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Woman sues Rose Bowl, alleged attacker over beating

Oct. 3, 2025
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

Shelby Lynn Elston, knocked unconscious during a Rüfüs Du Sol concert, claims Rose Bowl security ignored a prolonged assault,...


Riverside judge took a probate calendar to deal with 'real people'



Uncommon Experience

Oct. 3, 2025

Neutral Bill VanDeWeghe's unique business background sets him apart, attorneys say



Berkes Crane Santana & Spangler merges with MG+M 

Oct. 2, 2025
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

Los Angeles trial firm Berkes Crane Santana & Spangler LLP has dissolved and merged into MG+M The Law Firm, bringing seven...


A $135 million class settlement fund is now available to compensate residents, businesses, and others impacted by the 2023 Mau...


Key witness Eric George testified James Clark wasn't involved in a billing lawsuit scheme, instead blaming attorneys Paul Kies...


A federal judge dismissed fraud claims against Yuga Labs and celebrities, finding its NFTs were marketed as collectibles, not ...


John Eastman has appealed to the California Supreme Court to overturn a disbarment recommendation, arguing it punishes him for...


Constitutional Law, Civil Litigation


Attorneys for Meta, TikTok, Snap and Google filed motions for summary judgment Tuesday seeking dismissal of bellwether school ...


A Sacramento County judge granted Attorney General Rob Bonta's anti-SLAPP motion, striking Underdog Sports' petition to block ...


Torts/Personal Injury


A judge allowed PG&E to present defenses in a class action over toxic smoke from the 2021 Dixie Fire, as plaintiffs seek m...


A federal judge on Tuesday struck down much of SB 399, the so-called "captive meetings" law, siding with business groups who a...


State Bar & Bar Associations, Community News


Quoting the Jewish principle of tikkun olam -- "heal the world" -- Anthony D. Storm said that phrase has guided his car...


Conflict panel attorneys who step in when federal defenders have conflicts haven't been paid since July 3, with no relief in s...


Federal courts in California can stay open through Oct. 17 during the government shutdown, but juror pay and operations may be...


Labor/Employment, Civil Rights


Actor Rockmond Dunbar's religious discrimination claim over his firing from "9-1-1" will proceed to trial, with a jury set to ...


Government, Constitutional Law, California Supreme Court, California Courts of Appeal


The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association challenges San Jose's $3.5 billion pension bond, saying voters must approve the debt -...


A judge denied sanctions in four ADA lawsuits against Long Beach businesses, ruling the defense failed to properly serve notic...


Environmental & Energy, Administrative/Regulatory


A judge upheld Long Beach's interpretation of its airport noise ordinance, finding taxi-back maneuvers are not covered, but ga...


Three top California criminal defense attorneys will represent Tyler Robinson in Utah, where he faces the death penalty if con...


Technology


Tech trade associations warn the measures threaten free expression and could trigger constitutional challenges. The push follo...


Civil Litigation


An attorney claims racial discrimination and retaliation by Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County after she said s...


Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Civil Litigation


A judge sanctioned Bricoleur Vineyards' CEO $8,000 over a failed motion targeting the financial ties of his accuser's former l...


Law Office Management


The law firm said it wanted to emphasize a leadership team that is majority diverse at a time when DEI initiatives face new ch...


The California Privacy Protection Agency said Tractor Supply Company violated the state's landmark consumer privacy law and or...


Class Action


A federal judge reviewed a proposed $62.1 million Hyundai-Kia settlement resolving claims over defective airbags, with objecti...


Technology


Newsom signs AI law requiring safety testing disclosures

Sep. 30, 2025
By Malcolm Maclachlan

After vetoing a similar measure last year, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 53, establishing new rules for large AI models.


Wills, Estates & Trusts


Molly McQueen sued attorney Brent Borchert to reclaim a $70 million Jackson Pollock painting allegedly traded by her grandfath...


Securities, Civil Litigation


Shareholders suing Elon Musk over 2022 tweets about his Twitter acquisition argue Quinn Emanuel partner Alex Spiro's role as b...


Civil Litigation


A Los Angeles judge tentatively approved Bank of America's $4.4 million settlement resolving wage-and-hour claims, representin...