Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Biotech
Judge considers dismissal in HIV drug case
By Winston Cho
Fighting a bid to dismiss the lawsuit, plaintiffs’ attorneys argued provisions in an agreement between four companies that pre...
LA litigator Dina Richman dances with manta rays, frolics with sea lion pups and marvels at humpbacks under the sea.
The firm says the new practice is aimed at advising clients that might be facing investigations at any level, whether it be na...
Civil Litigation
Inverse liability wildfire claims threaten Edison’s financial base
By Gina Kim
Edison faces thousands of claims from plaintiffs in connection with the Woolsey Fire, which began near Santa Susana Field Labo...
Criminal
US attorneys in California collected more than $900 million in court actions and asset forfeiture in 2019
By Carter Stoddard
“Each year, our recoveries for victims and taxpayers dwarf the total cost of operating our office,” said Eastern District U.S....
U.S. Supreme Court, Consumer Law
High court may agree to review Brand X, plaintiffs’ attorneys hope
By Blaise Scemama
Plaintiffs’ attorneys were awaiting a high court decision to review doctrine allowing government agencies to overturn court de...
Civil Litigation, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
VW wants to bar former FBI chief from testifying in emissions trial
By Blaise Scemama
Volkswagen asked a judge to disqualify retired judge and former FBI director Louis Freeh from testifying as an expert witness ...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility, State Bar & Bar Associations
New Alameda-Contra Costa trial lawyers president says minorities are underrepresented in the profession
By Carter Stoddard
As the first African American to hold the post, Shawn Tillis said he sees underrepresentation on the basis of race as an urgen...
Civil Litigation, Environmental & Energy
Conservation groups sue to stop fracking on California public land
By Glenn Jeffers
The complaint claims a U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s supplemental environmental impact statement on the federal land and mi...
Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports
Shyamalan’s ‘Servant’ infringes on 2013 Italian film, lawsuit claims
By Steven Crighton
The creator of the film “Emanuel” says Apple TV’s new series stole her plot line.
Civil Litigation, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Defense wants to seal new malpractice claims at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
By Meghann Cuniff
An Orange County Superior Court judge is to hear arguments next in the case by lending giant CashCall, Inc.
The firm has announced the addition of two labor and employment attorneys from Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP.
Real Estate/Development, Civil Litigation, Banking
Wells Fargo won’t talk settlement if homeowner class certified
By Winston Cho
Wells Fargo will not engage in settlement discussions to resolve accusations it improperly denied mortgage modifications that ...
Judges and Judiciary, Government, California Supreme Court
Justice Ming Chin to retire from state high court, leaving vacancy for Newsom to fill
By Craig Anderson
California Supreme Court Justice Ming W. Chin announced his retirement Wednesday, and will conclude a 24-year tenure this summ...
A rival called San Benito County Judge Steven Sanders an 'intelligent man in a tough job.'
Judge David Brown is a serious judge who doesn't take himself too seriously, lawyers say.
State Bar & Bar Associations
State Bar says multiple factors caused race data issue
By Lyle Moran
More than 65% of July bar exam takers did not report their race or ethnicity.
Judges and Judiciary, Government, Education Law
Artificial intelligence pilot for courts passes state Senate committee
By Carter Stoddard
While approving movement of SB444 to the Appropriations Committee, some senators raised concerns about possible misuse of the ...
Civil Litigation
San Jose judge rejects Russian company’s suit against Facebook
By Craig Anderson
Citing the Communications Decency Act, a San Jose federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Russian news website that w...
Civil Litigation, Government, Civil Rights
New homeless suit returns cities to judge they tried to avoid
By Meghann Cuniff
The new action returns three defendant cities to the jurisdiction of the U.S. judge they previously recused.
Tax, Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Criminal, State Bar & Bar Associations
Avenatti didn’t pay settlement money, client tells bar judge
By Steven Crighton
Though it was Michael J. Avenatti's State Bar hearing, it was his former client's credibility that was front and center during...
Government, Criminal
Governor’s budget would fund more than 200 new DOJ positions
By Malcolm Maclachlan
But the money in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2020-21 budget comes with new tasks, including millions for forensics, gambling ...
Announced over the weekend, the new U.S. Department of Labor rule set up a four-prong test to determine if a company co-employ...
Government, Criminal
San Francisco DA's office guts gang unit, morale said to be low
By Jessica Mach, Blaise Scemama
DA Chesa Boudin fired several senior prosecutors, eliminated the office's gang unit, and called the firings "small," "precise,...
Land Use, Government
Huntington Beach strikes deal with state over housing suit
By Nicole Tyau
The settlement relies on a proposed amendment to Huntington Beach’s housing plan that would bring the city into compliance wit...
Labor/Employment
Trucking group spars with state over whether AB 5 applies
By Glenn Jeffers
Attorneys for the California Trucking Association sparred against the state Monday in federal court about whether trucking com...
Civil Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution
CoreLogic sanctioned for refusing arbitration
By Meghann Cuniff
A U.S. judge has sanctioned a data analytics service for disobeying an arbitration order, ending a fight over licensing in out...
Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property
Irell secures $102M jury verdict in infringement case against Wells Fargo
By Nicole Tyau
The case involved Wells Fargo infringing on USAA patents of mobile check capture that allows customers to take photos of their...
Real Estate/Development, Entertainment & Sports
Law crafted for Clippers arena is illegal, according to Forum suit
By Justin Kloczko
A lawsuit filed by an Inglewood resident and the Forum argues recent legislation aimed at streamlining a competing Los Angeles...
Education Law, Criminal
Bill to block criminal checks for universities introduced
By Jessica Mach
A “ban the box” bill that would block colleges and universities from asking student applicants about their criminal histories ...