Constitutional Law
State law allowing subdivision ruled unconstitutional
By Skyler Romero
A group of charter cities had challenged the law, claiming it unlawfully encroached on their planning powers.
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Game users must arbitrate claims, 9th Circuit rules
By Craig Anderson
A minor accrued $6,200 in costs making in-app purchases to advance further in the game, according to court records.
The legal strengths of Rushing McCarl LLP's cofounders make them a formidable duo.
Class Action
Providing 'precarious housing' not a ground for denying veterans' class action
By Devon Belcher
Plaintiffs are seeking certification in a proposed class action brought on behalf of thousands of homeless and disabled vetera...
The plaintiffs, both underwriters with Lloyds' of London, argue they are under "no obligation" to honor their policy with the ...
Judicate West neutral Peter Searle isn't afraid to discuss case values with parties.
Criminal
As state lawmakers consider crime bill, statistics are muddled
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Despite a widespread view among many voters that crime has been rising, statistics are far less clear.
James W. Spertus, who represents LA County Deputy District Attorney Diana Teran, says former sheriff Alex Villanueva orchestra...
Administrative/Regulatory
Supreme Court reversal of EPA ruling raises concerns about net neutrality's legality
By Craig Anderson
The FCC voted 3-2, along partisan lines, to bring back net neutrality rules that were first adopted in 2014 when President Bar...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Discovery request denied in $6B NFL antitrust case
By Devon Belcher
Plaintiffs had argued that the NFL defendants improperly withheld documents related to the league's control over the pricing o...
Charley Moore is accused of firing his ex-wife for repeatedly voicing concerns about his treatment of female employees in the ...
Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation
Workday Inc. accuses EEOC of biased action in AI discrimination lawsuit
By Sunidhi Sridhar
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was accused of being "inappropriately partisan" in its bid to file an amicus ...
Community News, Civil Rights
Arab American lawyer groups discuss desire for Census change
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
The picks meet the president's usual pattern of choosing women while emphasizing diversity both in racial background and prof...
Insurance, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Biotech
Anthem violates timely care obligations, lawsuit claims
By Skyler Romero
“Instead of complying with its legal obligations, Anthem foists onto hospital personnel Anthem’s responsibility to perform … m...
Real Estate/Development
California and Malibu reach agreement on housing
By Jack Needham
The new element is expected to allow for the development of 79 housing units, 47 of which must be affordable to low- and very ...
Judges and Judiciary
3 judges nominated to federal court in Los Angeles
By Craig Anderson
The choices are Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michelle Williams Court, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Anne ...
Data Privacy
Gascon's deputy charged with misuse of police officer data
By Malcolm Maclachlan
According to a Wednesday news release from Bonta's office, the charges against Diana Teran date back to 2018 when she was Cons...
Civil Litigation
Judge cleared of racism in sprawling family real estate dispute
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
"In view of the record in totality, no reasonable person would believe that Judge Bryant-Deason had any racial animus," wrote ...
U.S. Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Idaho's abortion ban likely hinges on 3 conservative Supreme Court justices
By Craig Anderson
The decision hinges on the opinion of three key justices, with a ruling expected in late June.
Criminal
Government's conduct upheld in novel securities fraud case against healthcare CEO
By Devon Belcher
Government attorneys had been accused of prosecutorial misconduct over an interview they conducted in February with Curt Medei...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
JAMS announces rules for handling matters involving AI
By Sunidhi Sridhar
"This pioneering initiative marks JAMS as the first in the ADR industry to establish a comprehensive legal framework tailored ...
The California Franchise Tax Board's interpretation of what constitutes a company "doing business" in the state is being chall...
The Sacramento County DA supports a proposed initiative that would modify some of Proposition 47's rules and allocate money fo...
The firm's ninth office nationally is comprised of 10 attorneys who left Keesal, Young & Logan in Los Angeles.
Evelio M. Grillo said he saw firsthand how neutrals help the civil justice system run more smoothly.
Government, Administrative/Regulatory
City Controller’s subpoena powers questioned in homeless dispute
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
“The controller seeks to expand the scope of his authority under the charter beyond all reasonable bounds in a politically mot...
Intellectual Property
Car part manufacturer accused of violating judge's trademark ruling
By Devon Belcher
WheelImage Corp. claimed two of its former employees violated a nondisclosure agreement and shared confidential manufacturing ...
Environmental & Energy
Pilots file suit against City of Torrance over airfield
By Skyler Romero
The lawsuit is the latest to claim that the city adopted a handful of ordinances related to the airport for the purpose of low...
Corporate
17 corporate attorneys depart Munger Tolles for Baker McKenzie
By David Houston