justice condemns immigration enforcement at courthouses
By Craig Anderson
Her comments come amid growing reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents appearing at local courthouses in re...
Government
US attorney drops high-profile cases as DOJ extends tenure without Senate confirmation
By David Houston, Craig Anderson
U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli dismissed indictments against Fatburger founder Andrew Wiederhorn and a former L.A. deputy just hou...
LDS Church nears global settlement in dozens of California sex abuse lawsuits
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Recent court filings show the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is staying or dismissing multiple sexual abuse cases...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit nominee ducks questions on same-sex rights, defers to 'originalism'
By Craig Anderson
Jones Day partner Eric C. Tung faced scrutiny from Senate Democrats over past comments on abortion and LGBTQ+ rights but cited...
Civil Litigation
Limp Bizkit royalty fight lands in court amid venue dispute
By Skyler Romero
A Los Angeles judge is weighing whether Limp Bizkit's lawsuit over unpaid royalties against Universal Music Group should stay ...
Civil Litigation
Paul Mitchell faces suit over 'Made in USA' claims for Tea Tree shampoo
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
A consumer claims key ingredients are being sourced from overseas.
Civil Litigation
Consumer groups accuse insurance commissioner of retaliation, denied compensation
By Skyler Romero
Consumer Watchdog and another nonprofit claim Commissioner Ricardo Lara unlawfully withheld payments and reshaped the hearing ...
Data Privacy
Tea app hit with lawsuit over data leak that exposed 72,000 users
By Wisdom Howell
The federal lawsuit claims the popular women-focused app left tens of thousands of users vulnerable by failing to secure their...
Intellectual Property
Experts warn patent tax plan may undermine innovation, investment
By John Roemer
Legal and academic experts warn a mooted Trump administration proposal to tax patents based on their estimated value could sti...
Technology, Intellectual Property
Apple accuses Haptic of altering infringement claim
By Wisdom Howell
Apple alleges Haptic shifted its legal strategy in a patent case over the iPhone's Back Tap feature by submitting a late exper...
Dan Dow set to helm California DA Association with 'victims always' agenda
By David Houston
San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow, the next leader of the California District Attorneys Association, said on Tu...
Government
LA's US attorney could remain through 2028 without confirmation, legal expert says
By Craig Anderson
The Trump administration was expected to reappoint Bilal A. "Bill" Essayli as acting U.S. attorney for California's Central Di...
Civil Litigation
USC defeats fraud suit from parents in admissions scandal case
By Skyler Romero
A judge dismissed a lawsuit against USC by parents involved in the "Varsity Blues" scandal, ruling they had ample time and rea...
Civil Litigation
New LA Courts function allows remote appearance in multiple family law hearing
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Starting Aug. 4, L.A. County Superior Court will let attorneys remotely monitor and join multiple same-day family law hearings...