"Plaintiffs have obtained in settlement an amount that will make the entire plaintiff class whole, with 10% interest, as well ...
Civil Litigation
Lawsuit aims to stop Long Beach oil storage increase
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
The complaint claims that the port authorities attempted to expedite the project through a negative declaration under the Cali...
Robert Blair Krueger Jr. was convicted of a DUI charge three years ago and is currently suspended from practicing law.
Intellectual Property
MGA: Treble damages 'improper' in dolls v pop group case
By Devon Belcher
MGA's attorneys argued that the opposing counsel's request to treble a $17.8 million disgorgement award was improper, because ...
Technology, Class Action
Overbilling refunds should nix class action for damages, Apple says
By Wisdom Howell
In a motion to dismiss, Apple said the claims are inadequately and implausibly pled, if not barred outright because two of the...
Judges and Judiciary
Lawsuit says federal judge hosted underage drinking party
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
The complaint filed by attorney James J. Orland attributes his client's "brutal and severe beating" to "ineffective protection...
Civil Litigation
Roblox, Epic Games addicted young users, lawsuit claims
By Craig Anderson
The lawsuit, filed Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, is the latest in a series of complaints filed in state and fed...
Environmental & Energy
Environmentalists optimistic after ruling on emissions at high court
By Malcolm Maclachlan
California can set vehicle emissions standards, Supreme Court says
Environmental & Energy
Point Reyes farm workers sue National Park Service over housing crisis
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The workers' lawsuit, filed Thursday in the Northern District of California, claims discrimination and due process violations.
Bankruptcy
When financial struggles meet marital breakdowns, the consequences can be complex and far-reaching. Tune in for another insigh...
Criminal
Accused white supremacist sentenced to time served, monitoring
By Devon Belcher
In September, Robert Rundo pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the federal Anti-Riot Act. The government accu...
Class Action, Banking
Putative class says Visa aims to monopolize debit card processing
By Wisdom Howell
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in federal court in San Francisco, claimed that Visa charges higher "rack rates" to merchants tha...
Government, Criminal
Prop 36 funds likely to compete with AG's budget to fight Trump
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Proposition 36 supporters had little time to celebrate their victory before some began to fret that the Democratic-controlled ...
Trump's antitrust appointees expected to shift to some lighter enforcement
By Craig Anderson
Andrew N. Ferguson, Trump's choice to replace Lina M. Khan as FTC chair, is a former clerk to Justice Clarence Thomas and chie...
Law enforcement agencies throughout the state say they are eager to implement the tough-on-crime measure passed by nearly 68% ...
Land Use
Challenge to LA's shelter units in parking lot denied writ of mandamus
By Skyler Romero
"Depending on their nature, an agency may be able to waive its own procedural failures," and it appeared the city did so, conc...
The governor named one new judge in Fresno County; one in Kern County; three in Los Angeles County; two in Orange County; one ...
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California said Tony Archuleta-Perkins used his access to payroll and ...
Civil Litigation
Judges shared new magistrate opt-out program details with federal bar
By Devon Belcher
On Dec. 1, the Central District issued an amended local rule that requires attorneys to opt if they don't want a magistrate ju...
The circumstances of the ruling suggest the California Supreme Court wanted to provide guidance to lower courts on so-called w...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Officials praise Sacramento County Attorney of the Year Ognian Gavrilov
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Officials in the state capital praised the Bulgarian immigrant who has become known as a white knight, riding to the rescue in...
Judges and Judiciary
Senate Judiciary Committee approves 2 nominees for California courts
By Craig Anderson
U.S. Magistrate Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks of San Diego and Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Serena R. Murillo were sent ...
Judges and Judiciary, Government
Bipartisan House vote passes JUDGES Act, threatened with Biden veto
By Craig Anderson
The House passed the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act by a 236-173 vote. Democratic House leaders ...
After a flurry of attorney substitutions in a wage and labor lawsuit, three of the defendants failed to retain counsel.
Judges and Judiciary
Lassen County judge loses final appeal against removal
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The state Supreme Court rejected without comment Tony R. Mallery's appeal of a Commission on Judicial Performance decision to ...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Boutique Kesselman Brantly Stockinger marks 10th anniversary
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Founded in 2014, the firm has established itself as a nimble competitor in antitrust and other highly competitive practices.
Neutral Kevin Culhane finds satisfaction in resolving cases like wrongful deaths of children.
Law Practice
Is law requiring pro bono reports to State Bar hardship for small firms?
By John Roemer
The reporting mandate takes effect in 2026, though the State Bar will ask lawyers to provide their 2024 pro bono totals as par...
Civil Litigation
TV producer can pursue defamation case against Warner Bros discovery
By Skyler Romero
Los Angeles judge previously denied an anti-SLAPP motion from Warner Bros. on the condition that Dan Schneider submit a decla...