Government, Criminal, Civil Litigation
DA pushes back against police threats to end investigation deal
By Kamila Knaudt
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
Judicial Council covers $2M for defense of judges facing discipline
By Malcolm Maclachlan
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
4th District publishes 2018 ruling on affordable housing development
By Federico Lo Giudice
Developers wanted it published so they could use it in other legal challenges, specifically a project the city of Encinitas is...
Civil Litigation, Bankruptcy
Judge allows law professors to weigh in on J&J bankruptcy
By Blaise Scemama
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
Apple asks judge to dismiss copyright infringement lawsuit over diverse emojis
By Jonathan Lo
The tech giant is being sued by a woman who said Apple rejected a partnership to increase diversity in digital communications.
LA Judge Adan Montalban aims to show his parents the success of their immigrant struggles
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
9th Circuit upholds ruling in favor Oakland no-fault eviction ordinance
By Blaise Scemama
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
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
By Malcolm Maclachlan
A former cybersecurity director with Rocketjet Aerodyne claims the company fraudulently obtained government contracts while ly...
Judges and Judiciary, Bankruptcy
Irvine litigator is Central District’s newest bankruptcy judge
By Mark Kellam
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
Girardi’s wife must turn over $750K diamond earrings, bankruptcy judge says
By Blaise Scemama
“Not only did Girardi steal money from the GK client trust account to buy the diamond earrings, he covered up the theft by des...
Criminal
After claims of DA misconduct, police brutality settlement is held
By Kamila Knaudt
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
Additional settlement money headed to wildfire victims as PG&E’s stock jumps
By Craig Anderson
Fire victims who previously received a distribution from the trust will receive a supplemental payment, and pro rata payments ...
Judges and Judiciary, Government
Central District nominee grilled by U.S. Senators over college book review
By Craig Anderson
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
Land use attorney led San Fernando Valley effort to secede from Los Angeles
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
"Richard was an effective, engaged and forceful advocate, not only for his community of Sherman Oaks, but for enhancing neighb...
Law Practice
2 venture capital specialists join Morrison & Foerster in San Francisco
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Michael Glaser and Mike LaPlante came from Perkins Coie
Government, Civil Litigation
Mexico’s lawsuit against US gunmakers gets support from AG and DAs
By Kamila Knaudt
The Mexican government alleges U.S. gun manufacturers facilitate the traffic of their guns to Mexican cartels. Progressive pro...
Criminal, Civil Rights, Civil Litigation
Judge to decide if SF police unlawfully used surveillance
By Jonathan Lo
In a motion for summary judgment, Deputy City Attorney Wayne K. Snodgrass argued the plaintiffs’ argument is based on a more r...
Civil Litigation
Lawyers for woman suing Leon Black want John Quinn sanctioned
By Diana Bosetti
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.
Pearson, Simon & Warshaw adds partner in San Francisco
By Jonathan Lo
Jill M. Manning said the firm's reputation along with the belief that antitrust litigation is entering a more active phase led...
Government, Criminal
Groups warn of human trafficking as LA readies for Super Bowl LVI
By Kamila Knaudt
The party atmosphere that accompanies large sporting events, concerts, festivals and conventions fosters an environment where ...
Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation
Class of Dow employees get $3.8M to settle pay claims
By Jonathan Lo
223 current and former workers of a plant in Pittsburg said they weren’t paid correctly for meals and rest breaks.
Government
Doctor criticized for comments to Rogan is expert for LA firefighters
By Blaise Scemama
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
9th Circuit Judge Hurwitz announces intent to take senior status
By Craig Anderson
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 Inc agrees to SEC settlement deal over claims it defrauded investors
By Jonathan Lo
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
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
California law schools recognized for assisting people facing eviction
By Diana Bosetti
Garland sent a letter last August to law schools throughout the U.S. and its territories, requesting lawyers and law students ...
Government, Criminal
Gascón recall campaign can begin collecting signatures
By Kamila Knaudt
After its approval Thursday, the Recall District Attorney George Gascón campaign must collect 566,857 signatures by July 6 fro...