A federal judge denied Spain's extradition request for a former U.S. Marine, citing humanitarian concerns, flawed evidence and...
A federal judge allowed a $220 million breach-of-contract claim against Solaria to proceed, while dismissing fraud, interferen...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Revised Google-Epic injunction questioned ahead of new evidentiary hearing
By Daniel Schrager
A federal judge signaled skepticism toward revised Google-Epic injunction terms, raising concerns about app store restrictions...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Youth climate challenge falls short at 9th Circuit
By John Roemer
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...
Criminal
Appeals court stays contempt sanction against San Francisco public defender
By James Twomey
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
Patients sue Sutter Health, MemorialCare over alleged AI recordings
By James Twomey
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
California lawyers rally behind firms in challenge to Trump orders
By John Roemer
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
State Bar lawsuit over troubled February 2025 bar exam may proceed
By Skyler Romero
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...
Camille Vasquez named co-managing partner of Sheppard's Orange County office
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Trial lawyer known for Johnny Depp defamation win joins firm leadership as part of broader management appointments
Oregon court tosses wildfire verdict over jury instruction error
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Ruling finds mismatch between classwide treatment and individualized causation proof, overturning verdict against PacifiCorp
Immigration
VanDyke again lambasts appeals process that delays deportations
By David Houston
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 challenges Getty copyright claim over watermark intent standard
By Daniel Schrager
Stability AI argued Getty failed to plausibly allege intent required under Section 1202(a), while also challenging trademark c...
A federal judge ruled DHS violated a longstanding court order by using a new advisal that pressured migrant children to waive ...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
State bill to expand antitrust law advances despite business opposition
By Malcolm Maclachlan
AB 1776 would allow single-firm liability under Cartwright Act as lawmakers weigh impact on tech and economy.
Civil Rights
Trial begins over LAPD shooting that killed teen in dressing room
By Laurinda Keys
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
Faith guided approach to social media addiction trial, Lanier says
By John Roemer
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.
Media group warns revised Google-Epic injunction still risks limiting competition
By Daniel Schrager
A media trade group argues Google and Epic's revised injunction proposal still gives Google too much control over third-party ...
Land Use
Developer loses bid to force approval of Santa Ana housing project
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
An Orange County judge ruled Santa Ana lawfully exempted a proposed 498-unit project from streamlined state housing review, re...
Constitutional Law
Courts deciding limits of license plate reader surveillance in California
By James Twomey
A growing wave of lawsuits is testing how far police can rely on automated license plate readers, as courts weigh privacy righ...
Civil Procedure
Musk challenges judgment entry as premature after fraud verdict
By Daniel Schrager
Elon Musk's attorneys argue Judge Charles Breyer improperly entered judgment after a fraud verdict, saying unresolved classwid...
Data Privacy
Clients sue Wisner Baum over delayed notice of 2025 data breach
By Skyler Romero
Plaintiffs claim Wisner Baum failed to prevent a cyberattack and delayed notification, exposing sensitive data and causing anx...
Civil Litigation
Federal judge OKs Berkeley cleanup with limits on enforcement for disabled
By James Twomey
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
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
AI errors by prosecutors reach California Supreme Court in sanctions fight
By John Roemer
A case involving alleged AI-generated errors in a Nevada County prosecutor's briefing has reached the state Supreme Court, whe...
Law Practice
Law firms lead return to revitalized San Francisco Financial District
By James Twomey
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
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Support from conservative allies contrasts with criticism from liberal civil rights advocates as leadership changes unfold.