Musk said his comments on X have nothing to do with the California Coastal Commission, some of whose members criticized his po...
Constitutional Law
Law banning spectators at dangerous car events upheld
By Sunidhi Sridhar
The Alameda County ordinance criminalizes publicly observing the exhibitions of dangerous driving stunts, which often draw lar...
Prominent Sacramento estate planning attorney joins Boutin Jones Inc.
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
While not planning on retiring soon, K. Greg Peterson said he views this move as preparation for his and his clients' future.
Technology, Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Google seeks stay in open-door order pending appeal
By Sunidhi Sridhar
Google claims the injunction would cost more than $100 million and could compromise the security of Android users.
Sidley Austin LLP celebrated the opening of its new Los Angeles office with an open house event.
The settlement will require the city of San Diego to "provide real amenities like running water and showers at safe lots," acc...
Labor/Employment
SF Superior court clerks vote to authorize future strike action
By Jack Needham
Clerks seek a commitment by court management to address vacancies and increase the number of positions to better reflect the c...
"The former longtime head of the accounting department at the now-shuttered Los Angeles plaintiffs' personal injury law firm G...
Government, Environmental & Energy
City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto said that settlement funds will be allocated to the cleanup and monitoring of local waterwa...
How a lunch turned a courthouse friendship into a family law powerhouse.
Law Practice, Class Action
Quinn Emanuel's fees halved for $3.7B win for insurers
By Craig Anderson
The law firm scored a major victory for health insurers in two class actions, getting $3.7 billion in damages for insurers see...
Data Privacy
Insurer sues software company over former employee's blackmail scheme
By Wisdom Howell
When the former software company worker failed to get a response from his employer, he turned to one of their clients, threate...
State Bar & Bar Associations
San Diego County Bar Association initiates pro bono estate planning services for first responders, military
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
This program, scheduled to run through the end of October, aims to assist in the creation of critical legal documents such as ...
Technology, Alternative Dispute Resolution
JAMS introduces AI tools to aid dispute resolution
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
JAMS Next is a suite of AI-enhanced tools designed to improve efficiency and accessibility for legal professionals and clients.
The Mexican American Bar Association held its annual Judges' Night on Thursday at the Millenium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los...
Technology
New state laws could be key to TikTok filing decision
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The decision by state attorneys general to file 14 separate cases against TikTok bucked the trend of filing a united case in f...
The City and County of San Francisco have argued that transforming Oakland International Airport into San Francisco Bay Oaklan...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Supreme Court rejects bar's attorney-supervised exam alternative
By Devon Belcher
The justices said the proposed Portfolio Bar Exam raised ethical and practical concerns because the submitted work may be more...
Judge Stephen I. Goorvitch told petitioners he was "not seeing the catastrophic harm" that they were trying to paint.
Antitrust & Trade Reg., 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit might revive Crexi's antitrust claims against CoStar Group
By Craig Anderson
CoStar -- the leading provider of commercial real estate listing, information and auction platforms -- sued first in September...
Entertainment & Sports
Dr. Dre sued by psychiatrist claiming harassment
By Skyler Romero
Dr. Dre, aka Andre Young, is accused of sending "incessant, harassing, and threatening" text messages to a psychiatrist who sa...
The expiration of the city of Los Angeles' vaccine mandate rendered the plaintiffs' claims moot, given no city employees are c...
Civil Litigation
SF reverses course on move to disqualify former city attorney from case
By Wisdom Howell
During a case management conference Thursday, two deputy city attorneys for San Francisco changed their position that the pres...
Civil Litigation
Wife of child abuser must pay $46M to victim, jury decides
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
"She ignored her husband's predatory behavior towards the three victims prior to our client over a 10-year period," plaintiff...
Emotional intelligence is key to mediator Kristin Rizzo's success, attorneys say.
Government
Judge still weighing future of the LA school district site formerly occupied by a charter school
By Skyler Romero
The state government has accused the district of failing to discharge its obligation to find another charter school to occupy ...
Civil Litigation
Toxic embryo culture lawsuits allowed to proceed
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Four plaintiffs have filed separate lawsuits against CooperSurgical Inc., accusing the company of selling defective embryo cul...
Judges and Judiciary
3 counties have judge runoffs on the Nov. 5 ballot
By Laurinda Keys
Seven judicial runoff races in three California counties will be on the Nov. 5 ballot.
Civil Litigation
Quinn Emanuel concedes expert's errors, says punishment unwarranted
By Craig Anderson
The rival companies both make oncology tests. Guardant sued first, also accusing Texas-based Natera of unlawful trade practice...
Criminal
Federal public defender for Central District reappointed for second term
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Ortega has led the nation's largest federal defender office since 2020. His second term begins Oct. 15.