Panel rebukes firm for incivility but says it's right on the merits
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
A 2nd District panel criticized Frost LLP for incivility but reversed an anti-SLAPP ruling for its client, WasteXperts, agains...
Consumer Law
Apple Watch customers seek final approval of $20M settlement
By Wisdom Howell
Apple denied any wrongdoing in the case, which accuses the company of negligently designing the first four models of the Apple...
A judge denied Tom Girardi's request to delay a pre-sentencing hearing on his health, scheduling an April 11 date as he awaits...
State Bar & Bar Associations
John Eastman appeals judge's disbarment recommendation
By Skyler Romero
John Eastman appeals a judge's disbarment recommendation, defending his 2020 election fraud inquiries as constitutionally vali...
Litigation & Arbitration
Attorneys slammed for 'overlitigation' in $127M jet insurance case
By James Twomey
A San Francisco judge criticized lawyers for racking up $1.2M in costs, including luxury trips, in a $127M jet insurance dispu...
Torts/Personal Injury
Jury awards $6M to widow of blind man killed by deputy sheriffs
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Paul Mono, a legally blind man, was fatally shot by Orange County Sheriff's deputies in 2018. The verdict found the county and...
Criminal
Top prosecutor joins Dudensing Law in Sacramento, expanding elder abuse team
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Matthew M. Chisholm, a former Sacramento County prosecutor with over 70 jury trials and a passion for protecting vulnerable vi...
Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero announced plans for enhanced oversight of the California Bar Exam, publicly exposing tensions ...
Immigration
'Sanctuary' jurisdictions seek injunction against Trump administration's funding freeze
By Wisdom Howell
A coalition of 16 sanctuary jurisdictions, led by Santa Clara County and San Francisco, has asked a federal judge to halt the ...
Litigation & Arbitration, Contracts
Paul Hastings wins arbitration for client in N95 mask supply case
By Skyler Romero
Their client, BYD North America, was faced with a $1.2 billion damages claim for terminating the agreement, which the company ...
Torts/Personal Injury
MDL lead counsel call Monsanto fee division 'unfair'
By Wisdom Howell
MDL counsel challenge a San Francisco judge's $24 million fee split in the Roundup litigation, claiming it undervalues their w...
Government, Civil Rights
DOJ backs religious plaintiffs in California disputes
By Devon Belcher
DOJ supports Jewish UCLA students and a Santa Ana church in civil rights cases, filing statements to guide courts on religious...
Technology, Intellectual Property
California lawmakers push AI regulation bill amid industry backlash
By Malcolm Maclachlan
AB 412 would require AI developers to disclose copyrighted materials used to train their models. While backed by creative prof...
Labor/Employment, Government
Judge Alsup presses Trump officials on rehiring of probationary federal employees
By Craig Anderson
Senior U.S. District Judge William Alsup is demanding answers from Trump administration officials after learning that federal ...
Health Care & Hospital Law, Consumer Law
Bonta secures $1.3M settlement over unauthorized health plans
By Skyler Romero
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $1.3 million settlement with Sedera Inc. and its affiliate for marketing unauthorized h...
Real Estate/Development
Tenants seek to dismiss landlord's Ellis Act appeal, citing new tenancies
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Los Angeles tenants who successfully challenged their mass eviction under the Ellis Act have asked the 2nd District Court of A...
Consumer Law
All baking soda is non-GMO; suit says Whole Foods labels misled
By James Twomey
A class action accuses Whole Foods of misleading customers by marketing baking soda as non-GMO, a claim plaintiff says is misl...
Judges and Judiciary
Chief Justice Guerrero warns of court challenges, calls for reforms
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero delivered a detailed State of the Judiciary speech Tuesday, addressing court funding cuts, the...
Judges and Judiciary
9th Circuit's Sandra Ikuta to take senior status, pending Trump's replacement
By Craig Anderson
Judge Sandra S. Ikuta has been a prominent conservative voice on the appellate court. She has written major rulings later uphe...
Judges and Judiciary
10 judges appointed to fill vacancies in 6 California counties
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom filled court vacancies on the superior courts in Alameda, Los Angeles, Merced, Orange, San Bernar...
Criminal
Judge warns of 'train wreck' as courts struggle with Prop. 36
By Malcolm Maclachlan
As California courts brace for a surge in cases under Proposition 36, a prominent judge warns of a looming crisis, citing a la...
Technology
LA Superior Court to require registration for motion reservations
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Starting Friday, all users of the Los Angeles County Superior Court's Civil Division reservation system must complete a one-ti...
Labor/Employment
Google settles $28M class action over alleged pay disparities
By James Twomey
A Santa Clara County judge found the tech giant violated employment laws related to race and ethnicity, allegedly paying certa...
Intellectual Property
MSK expands Entertainment practice with top IP litigators
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP has bolstered its Entertainment practice with a high-profile addition--renowned copyright ...
Brian T. Glennon said Glennon Law APC would focus on efficiency and flexibility. With a national network of top litigators, th...
Technology, Constitutional Law, Civil Litigation
Judge declines to block X's legal fight against Media Matters
By Wisdom Howell
A federal judge refused Media Matters' request to block X Corp.'s lawsuits in Ireland and Singapore, deferring to a Texas cour...
Judge orders Edison to expedite release of fire investigation footage
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Attorneys for plaintiffs in the Eaton Fire litigation accused Southern California Edison of delaying the release of crucial in...
Plaintiffs sought to remove Weintraub Tobin attorneys, citing conflicts of interest, but the court ruled against them as the c...
Judges and Judiciary
Justice calls for rethink on legal malpractice damages rule
By Malcolm Maclachlan
In a concurring opinion, Justice John L. Segal of the 2nd District Court of Appeal questioned why plaintiffs must prove a judg...
The U.S. Department of Justice has weighed in on a Santa Ana zoning dispute, arguing the city's restrictions unfairly limit re...
