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A federal judge denied Spain's extradition request for a former U.S. Marine, citing humanitarian concerns, flawed evidence and...


Contracts


A federal judge allowed a $220 million breach-of-contract claim against Solaria to proceed, while dismissing fraud, interferen...


Antitrust & Trade Reg.


A federal judge signaled skepticism toward revised Google-Epic injunction terms, raising concerns about app store restrictions...


9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


In a closely watched case, the 9th Circuit held that young plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge greenhouse gas policies the...


After four decades in trial practice, Timothy Reuben shifts to full-time neutral work, emphasizing pragmatic solutions and com...


A state appellate court stayed a $26,000 contempt sanction against San Francisco Public Defender Manohar Raju but ruled his ch...


A Los Angeles judge is considering whether to revoke pro hac vice status for Beasley Allen attorneys in talc litigation, after...


Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Biotech


Class action claims health care providers recorded doctor-patient conversations without consent using AI tools.


A federal judge suggested claims against Meta over disabling its Portal devices may survive dismissal, questioning whether con...


New federal lawsuits allege Fortnite and Roblox used psychological design tactics to addict minors, testing a legal strategy t...


Constitutional Law


Amicus briefs invoke John Adams and rule-of-law principles as appeal tests limits of presidential power over legal advocacy


State Bar & Bar Associations, Administrative/Regulatory


A Los Angeles judge allows the State Bar's claims against its exam vendor to proceed while rejecting a test taker's bid to joi...


Trial lawyer known for Johnny Depp defamation win joins firm leadership as part of broader management appointments


Ruling finds mismatch between classwide treatment and individualized causation proof, overturning verdict against PacifiCorp


Immigration


In his latest opinion, the 9th Circuit judge pointed to an immigration court exchange in which the judge appeared to suggest u...


Intellectual Property


Stability AI argued Getty failed to plausibly allege intent required under Section 1202(a), while also challenging trademark c...


Immigration


A federal judge ruled DHS violated a longstanding court order by using a new advisal that pressured migrant children to waive ...


Antitrust & Trade Reg.


AB 1776 would allow single-firm liability under Cartwright Act as lawmakers weigh impact on tech and economy.


Civil Rights


Attorneys dispute whether an LAPD officer acted reasonably when he fired at a man attacking a woman in a clothing store, with ...


Torts/Personal Injury, Technology


The famed Texas lawyer talks about key moments in the landmark trial against Meta and YouTube in Los Angeles, and about not be...


Antitrust & Trade Reg.


A media trade group argues Google and Epic's revised injunction proposal still gives Google too much control over third-party ...


Land Use


An Orange County judge ruled Santa Ana lawfully exempted a proposed 498-unit project from streamlined state housing review, re...


A growing wave of lawsuits is testing how far police can rely on automated license plate readers, as courts weigh privacy righ...


Civil Procedure


Elon Musk's attorneys argue Judge Charles Breyer improperly entered judgment after a fraud verdict, saying unresolved classwid...


Plaintiffs claim Wisner Baum failed to prevent a cyberattack and delayed notification, exposing sensitive data and causing anx...


A federal judge allowed Berkeley to proceed with clearing a homeless encampment, but imposed limits requiring disability accom...


Ethics/Professional Responsibility


Judicial watchdog seeks public input on rule changes

Apr. 7, 2026
By Malcolm Maclachlan

The Commission on Judicial Performance has opened a public comment period as part of its biennial review of rules governing ju...


Technology, Ethics/Professional Responsibility


A case involving alleged AI-generated errors in a Nevada County prosecutor's briefing has reached the state Supreme Court, whe...


Major law firms are expanding and redesigning new office spaces in San Francisco's Financial District, signaling renewed confi...


Government, Administrative/Regulatory


Trump looks to Dhillon as he remakes Justice Department

Apr. 6, 2026
By Malcolm Maclachlan

Support from conservative allies contrasts with criticism from liberal civil rights advocates as leadership changes unfold.