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State Bar & Bar Associations


Slamming his fist and shouting, a federal judge said Monday he will grant a restraining order against a foul-mouthed attorney ...


Criminal, Constitutional Law, California Supreme Court


A man convicted of 14 sex crimes against children had three of his convictions reversed Monday by the state Supreme Court, whi...


Civil Litigation


Southern California Edison Co. can share blame with public entities if it's found liable for damages caused by a mudslide that...


The denial of cert in Martin v. Boise could bring big changes to cities without homeless shelters.


State Bar & Bar Associations


Two struggling law schools posted the worst pass rates among California's nationally accredited institutions.


State Bar & Bar Associations


State Bar director announces resignation

Dec. 16, 2019
By Lyle Moran

State Bar Executive Director Leah T. Wilson, who led the agency during a period of far-reaching changes to its operations and ...


Law Practice


Though many investigations firms employ attorneys, the newly formed Pacific Intelligence & Cyber is unique in that it's en...


Judges and Judiciary


When a massive wildfire fire destroyed B. Tam Nomoto Schumann's Yorba Linda home in 2008, one of the first calls she received ...



Shared Values

Dec. 16, 2019

Partners at Bohbot & Riles have the same outlook on the practice of law, life and business.


Community News


Allen Matkins hosts annual holiday soirées

Dec. 16, 2019
By Alexandra Applegate

Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP celebrated the holiday season by hosting two receptions for its clients.


Civil Litigation


Defendants in a lawsuit between feuding Disney enthusiasts have been ordered to pay attorney fees for two failed motions


Ethics/Professional Responsibility


All three will serve four-year terms, ending on Dec. 31, 2023.


Civil Litigation, Health Care & Hospital Law


Nearly 10 years of contentiousness between the retirees from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the university began a...


Criminal


US attorney urges more San Francisco cooperation

Dec. 13, 2019
By Carter Stoddard

“It is my assessment that no community within the Northern District of California has a greater need for active and profession...



Prove It

Dec. 13, 2019

Commissioner Lynne Meredith always tracks down reasonable doubt, attorneys say.


Prosecutor Richard Ceballos’ endorsement of challenger George Gascon for District Attorney is “not a quid pro quo,” the deputy...


California Supreme Court


Election challenges are based on fact, theory, emotional reasons, and disputes over ballot titles, credentials and the constit...


Judges and Judiciary


One of the San Francisco County deputy public defenders who challenged an incumbent judge two years ago will try again, this t...


Law Practice, Government, Criminal


Hours after the Los Angeles County Democratic Party announced its endorsement of George Gascon for LA district attorney, Deput...


Labor/Employment, Entertainment & Sports


In a complaint filed last month, Mo’nique claimed the $500,000 she was offered by the streaming service for a comedy special w...


Labor/Employment, Entertainment & Sports


The dispute dates back to 2016, when Fox accused Netflix of tortious interference and inducement, claiming the streaming servi...


Labor/Employment, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


In an opinion issued Wednesday, 9th Circuit jurists ruled the previous panel “correctly concluded that McDonald’s did not meet...


U.S. Supreme Court, Intellectual Property


The U.S. Supreme Court took the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to task Wednesday, unanimously voting to deny the department'...


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


The confirmation delivers Lawrence VanDyke to a Nevada posting over objections from both Silver State senators and \the Americ...


Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property


Heirs of Hubert Hansen’s trust control all rights of publicity related to the fresh juice pioneer, not Coca-Cola Co. nor Monst...


Judges and Judiciary, California Supreme Court


California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye defended the current system in which judges must face voters in retention electio...


Judges and Judiciary, California Supreme Court


While nearly $40 million was spent nationwide in 2017 and 2018 seeking to influence 48 judicial elections for 21 state Supreme...


Judges and Judiciary


A panel rejected 3-0 a writ petition challenging Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge William F. Highberger


Government, Criminal


Challenger accuses LA incumbent DA of conflict

Dec. 11, 2019
By Jessica Mach

An attorney who co-hosted a fundraising event for District Attorney Jackie Lacey’s re-election campaign is defense counsel in ...


Civil Litigation, Education Law, Civil Rights


UC sued over use of admission tests

Dec. 11, 2019
By Malcolm Maclachlan

Public Counsel has sued the University of California system in a bid to force it to stop using the SAT and ACT as a factor in ...