Civil Litigation
Habeas petition seeks 'right to liberty' for Fresno Zoo elephants
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The Nonhuman Rights Project Inc. “seeks this court’s recognition of Amahle, Nolwazi, and Vusmusi’s common law right to bodily ...
Civil Litigation
Judge cuts claim on hotel by 90%, but says law is outdated
By Wisdom Howell
“Section 1859’s limit of liability has not been revised to accord with the current value of luggage, clothing, and most notabl...
State Bar & Bar Associations, Legal Education
State Bar will discuss plan to offer license without exam
By Jonathan Lo
A Blue Ribbon Commission is expected to make a recommendation later this year. Most lawyers say they don’t support the plan.
Technology, Civil Litigation
Pinterest defeats photographer’s infringement claim
By Wisdom Howell
U.S. District Judge Haywood S. Gilliam Jr. in Oakland declined to find that Pinterest’s algorithm, which invites its users to ...
Tax, Civil Litigation
National deal reached with Intuit over ‘free’ tax software ads
By Federico Lo Giudice
The Mountain View company still faces an FTC investigation over allegations that it misled low-income consumers.
Civil Litigation
Extortion suit is bid to derail deposition, Lisa Bloom says
By Federico Lo Giudice
Guess CEO Paul Marciano sued in Los Angeles County Superior Court, saying Lisa Bloom, who often represents women in high-profi...
Civil Rights, California Supreme Court
UC Irvine law students help in Supreme Court case over suing state agents
By Christer Schmidt
The Supreme Court took the case in January. Several students from UCI became involved after their Civil Rights Litigation Clin...
State Bar & Bar Associations, Judges and Judiciary
San Diego County Bar rates judge candidates
By Ricardo Pineda
The bar’s 23-member Judicial Elections Evaluation Committee evaluated the candidates based on their ability, experience, compe...
Technology, Law Practice
Technology sector litigator joins Orrick in Santa Monica
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Benjamin Au joins the firm from the boutique Durie Tangri.
Torts/Personal Injury, Judges and Judiciary
Los Angeles court aims to streamline personally injury cases
By Federico Lo Giudice
Among the changes the court announced are new time limits and requirements to show good cause or face dismissals of personal i...
Labor/Employment, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Biotech
Alameda employees retirement group denies it overcharged
By Jonathan Lo
The retirement association argued that the current methodology to calculate employer contributions has been in place for over ...
Criminal
Lawsuit: Authorities ignored signs of women who murdered kids
By Ricardo Pineda
“They had ample notice that Liliana was suffering from severe mental illness, and ample opportunities to take protective actio...
Former prosecutor Michael F. Murray, is now an Orange County Superior Court judge, and he is facing discipline on charges he v...
Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Government
Bill to cap medical malpractice damages sails through committee
By Malcolm Maclachlan
AB 35 would lift the caps in the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act of 1975 in a series of steps beginning next year.
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court opinions, discussions have leaked before
By Craig Anderson
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. confirmed Tuesday that Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr.’s draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade —...
Tulare County judge learned from humble beginnings.
Judges and Judiciary, California Courts of Appeal
Newsom taps 1 for 4th District Court of Appeal, names 6 to superior courts
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Judge Joanne Motoike has served as a judge at the Orange County Superior Court since 2013, where she served as Presiding Judge...
Judges and Judiciary, Discipline
Orange County Superior Court Judge Michael F. Murray said he would never return a call to a reporter he didn’t know, especiall...
Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation
Importer wants brewer to release ‘Kraken’ name and brand
By Federico Lo Giudice
U.S. importer of Kraken rum says Seattle brewer is using kraken name for its products without permission.
Technology, Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation
Apple says startup poached engineers and stole designs
By Federico Lo Giudice
The technology giant accused Rivos Inc., which promotes itself as a “stealth” startup, and engineers Wen Shih-Chieh and Bhasi ...
Technology, Law Practice, Civil Litigation
Hagens Berman wins $26.87M in fees, praise from judge
By Wisdom Howell
Steve Berman, a partner at Hagens Berman in Seattle, said, “We are pleased with the result and that Judge Orrick was pleased a...
U.S. Supreme Court, Securities
More entrepreneurs join fight against SEC ‘no deny’ policy
By Craig Anderson
They argue the rule that gags companies that reach settlements with the agency violates the First Amendment and denies investo...
Labor/Employment, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Civil Litigation
Alameda employees retirement group denies it overcharged by millions
By Jonathan Lo
The retirement association argued that the current methodology to calculate employer contributions has been in place for over ...
Government
Suicide rate at Monterey jail ‘extremely problematic,’ attorney says
By Ricardo Pineda
“These are inmates with mental health issues and previous attempts or ideation, and nevertheless are placed in an isolated cel...
The guiding principle at Makarem & Associates is to care and right wrongs.
Pasadena judge emphasizes importance of keeping parties come, hearing them out
Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Civil Litigation
USC, men’s doctor settle suit brought by 80 former students
By Federico Lo Giudice
Six LGBTQ+ male USC graduates filed a complaint alleging inappropriate sexual harassment by Dr. Dennis Kelly during appointmen...
Judges and Judiciary, Discipline
Orange County Superior Court Judge Michael F. Murray is facing charges from the state judicial disciplinary agency that he fai...
Securities, California Courts of Appeal
1st District adopts Delaware forum scheme in state securities cases
By Wisdom Howell
“We’re thrilled with the court’s decision which will likely serve as a watershed moment and critical endorsement of companies’...
Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Government
Prison officials fight claims they knowingly spread COVID to San Quentin
By Jonathan Lo
The officials involved are allowed qualified immunity because these cases have numerous circumstances that would cause a reaso...