Letter to the Editor
Letter to the editor: justice-veteran column lets some off too easy
By Riley Guerin
Peter Lynch, author of the guest column "Veterans, disabled lacking on bench" (April 14) lets Gov. Jerry Brown's appointments ...
Most of the time, doltspeak is best. By David M. Balabanian ...
An SEC complaint accuses a Los Angeles-based litigation marketing company of deceiving retirees and investors about putting ne...
Criminal
Report says Prop. 47 has eased overcrowding early release issues
By L.J. Williamson
A recent report from the Public Policy Institute of California found that Prop. 47 has significantly reduced the practice of "...
Law Practice
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP executive committee chairman re-elected for sixth straight term
By Justin Kloczko
Guy Halgren, a Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP partner, has been re-elected for a sixth consecutive three-year ter...
County is spending $18.4 million for outside auditors to ease financial woes. ...
Securities
NFL player Willie James Gault enjoined from serving as CEO after securities fraud scheme
By Amanda Schallert
A federal judge has barred former NFL player Willie James Gault from leading a publicly traded company until he proves he unde...
Stacie Spector's appointment comes at a time when the oft-embattled agency is seeking to improve its PR efforts. ...
Litigation
Mistrial declared in case of planned murder of federal judge
By Meghann M. Cuniff
Jury hangs after two days of deliberations in Orange County. ...
A weekly roundup of lateral attorney moves, law firm office openings and partner promotions from around California
Superior Court Commissioner ...
Contra Costa Commissioner Kathleen Murphy brings a real-world perspective to her court
The 2nd District Court of Appeal slammed a constitutional challenge to the state's teacher tenure laws Thursday. ...
Higgs Fletcher & Mack Judicate West San Diego, Santa Ana ...
San Joaquin County Judge Michael Mulvihill mentors attorneys while dispensing justice.
It isn't often the quizzical headline of one article on the front page of the Daily Journal seemingly is answered by another a...
Peter Lynch's recent article, "Veterans, disabled lacking on bench" (April 14), indicates that there are no reported veteran a...
A San Diego Superior Court jury ruled that the company retaliated against a former employee. ...
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Former California lawyer owes $11.5 million in loan modification fraud, 9th Circuit rules
By Saul Sugarman
A former California lawyer whose loan modification fraud practices cost him his license found little relief Thursday from the ...
A jury awarded Aetna Life Insurance Co. $37.5 million as its billing fraud trial against Bay Area Surgical Management LLC and ...
Litigation
Alhambra immigration firm opposes client in contract dispute
By Amanda Schallert
Argument is over whether client withdrew her EB-5 visa petition and whether her investment contract is still valid. ...
Obituaries
Thomas Herbert of Flehr Hohbach Test Albritton & Herbert died April 6
By Saul Sugarman
The attorney, name partner of the San Francisco intellectual property boutique firm, was 84. ...
Entertainment & Sports
In 'Stairway' suit, 'Raging Bull' and 'Blurred Lines' cast shadow
By Steven Crighton
The lawsuit, made possible thanks to Petrella v. MGM, could help set legal music precedent. ...
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Bankrupt lawyers can get out of paying debts they owe clients, 9th Circuit rules
By Fiona Smith
Court rules that a client fee can be written off under bankruptcy law. ...
The company will pay $4 million to 300 female attorneys and up female promotion over three years. ...
Administrative/Regulatory
Energy drink company settles with local prosecutors
By America Hernandez
Neurobrands LLC paid $500,000 in civil penalties to LA and Santa Monica, stopping just short of calling it a nuisance suit. ...
Litigation
Class action against Southern California Hospital can move forward
By Amanda Schallert
A federal judge on Thursday denied a motion to dismiss a class action complaint against Culver City's Southern California Hosp...
General Counsel and Vice President of Public and Community Affairs , Los Angeles Clippers ...
After talks with the governor's office, the state Judicial Branch has backed transferring vacant judgeships to overworked tria...
The fellowship program will provide funding for students to take on entry-level attorney positions at organizations deemed by ...