Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Administrative/Regulatory
ACC panel discussed bias in AI
By Nicole Tyau
At an Association of Corporate Counsel event, panelists discussed the human biases in the creation of AI.
Civil Litigation
Tuna executives plotted collusion away from boss, lawyer says
By Winston Cho
Top Bumble Bee Foods LLC executives worked independently without the guidance of their one-time boss to collude with competito...
The Santa Barbara County Superior Court expects to start an 18-month trial in February for 10 defendants accused of multiple ...
Law Practice
Quinn Emanuel accepts cryptocurrency payment though ethical questions persist
By Nicole Tyau
For a firm that prides itself on innovation, Quinn Emanuel’s move to accept cryptocurrency payments isn’t out of character, bu...
Civil Litigation, Bankruptcy
Judge considering stay in Avenatti litigation urges negotiation
By Meghann Cuniff
An attorney representing a Los Angeles law firm wants to take Eagan Avenatti to trial despite bankruptcy
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Judges skeptical multi-district maps cause constitutional harm
By Brian Cardile
A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel struggled Tuesday to appreciate what constitutional injury a Poway resident suffered...
Government, Criminal
Candidates vying for Jackie Lacey’s DA position criticize the union’s endorsement of her
By Jessica Mach
Jackie Lacey’s endorsement from the Association of District Attorneys on Tuesday comes as no surprise, said candidates vying f...
Civil Litigation
Opt-out plaintiff’s suit against Ford could mean more money for class
By Blaise Scemama
Class representative Public Citizen challenged the $35 million settlement over how much money would be awarded to consumers, a...
The student was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle while under the care of school personnel, according to court...
Criminal, Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Executive says he was told not to aid tuna price probe
By Winston Cho
A former Bumble Bee Foods LLC senior sales executive testified Tuesday his one-time boss, Christopher Lischewski, warned him n...
Civil Litigation, Government
AT&T settles FTC data throttling charges for $60M
By Glenn Jeffers
The wireless provider began reducing speeds in 2011 for customers paying for “unlimited” data plans.
Obituaries
Plaintiff’s lawyer recalled for successful political fights, trial success
By Craig Anderson
Herbert Hafif, who helped transform the Consumer Attorneys of California into a political force in the 1970s and was regarded ...
Native Americans, Civil Litigation
13-year battle over attorney’s relationship with tribe continues
By Justin Kloczko
A 13-year battle over an attorney’s duties in trying to win casino gaming rights for a Native American tribe continues after ...
Citizens Oversight Inc. lost its fight to stop Southern California Edison Company from downloading spent fuel from the inactiv...
Law Practice
Reed Smith adds data privacy expert along with an associate from Arent Fox
By Craig Anderson
The head of Arent Fox LLP’s privacy, cybersecurity and data protection group, Sarah L. Bruno, joined Reed Smith LLP along with...
Facebook Inc. cannot determine which applications had access to private user data through what the federal judge handling the ...
Government, Criminal
San Francisco DA candidates criticize George Gascon’s leadership on eve of election to replace him
By Jessica Mach
Overworked prosecutors, an exodus of trial attorneys, unfair treatment and distracted leadership are among the problems of the...
U.S. Supreme Court, Constitutional Law
Riverside property owner sues county in federal court, citing new U.S. Supreme Court decision
By Blaise Scemama
Riverside County has asked a federal judge to dismiss one of the first inverse condemnation suits filed after the U.S. Supreme...
The firm said Monday Yarmela A. Pavlovic will join its San Francisco office.
Labor/Employment, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Microsoft female workers seek class status for employment case
By Brian Cardile
In a case that will help refine the viability of employment discrimination class actions, counsel for a group of female Micro...
Judges and Judiciary, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
New ethics rules warning: Attorneys need to watch what they say in court filings
By Henrik Nilsson
A U.S. district judge's referral of an attorney to the State Bar over documents he filed to prove his client's fraudulent cont...
U.S. Supreme Court, Securities, Civil Litigation
High court to hear appeal of SEC’s disgorgement power
By Blaise Scemama
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear an appeal challenging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s ability to se...
Civil Litigation, Entertainment & Sports
Universal must pay $70M to producers for accounting shortages on 'Columbo' TV series
By Justin Kloczko
Following three phases of trial, a Los Angeles County superior court judge has ordered Universal Studios LLC to pay $70 millio...
Civil Litigation, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit denies Boeing’s effort to keep fire suit in federal court
By Gina Kim
The Boeing Company lost its second bid to keep a small group of plaintiffs’ lawsuit linked to the Woolsey Fire in federal court.
Public defenders believe Global Tel Link is not disclosing the full scope of its recordings.
Entertainment & Sports
Student-athlete likeness pay could lead to court clashes
By Glenn Jeffers
The NCAA's announcement allowing student-athletes to benefit from their names, images, and likeness could lead to a clash with...
Criminal
Lawyer files rare actual cause motion to disqualify Compton judge
By David Houston
The defense attorney for a Los Angeles rapper filed a rare motion Friday to disqualify a Los Angeles County judge from presidi...
Community News
Loyola Law’s Civil Justice Program honors 2 attorneys
By Alexandra Applegate
Loyola Law School's Civil Justice Program hosted its 15th Annual Tribute to the Champions of Justice dinner and award ceremony...
Labor/Employment
El Dorado defender settles case, 3 more suits are pending
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Plaintiff Todd E. Jones had claimed Public Defender Teri M. Monterosso discriminated against male attorneys and retaliated aga...
A federal judge has tentatively approved a settlement guaranteeing abused, neglected and abandoned young people from countries...