Torts/Personal Injury, Government
Lawmaker sought to curb abuse payouts -- then backed off toughest language
By John Roemer
After a firestorm of criticism, state Sen. Ben Allen has agreed to amend SB 832, a bill designed to ease the financial burden ...
Land Use
After two decades with San Bernardino County Counsel, Norton joins Nossaman in Orange County
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Mitchell Norton brings public-sector experience and high-profile case history to Nossaman's growing infrastructure practice.
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
As law firms shift to virtual hiring and onboarding, lateral candidates must troubleshoot tech, prepare for remote interview...
AI tools like ChatGPT are revolutionizing legal work by enhancing efficiency, streamlining workflows, and improving client c...
Judges and Judiciary
Legal leaders rally to defend judicial independence amid rising political attacks
By David Houston
In response to growing political threats against the judiciary, California legal leaders will join a national virtual event Tu...
Securities
Court drops case against fugitive financier 12 years after default judgment
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
A Los Angeles court dismissed a 12-year-old case against fugitive financier Florian Homm under a strict California statute aft...
Civil Rights, Civil Litigation
With Olympics coming, disabled UCLA Students sue Regents over accessibility
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Disabled UCLA students sue the UC Regents, alleging widespread accessibility violations, including unsafe emergency protocols,...
Government
Judge upholds Huntington Beach voter ID law in clash with state officials
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
A Superior Court judge has ruled that Huntington Beach can require voter ID in municipal elections, rejecting the state's lega...
U.S. Supreme Court, Labor/Employment
High court overturns 9th Circuit, unions fight Trump's bargaining ban
By Wisdom Howell
The Supreme Court halted a judge's order to rehire 16,000 laid-off federal workers, while unions challenge Trump's new executi...
Government, Class Action, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit voices concern over Judge Carter's sweeping VA housing order
By John Roemer
A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel expressed concern Tuesday over U.S. District Judge David O. Carter's far-reaching or...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Former Los Angeles city lawyer goes on trial at State Bar
By Skyler Romero
A State Bar hearing accuses ex-LA Deputy City Attorney James Clark of masterminding a sham lawsuit in the DWP billing scandal,...
State Bar & Bar Associations, Criminal
SF DA Jenkins says political foes weaponize State Bar complaints
By Malcolm Maclachlan
San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins faces ethics training after the State Bar probed her for sharing confidential data, amid claim...
Government
OC supervisors delay vote urging DOJ review of Andrew Do plea deal
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors has postponed a vote on a resolution urging the U.S. Department of Justice to revisit t...
Judges and Judiciary, Criminal
Jury selected in retrial of Judge Ferguson, opening statements Monday
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey M. Ferguson is once again on trial for the second-degree murder of his wife. The re...
Land Use, Civil Rights
Judge says Santa Ana's denial of church permit likely violated religious land use protections
By Devon Belcher
U.S. District Judge John W. Holcomb issued a preliminary injunction Monday allowing Anchor Stone Christian Church to move forw...
Judges and Judiciary
Appeals court tosses $10M verdict over judge's racist, sexist comments
By Skyler Romero
A 2nd District Court of Appeal panel reversed a $10 million jury award in a sexual harassment case against the Los Angeles Com...
Government, Criminal
Prosecutors sue LA DA Hochman, allege retaliation over Menendez resentencing memo
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Two former high-ranking prosecutors in the L.A. County DA's Office have sued District Attorney Nathan Hochman, alleging they w...
Insurers, shareholder sue Edison, claim negligence led to Eaton fire
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Ten insurers and a shareholder sue Southern California Edison, alleging its powerlines sparked the Eaton Fire, claiming neglig...
Real Estate/Development, Government
Judge lets Berkeley reconsider ban on rent-setting software before ruling
By James Twomey
A federal judge delayed ruling on Berkeley's ban of algorithmic rent-setting software, with a hearing set for April 16, after ...
Intellectual Property
CoStar cleared as Move's trade secrets case collapses
By Devon Belcher
CoStar and a former employee were cleared of trade secrets claims after Move Inc. voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit, ending a ...
Litigation & Arbitration, California Supreme Court
State Supreme Court to decide if Ford can force arbitration in lemon law disputes
By John Roemer
The state Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in a closely watched case that could determine whether auto manufacturers ...
Contracts
Water treatment facility completed, sanitation district won't pay, lawsuit says
By Skyler Romero
OHLA USA Inc. sues Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District, claiming inadequate plans and delays in a water treatment project...
Class Action, Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Judge skeptical of objectors to $2.5B NCAA athlete rights deal
By Wisdom Howell
Judge Claudia Wilken scrutinized a $2.5 billion NCAA settlement on athletes' NIL rights, noting it won't classify athletes as ...
Labor/Employment
Altshuler Berzon opens Pasadena office in first expansion since 1978
By David Houston
The San Francisco-based public interest law firm is known for landmark labor and civil rights litigation.
Litigation & Arbitration, Civil Litigation
Brown Rudnick expands into LA with 4-attorney team
By David Houston
Four attorneys joined the firm from Stubbs Alderton & Markiles.
Judges and Judiciary, Criminal
Judge Ferguson's murder retrial begins amid rebuke over media appearances
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Judge Eleanor J. Hunter warned that Ferguson's televised commentary could violate judicial ethics and risk tainting the jury p...
Real Estate/Development, Consumer Protection Law
California AG settlement with HomeOptions ends 20-year contracts, voids liens
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Attorney General Rob Bonta's $571,000 settlement with HomeOptions ends its 20-year contracts, voids liens on 500 homes and ref...
Los Angeles County Superior Court invites experienced attorneys to join its temporary judge program, offering a chance to serv...
Intellectual Property
Realtor.com, Homes.com clash over discovery delays
By Devon Belcher
Move Inc. and CoStar Group accuse each other of stalling a trade secrets lawsuit, risking an August trial delay as discovery d...
Class Action, Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Health insurance giants, Zelis accused of price-fixing 'cartel'
By Wisdom Howell
A new antitrust suit claims Aetna, Cigna and others colluded with Zelis Healthcare to illegally suppress payments to out-of-ne...