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...
Alternative Dispute Resolution, Judges and Judiciary
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.
Government, Law Practice
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...
Judges and Judiciary, U.S. Supreme Court
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...
Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation
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.
California Courts of Appeal, Government
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...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Civil Rights, Government
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...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Judges and Judiciary
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 Rights, Government, Civil Litigation
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...
Alternative Dispute Resolution, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Government
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 ...
Entertainment & Sports, Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation
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...
Criminal, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
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.
Law Practice, Civil Litigation
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...
Environmental & Energy, Civil Litigation
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...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Government, Judges and Judiciary
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...
Law Practice, Civil Litigation
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...
Civil Litigation, Government
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 ...
State Bar & Bar Associations, Law Practice
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.
California Courts of Appeal, California Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation
Nurses sue hospitals, claim policy bilked them of full pay
By Andy Serbe
A proposed class of nurses has filed a lawsuit over hospitals’ time clock rounding and having to work off-clock before shifts.
Civil Rights, Government, Law Practice
Oakland city attorney expands civil rights unit
By Erin Lee
In partnership with the Public Rights Project, the Oakland city attorney's office expanded its civil rights unit.
ASICS GC Joni Lee Gaudes upholds the active wear maker’s brand when it comes to the law.
California Courts of Appeal, Law Practice
Panel overrules judge who cut attorney fees in wrongful death settlement
By Andy Serbe
An appellate panel has ruled that a superior court judge overstepped when he slashed a victorious attorney’s fees from 31 to 1...
Criminal, Environmental & Energy
Jury convicts on 1 felony out of 3 in oil spill trial
By Blaise Scemama
A Santa Barbara County jury found guilty on one felony and eight misdemeanors Friday in connection with the Plains All America...
Corporate, Securities
Musk’s podcast show may impact Tesla lawsuits
By Paula Lehman-Ewing
Elon Musk’s recent erratic behavior may manifest into something more than an image problem at Tesla Inc., according to attorne...
Alternative Dispute Resolution, Judges and Judiciary
Former magistrate judge joins ADR Services
By Arin Mikailian
Retired U.S. Magistrate Judge Maria-Elena James joined ADR Services Inc. after nearly 25 years on the Northern District court.
Tony Gwynn’s family sued smokeless tobacco maker after Padres star’s death from cancer
Government, Civil Litigation
Plaintiff in case saying coffee causes cancer alleges illegal government intervention
By Justin Kloczko
The victorious attorney in litigation to make coffee makers label their product as potentially cancer-causing alleges in a new...