Civil Litigation
Using unusual theory, plaintiff wins trial over fatal fire
By Justin Kloczko
Under an uncommon application of strict product liability law, a Los Angeles County Superior Court jury has ruled that a landl...
Government, Judges and Judiciary
Federal judges ask Congress for additional funding
By Eli Wolfe
President Donald Trump may let the federal judiciary go hungry for a second year.
Nicola T. Hanna has advanced one step closer to confirmation as U.S. attorney for the Central District of California.
Hunting and fishing are stress-reducing escapes for Demler, Armstrong & Rowland partner Brian Buddell.
Environmental & Energy, Civil Litigation
Judge certifies property owner class in suit over oil spill
By Eli Wolfe
A federal judge has certified a large subclass of property owners in a sprawling lawsuit against a Texas oil company.
Government, Judges and Judiciary
Both California U.S. senators to review judicial candidates in each district
By Lyle Moran
Judicial selection committee members for Senators Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris explained the process at an event Wednesd...
Government, Law Practice, Tax
Judge approves settlement in LA lawyer reimbursement case
By Justin Kloczko
The city of Los Angeles will stop collecting taxes on reimbursed law firm expenses after a judge on Wednesday granted final ap...
A panel of senators is scheduled Thursday to grill President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Attorney of the Central District,...
Government, Immigration
New immigration court policies questioned by senator
By Chase DiFeliciantonio
U.S. senators questioned experts and immigration officials on Wednesday during a hearing focused on recently announced changes...
Real Estate/Development, Government
Legislators kill housing bill aimed at spurring development around transit
By Lila Seidman
California legislators killed a controversial bill that aimed to spur development around transit hubs by superseding local zon...
Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation
Judge dismisses Uber tracking case
By Joshua Sebold
A judge dismissed a lawsuit by a class of drivers claiming Uber Technologies Inc. violated its privacy rights Wednesday.
Law Office Management, Law Practice
Reed Smith expands public pension practice group
By Joshua Sebold
Reed Smith LLP has scooped up a team of three attorneys who specialize in public pensions, rounding out a practice group that ...
A disbarred attorney who left Orange County for Idaho was sentenced to four months in jail for stealing $213,000 from two clie...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal
9th Circuit appoints special prosecutor to Arpaio case
By Nicolas Sonnenburg
Joe Arpaio, the embattled former Arizona sheriff who rose to national prominence for his controversial policing tactics, crimi...
Constitutional Law, Immigration, U.S. Supreme Court
Gorsuch joins Supreme Court liberals to strike immigration law
By Chase DiFeliciantonio
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down part of an immigration statute governing deportable offenses as unconstitutional...
Civil Litigation
Attorney must pay punitive damages to investigator over brawl, jury concludes
By Meghann Cuniff
A criminal defense attorney must pay $250,000 in punitive damages to an investigator who gave him a massive black eye during a...
California Courts of Appeal, Judges and Judiciary
Commission on Judicial Appointments confirms three to Court of Appeal
By Justin Kloczko
Three appointees to the Court of Appeal glided through confirmation hearings before the Commission on Judicial Appointments Tu...
Government, Immigration
San Diego County supervisors support lawsuit against sanctuary state laws
By Mark Armao
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 on Tuesday to file a legal brief in support of the Trump administration’s ...
Attorneys say the plaintiff will suffer lifelong disabilities as a result of the accident.
Civil Litigation, Securities
Alsup grouses about plaintiffs’ fees in securities settlement
By Joshua Sebold
A Northern District judge gave his final approval to a $72.5 million settlement in a securities class action brought against s...
Antitrust & Trade Reg., California Courts of Appeal, Civil Litigation
Dismissal of shareholder lawsuit against Alphabet over no-poach policy affirmed
By Winston Cho
A 6th District panel affirmed the dismissal of a suit against Alphabet Inc.-owned Google for losses stemming from legal action...
Government, Judges and Judiciary
Bill to fund judges clears hurdle but faces larger roadblocks
By Malcolm Maclachlan
A recently-introduced bill to fund additional judge positions advanced through a key committee on Tuesday. But if the recent p...
California Courts of Appeal, Labor/Employment
Company can’t be sued by contractors if plaintiffs released claims, court rules
By Andy Serbe
A state appellate court has affirmed a ruling that a company cannot be sued for labor code violations by contractors because t...
Orange County Judge Robert Gannon handles everything from felony trials to small claims.
Criminal, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, State Bar & Bar Associations
State Bar files charges against prosecutor
By Lyle Moran
Andrew Michael Ganz is accused of suppressing evidence in a Solano County murder case
Civil Litigation
Stay in Daniels’ suit against Trump’s lawyer might hurt her case
By Steven Crighton
A New York criminal investigation targeting President Donald J. Trump's personal attorney will likely be a thorn in the side o...
Government, Judges and Judiciary
Lawmakers ask watchdog to settle auditor dispute
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The Assembly committee that oversees court funding pressed the Commission on Judicial Performance for answers related to its l...
Alternative Dispute Resolution, Judges and Judiciary, Civil Litigation
Resume reference comes back to haunt arbitrator
By Justin Kloczko
Retired Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Eli Chernow has been removed from an arbitration after he was accused of faili...
Government, Immigration, Labor/Employment
Added government scrutiny prompted H-1B visa drop, lawyers say
By Chase DiFeliciantonio
Recent policy memos and increased requests for additional information from the government might be responsible for a drop in h...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Civil Litigation
Autodialer cases on hold until 9th Circuit weighs in
By Joshua Sebold
U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers signaled that litigation concerning violations of the national Do Not Call Registry...