Education Law, Civil Litigation
Sonoma State students sue over athletics, academic cuts
By James Twomey
Sonoma State student-athletes sue to void the university's abrupt cuts to NCAA Division II sports and academic programs, alleg...
Michael Diz is expected to strengthen the law firm's Northern California practice in private equity and corporate transaction ...
Orange County DA to review cases decided by Judge Jeffrey Ferguson
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced plans to review cases overseen by Judge Jeffrey Ferguson after the judg...
Judges and Judiciary
The brother of Sheryl Rosen voiced support for Orange County Judge Jeffrey Ferguson on Monday, saying the fatal shooting was a...
Judges and Judiciary
Mistrial declared in Judge Jeffrey Ferguson murder case
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
After more than 42 hours of deliberation and multiple notes to the judge, the jury in the Orange County judge's murder trial f...
Data Privacy, Class Action
Dropbox fights class action, says no identity theft risk in breach
By Wisdom Howell
Dropbox argues plaintiffs in a class action over a 2024 data breach lack standing, claiming no sensitive data was accessed, de...
Class Action
Class action targets Bronco, Escape fuel injector failures
By Wisdom Howell
Ford is sued for selling defective Bronco Sports and Escapes with faulty fuel injectors, risking fires, while allegedly mishan...
Lawsuit blames LA and water utility for dry hydrants and an empty reservoir, alleging negligence fueled the Palisades wildfire...
Civil Litigation
LA accused of dodging homeless housing pact after wildfires
By Devon Belcher
L.A. Alliance accuses the city of breaching a 2022 deal for 4,000 shelter beds, citing missed deadlines, as wildfires complica...
Insurers sue Edison over Eaton Fire as State Farm rate hike faces pushback
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Over 100 insurers sue Southern California Edison for $10B in wildfire damages, while Consumer Watchdog urges rejection of Stat...
Judges and Judiciary
SF DA disqualifies judge in 1st week on criminal court, cites record
By James Twomey
San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins' office disqualified Judge Michelle Tong from criminal hearings, citing bias concerns, prompti...
New LAPD inspector general has civil rights roots, investigative expertise
By Skyler Romero
Matthew Barragan, a former assistant U.S. attorney and civil rights advocate, takes on LAPD inspector general role, aiming to ...
Labor/Employment, Intellectual Property, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit seems inclined to reverse judge in union's fight over Trader Joe's mark
By Craig Anderson
The grocery chain argues that union-branded tote bags, mugs, and shirts improperly suggest company support for the labor group...
State Bar & Bar Associations, Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary
Federal judges and attorneys share strategies for handling uncivil opposing counsel
By Craig Anderson
At a panel hosted by the Northern District of California chapter of the Federal Bar Association, federal judges and experience...
Intellectual property litigators at Friedland & Cianfrani say personal connection still matters.
Judges and Judiciary, Criminal
Still struggling with key legal terms, jury deliberating Judge Ferguson murder trial goes home early Friday
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Jurors deliberating the murder charges against Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey M. Ferguson have faced repeated hurd...
Real Estate/Development, Government, Construction
Kevin Day has worked on public projects including roadway realignments, pipelines, electrical facilities, transportation infra...
Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary
Judge grants mistrial after attorney struggles with trial demands
By Wisdom Howell
An attorney who said she was overwhelmed by lack of firm support, won a mistrial in a corruption case against Antioch police. ...
Civil Litigation
City backs down after court orders $14M bond in housing dispute
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
La Cañada Flintridge abandons its fight against a court order, paving the way for an 80-unit housing project under the builder...
State Bar & Bar Associations
State Bar poised to cut ties with exam vendor after widespread failures
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Amid mounting criticism, the California State Bar Board of Trustees is considering severing its contract with Meazure Learning...
Civil Rights
ACLU files motion to quash broad search of protester's phone
By James Twomey
The ACLU claims UC Santa Cruz police used an unconstitutional warrant to search a student's phone in a vandalism investigation...
Torts/Personal Injury
Chiquita Canyon landfill seeks to slash noxious air liability claims
By Devon Belcher
Chiquita Canyon Landfill's defense moves to dismiss liability claims in a toxic emissions lawsuit, arguing plaintiffs' amended...
Judges and Judiciary, Government
US judge presses DOJ on federal employee firings
By Craig Anderson
During a sometimes contentious hearing, Senior U.S. District Judge William Alsup warned that federal government officials must...
Government, Education Law
Bonta sues Trump administration over teacher grant cuts
By Craig Anderson
The lawsuit argues the cancelled grants violate federal law and threaten efforts to address critical teacher shortages in math...
Torts/Personal Injury
City prevails on claims, yet judge seeks practical fix for blighted site
By Skyler Romero
Hawthorne won nuisance claims against Hawthorne Mall owners, but Judge Steve Cochran denied an injunction, citing feasibility,...
Neutral Peter Linn's preparation, experience and practical approach make the difference, attorneys say
Judges and Judiciary, Criminal
More questions from jury deliberating Judge Ferguson murder case
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
After five days of deliberations, jurors in the murder trial of Orange County Judge Jeffrey Ferguson remain stuck on key legal...
Litigation & Arbitration, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
The unanimous decision reinforces the role of arbitration providers in consolidating claims and could shape future mass arbitr...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Retired Justice Luis A. Lavin Joins JAMS
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Justice Luis A. Lavin sat on the 2nd District Court of Appeal and Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
College athletes seek final OK of $2.7B NCAA settlements
By Wisdom Howell
Plaintiffs' attorneys urged an Oakland federal judge to approve $2.5B and $200M NCAA settlements, countering objections from 5...