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In Recess


The Storyteller

Jan. 26, 2018
By Shane Nelson

Longtime transactional lawyer Rodney Gilmore, of counsel at Doty Barlow Britt & Thieman LLP in Palo Alto, has been an ESPN...


Civil Litigation, Environmental & Energy


A class action seeks to hold Southern California Edison Company solely liable for the Thomas Fire and subsequent mudslides tha...


George S. Cardona, an institutional figure in the U.S. attorney's office in Los Angeles, is leaving.


U.S. Supreme Court


When the U.S. Supreme Court decided to hear arguments on President Donald J. Trump’s latest travel ban, justices asked for bri...


Immigration, Government


The U.S. Department of Justice sent a second round of letters to so-called “sanctuary jurisdictions” Wednesday, demanding they...


Civil Litigation, Labor/Employment, Government


A superior court judge’s ruling in a Los Angeles County wrongful termination case was simple: The plaintiff, former top counse...


State Bar & Bar Associations


One year after protests over the previous president’s comments, the new president wrote about puppies and unicorns.


Government, Civil Litigation


A group of Richmond developers filed a motion for an injunction, asking a Contra Costa County judge to halt a moratorium on ne...


Labor/Employment


Judge chides attorneys for lack of trial plan

Jan. 25, 2018
By Matthew Blake

Judge Ann I. Jones opened fire on plaintiffs’ counsel Wednesday for coming to court with, in her view, an incomplete plan to s...


Law Practice


Toyota’s decision to move its U.S. headquarters to Texas has fueled growth in the Los Angeles office of Nelson Mullins Riley &...


The firm is expected to generate additional billings in 2018



Jessica Simpson sued for sharing paparazzi image

Jan. 25, 2018
By Steven Crighton

Simpson joins the likes of Chloe Kardashian and Tom Holland, who face similar lawsuits.


Civil Litigation, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


The panel found that the district judge had erred in certifying a national class to facilitate a settlement.


Tucked away in Gov. Jerry Brown’s $926 million budget request for the state Department of Justice is $3.6 million in permanent...


Corporate


Adobe Systems GC set to retire this year

Jan. 24, 2018
By Melanie Brisbon

Michael A. Dillon, the top lawyer at Adobe Systems Inc., is one of two executives set to retire from the company this year, ac...


Intellectual Property


An attorney representing Ariosa Diagnostics Inc. told a federal jury Tuesday that his client is not infringing a rival’s paten...


Law Practice, Government, Criminal


After deputy public defenders objected, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors appointed approve Nicole Davis Tinkham.


Probate


Kern County wants to hear fight over Manson remains

Jan. 24, 2018
By Justin Kloczko

In the continuing dispute over which county gets to handle the disposal of Charles Manson’s body and the probate of his limite...


Civil Litigation


The unhappy business divorce of Brian Kabateck and Mark Geragos continues.


Law Practice


Corporate lawyer Kevin Friedmann joined Greenberg Traurig LLP as a shareholder, the firm announced Friday.


Intellectual Property


A team of California attorneys has defeated trademark claims brought against a British television producer by a defunct techno...


Government, Corporate


SEC staff aims to help companies go public

Jan. 24, 2018
By Andy Serbe

Senior staff in the Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance emphasized the importance of capital fo...


The Orange County judge issued a new sentence after the victim got a chance to speak.


Immigration, Civil Rights


A same-sex couple sued the federal government Monday for denying U.S. citizenship to one of their children who is not biologic...


Government


In his keynote address to kick off the 45th annual Securities Regulation Institute, Securities and Exchange Commission chairma...


Civil Litigation, Government


The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suffered a major setback when a federal judge turned down their demand for a massive ...


Entertainment & Sports, Corporate


Lions Gate deputy GC steps into head legal role at Starz

Jan. 23, 2018
By Paula Lehman-Ewing

Veteran entertainment lawyer Audrey Y. Lee to lead the legal team at the Beverly Hills production house.


Corporate


MyoKardia adds veteran biopharmaceutical general counsel

Jan. 23, 2018
By Paula Lehman-Ewing

Veteran attorney Cynthia Ladd becomes general counsel for the South San Francisco-based biopharmaceutical company.


Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports


Will $710K verdict make Grumpy Cat smile?

Jan. 23, 2018
By Steven Crighton

Federal jury finds for cat owners in breach of contract and infringement case.


Criminal


Judge refuses retrial on juror misconduct grounds

Jan. 23, 2018
By Meghann Cuniff

The juror had previously invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, but testified under immunity.