Avid cyclist Brian Pass completed a 106-mile ride in the French Alps with attorney friends in July.
The former partners allege Blank Rome owes them $4 million in unreturned capital.
Community News
LA city attorney, mayor’s office recognize paralegals
By Matthew Sanderson
The annual Paralegal Day Celebration took place at Los Angeles City Hall.
The incoming State Bar chair was sworn in during Thursday’s annual board meeting.
Community News
Nossaman LLP gives back to California communities on Sept. 11
By Matthew Sanderson
As part of its annual ‘Do Good Things’ campaign, the law firm partnered with the nonprofit MyGoodDeed, a pro bono client it’s ...
Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Split 9th Circuit panel upholds Arizona voter fraud laws
By Nicolas Sonnenburg
Two Arizona election laws that critics say disenfranchise minorities were found to be constitutional by a divided panel of the...
Criminal, California Courts of Appeal
Appellate court denies DA petition to block release of predator
By Justin Kloczko
The 2nd District Court of Appeal denied a writ petition Wednesday by the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office seeking...
Civil Litigation, Labor/Employment
Uber accused of misclassification by competitor in novel legal move
By Andy Serbe
In a lawsuit filed Monday, Uber has been sued for misclassifying its workers as contractors by an unlikely plaintiff: a compet...
Civil Litigation, Law Practice
Former Buchalter lawyer says he is owed an apology from dairy family over lawsuit
By Meghann Cuniff
A former Buchalter APC shareholder at the center of a $200 million fraud and negligent hiring lawsuit said he believes he did ...
Constitutional Law
Judge rules handgun advertisement ban is unconstitutional
By Sean Kagan
A federal judge has nullified a nearly century-old California prohibition on firearms dealers displaying handgun advertisement...
Judges and Judiciary, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Retired LA County judge joins ADR Services as neutral
By Arin Mikailian
Newly retired Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Rita Miller has joined ADR Services Inc. after 18 years on the bench.
Law Practice, Government
Bills signed by governor to affect attorneys, defendants
By Malcolm Maclachlan
While much of the year’s highest profile legislation is still awaiting action on Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk, numerous bills affec...
U.S. Supreme Court, Judges and Judiciary
Ginsburg discusses gender discrimination and high court jurisprudence
By Erin Lee
In an event on diversity, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg discussed the progress made in the decades since she first entered law s...
Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property
Bicycle fitness company sues competitor in infringement case
By Melanie Brisbon
Peloton Interactive Inc., known for its at-home fitness bicycles, filed a patent infringement lawsuit Wednesday against Flywhe...
State Bar & Bar Associations
State Bar awarded $515K grant for job analysis study
By Lyle Moran
The review will play a role in potential California bar exam changes.
Government, California Courts of Appeal
Governor signs bill to bypass court-ordered debt payment
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a controversial bill designed to get the state out of repaying a $331 million court-ordered debt. ...
The adult film actress, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, filed a lawsuit contending she was paid $130,000 as part of a n...
Government, Civil Rights, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit rules attorney general can demand nonprofit donor’s names
By Andy Serbe
The panel said required major donor disclosures do not infringe on nonprofit groups’ First Amendment rights, reversing previou...
Judges and Judiciary, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Justice hearing misconduct case against AG candidate blasts both sides
By Malcolm Maclachlan
There were fireworks on the final day of the Commission on Judicial Performance hearing into misconduct claims against attorne...
Civil Litigation, Government, Civil Rights
Santa Monica election trial ends with question: What makes someone a Latino?
By Justin Kloczko
Racial identity was the focus with the city’s last witness, Mayor Pro Tempore Gleam Davis, in the bench trial over at-large el...
Government, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Attorneys will need written consent from clients about confidentiality under new law
By Winston Cho
Attorneys will soon have to explain the implications of mediation confidentiality to their clients and obtain written consent ...
Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports
Streaming company agrees to permanent injunction sought by entertainment companies
By Sean Kagan
Streaming device manufacturer TickBox agreed to a $25 million stipulated judgment and a permanent injunction Tuesday, removing...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Criminal
State Bar complaint filed against lead prosecutor in oil spill case
By Blaise Scemama
Attorney Douglas Richards said he filed a complaint against Deputy Attorney General Brett Morris.
Civil Litigation, Law Practice
Dairy heiress in Buchalter fraud trial describes lawyer’s influence
By Meghann Cuniff
A heiress to a dairy fortune that’s at the center of a $200 million fraud and negligent hiring case against Buchalter APC told...
Corporate
Former Ripple GC resigns for another Bay Area cryptocurrency startup job
By Matthew Sanderson
Brynly Llyr will lead all aspects of Celo’s legal strategy, including policy, regulation, partnerships and intellectual proper...
Civil Litigation, Environmental & Energy
Thousands of plaintiffs are in line to sue pipeline company after criminal convictions.
By Blaise Scemama
Plaintiffs’ counsel for the claimants say the verdict in the criminal trial can only help their case against the oil company t...
Judges and Judiciary, Government, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
GOP attorney general candidate defends his ethics at CJP hearing
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Taking the stand nearly a weekly into his ethics hearing before the Commission on Judicial Performance, attorney general candi...
Civil Litigation, Law Practice
Attorney’s ties to other shareholder protected him from scrutiny, former Buchalter CFO testifies
By Meghann Cuniff
A former Buchalter APC shareholder at the center of a fraud and negligent hiring trial was so close to a key attorney in the f...
Government, Civil Litigation
Governor signs bill aimed at court efficiency
By Justin Kloczko
A court efficiency bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown Monday will allow attorneys to produce much shorter discovery outlines for ...
Law Practice, State Bar & Bar Associations
ABA launches program to address drinking issues among lawyers
By Lyle Moran
The association's new initiative also aims to assist lawyers who struggle with substance abuse and mental health issues.