Insurance, California Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit asks state Supreme Court to weigh life insurance law
By Craig Anderson
A federal appellate panel has asked the California Supreme Court to determine whether the state's "lapse statutes" protecting ...
Judges and Judiciary, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
California Judges Association pushes back against SF district attorney's criticism
By James Twomey
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has openly challenged several judges' sentencing decisions, arguing that the pu...
Retired Judge Andrew Kauffman is known for practical, client-centered approach
Environmental & Energy
Sable Offshore sues Coastal Commission over pipeline repairs
By Skyler Romero
Sable Offshore sued the California Coastal Commission, claiming its pipeline repairs are permitted, sparking outrage from envi...
Criminal
'I just lost it,' Orange County judge said after shooting wife, prosecutors say
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson is on trial for the alleged murder of his wife, Sheryl Ferguson, following a heated argu...
Civil Litigation
Orange County settles for $28M in baby's brain injury case
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
A San Bernardino County judge approved a $28 million settlement for a baby's catastrophic brain injury after Orange County soc...
A lawsuit claims Los Angeles illegally raised sewer rates without voter approval or proper notice, violating state laws. The c...
Technology, Data Privacy
Frontier Airlines zaps user data to TikTok before they read warning, suit says
By Devon Belcher
A lawsuit claims Frontier Airlines uses TikTok software to secretly track and identify website visitors for marketing, violati...
Civil Litigation
Uber moves to dismiss assault claims as plaintiffs disappear
By Wisdom Howell
Uber's attorneys moved to dismiss claims from 57 missing plaintiffs in a sexual assault MDL, disrupting the bellwether case se...
Judges and Judiciary
Retired Del Norte County judge admonished for misconduct in domestic violence case
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Robert F. Cochran blamed a domestic violence victim and denied her a chance to speak, a violation of Marsy's Law, the Commissi...
Government, Criminal
Analyst warns of insolvency for DNA identification fund
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The California Legislative Analyst's Office recommends that counties contribute to forensic testing costs to ease the burden o...
Labor/Employment, Community News
Court workers strike, disrupting Alameda County legal system
By James Twomey
Alameda County courts entered emergency mode as court staff struck over pay, workload and understaffing. The strike, backed by...
Immigration, Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit rules against Trump on birthright citizenship
By Craig Anderson
A 9th Circuit panel rejected the Trump administration's request for a partial stay on an injunction blocking his executive ord...
Paul Watford sat on the federal appeals court for 11 years.
Owner of video surveillance company acquired by Garda Security Inc., claiming the company violated his shareholder rights by a...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Small businesses claim unfair snack pricing by Frito-Lay
By Devon Belcher
Independent convenience stores sued Frito-Lay, alleging unfair pricing practices that favor large grocery chains, forcing smal...
Intellectual Property
Chime sues Kikoff in trademark dispute over which is 'most loved'
By Wisdom Howell
Chime Financial Inc. has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against competitor Kikoff Inc., claimingthat the upstart finte...
Los Angeles hires Munger Tolles & Olson LLP to defend against lawsuits from the Palisades fire, with potential damages in ...
A judge overseeing litigation about the Eaton Canyon wildfire urged parties to agree on evidence preservation without disrupti...
Real Estate/Development, Land Use
Court lets state's housing lawsuit against Norwalk move forward
By Skyler Romero
A Los Angeles judge ruled that a lawsuit accusing Norwalk of violating its housing obligations can proceed, though the court d...
Government
Legislation aims to shield lawyers from out-of-state prosecutions
By Malcolm Maclachlan
A new bill, AB 715, seeks to protect California attorneys from disciplinary actions for providing legal services related to re...
Judges and Judiciary, Criminal
Judge accused of killing wife warned against visiting colleagues during trial
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The murder trial of Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson commenced with jury selection Tuesday.
Civil Litigation, Business Law
Uber's suit against DoorDash could reshape food delivery industry
By James Twomey
Uber has sued DoorDash for allegedly coercing restaurants into exclusive contracts, raising questions about competition in the...
Estrada, known for prosecuting high-profile cases involving corruption, fraud, and fentanyl-related deaths, brings his extensi...
Labor/Employment, Class Action
Southwest settles military leave pay class action led by pilot
By Wisdom Howell
Southwest Airlines and 2,700 employees settled a class action over military leave pay. The agreement was filed just before a p...
Land Use, Civil Litigation
Realtors group claims LA didn't fulfill housing rezoning plan
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
A realtors' group sued Los Angeles, demanding action within 60 days and accusing the city of reneging on its commitment to acc...
California Courts of Appeal
Bonta challenges Huntington Beach voter ID law in appellate court
By Craig Anderson
The dispute centers on whether the city's charter amendment conflicts with state election laws, even before an ordinance is en...
Real Estate/Development
Bay Area judge denies new trial in $14.2M real estate clash
By James Twomey
A Santa Clara judge denied a new trial in a $14.2M Bay Area real estate dispute between cardroom Bay 101 and landlord S.J. Bay...
Government
Federal judge strikes down California's ban on 'pay-for-delay' drug deals
By Malcolm Maclachlan
A federal judge has blocked California from enforcing its ban on "pay-for-delay" pharmaceutical deals beyond state borders, st...
Judges and Judiciary
Commission confirms justices to 1st and 4th District Courts of Appeal
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The Commission on Judicial Appointments confirmed Alameda County Superior Court Judge Charles A. Smiley to the 1st District Co...