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Government, Criminal, Civil Litigation


At the root of the dispute between the SFPD and the SF District Attorney is the prosecution of Officer Terrance Stangel, who i...


Judges and Judiciary, Ethics/Professional Responsibility


The program dates back to a 1999 effort to make sure judges across the state had the same access to legal defense if accused o...


Land Use, Civil Litigation


Developers wanted it published so they could use it in other legal challenges, specifically a project the city of Encinitas is...


Civil Litigation, Bankruptcy


Jhe professors, several from California law schools, oppose what they say is the company’s “blatant abuse” of the bankruptcy ...


Technology, Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation


The tech giant is being sued by a woman who said Apple rejected a partnership to increase diversity in digital communications.



Seizing opportunity

Feb. 4, 2022
By David Houston

LA Judge Adan Montalban aims to show his parents the success of their immigrant struggles



Teamwork

Feb. 4, 2022

Playing college soccer gave neutral Gail Glick the tools to work collaboratively with parties to forge settlements, she says.


Real Estate/Development, Land Use, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


The panel ruled a military couple, who rented their home while stationed in Washington, D.C., could not move back in without f...


Land Use, Government, Civil Litigation


Developer sue Encinitas over effort to block development

Feb. 3, 2022
By Federico Lo Giudice

The city in San Diego County has been accused in previous lawsuits of failing to comply with California’s Housing Accountabili...


Technology, Government, Data Privacy, Civil Litigation


Defense contractor case could test False Claims Act

Feb. 3, 2022
By Malcolm Maclachlan

A former cybersecurity director with Rocketjet Aerodyne claims the company fraudulently obtained government contracts while ly...


Judges and Judiciary, Bankruptcy


The 14-year term for Ronald Alonzo Clifford III began on Feb. 1. He succeeds Bankruptcy Judge Richard M. Neiter, who retired, ...


Law Practice, Bankruptcy


“Not only did Girardi steal money from the GK client trust account to buy the diamond earrings, he covered up the theft by des...


During a pretrial hearing, Nicole Pifari of Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver moved to have the case against Stangel d...


Environmental & Energy, Civil Litigation, Bankruptcy


Fire victims who previously received a distribution from the trust will receive a supplemental payment, and pro rata payments ...


Judges and Judiciary, Government


U.S. Magistrate Judge Kenly Kiya Kato, a former federal defender, was also questioned about comments she made in the media in...


Obituaries, Government, Environmental & Energy


"Richard was an effective, engaged and forceful advocate, not only for his community of Sherman Oaks, but for enhancing neighb...


Law Practice


Michael Glaser and Mike LaPlante came from Perkins Coie


Government, Civil Litigation


The Mexican government alleges U.S. gun manufacturers facilitate the traffic of their guns to Mexican cartels. Progressive pro...


Criminal, Civil Rights, Civil Litigation


In a motion for summary judgment, Deputy City Attorney Wayne K. Snodgrass argued the plaintiffs’ argument is based on a more r...


Civil Litigation


Black’s legal team sued the woman and her law firm, Wigdor LLP, of racketeering and defamation. They later amended that compla...


Law Practice, Antitrust & Trade Reg.


Jill M. Manning said the firm's reputation along with the belief that antitrust litigation is entering a more active phase led...


Government, Criminal


The party atmosphere that accompanies large sporting events, concerts, festivals and conventions fosters an environment where ...


Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation


223 current and former workers of a plant in Pittsburg said they weren’t paid correctly for meals and rest breaks.


Kevin P. McBride, a lawyer for firefighters challenging county vaccine mandate, said he had no intention of withdrawing his ex...


Judges and Judiciary, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


Judge Andrew D. Hurwitz, 74, is an appointee of President Barack Obama and holds an Arizona seat on the court.


Ten members of Yang’s family, including extended family members, came to the United States in 1988 and lived in a three-bedroo...


Technology, Securities, Civil Litigation, Administrative/Regulatory


HeadSpin’s CEO Manish Lachwani lied about how much revenue the company was generating by falsely inflating its financial metri...


Judges and Judiciary


Justice William J. Murray Jr. of the 3rd District retires

Jan. 31, 2022
By Malcolm Maclachlan

In an email to the court, Murray disclosed that he suffered two strokes in 2017. He has been criticized for low productivity i...


Legal Education


Garland sent a letter last August to law schools throughout the U.S. and its territories, requesting lawyers and law students ...


Government, Criminal


After its approval Thursday, the Recall District Attorney George Gascón campaign must collect 566,857 signatures by July 6 fro...