Newsom wants state workers back in the office. For that his own judges might sue him.
By Malcolm Maclachlan
“While I can’t reveal the details of our strategy that we’re working on, it is definitely not out of the question that we coul...
Proposition 47 supporters claim success – and deny rise in crime
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Supporters are gathering signatures to put a measure on the fall ballot that would roll back portions of the law that made it ...
Yolo County jury awards $11.2M to truck driver hit during unloading
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
"Even though [driver Eldon Loeser] admitted to making a human error, which he acknowledged from the very beginning of the tria...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized a rule limiting late fees on credit card payments to $8, and the...
Family Code section 6309, which became effective on Jan. 1, allows limited civil discovery in Domestic Violence Prevention Act...
The bill sets strict requirements for pre-deployment safety testing and guardrails for large-scale AI systems, focusing on alg...
While misgendering still occurs, the judiciary is committed to ensuring dignity and respect for trans individuals in the court...
Former insurance defense lawyer Wendy Kramer handles PI cases with complex medical issues.
It is not enough to focus on the mechanics or science of negotiation techniques. Parties also need to understand the moral cor...
Too late to compel witness, file post-trial brief, judge says
By Wisdom Howell
Attorneys for a class of plaintiffs want to call former Tubi executive Reza Banki to testify in a case accusing the company of...
Judge rejects $285K settlement over law firm’s data breach
By Devon Belcher
The judge cited concerns about the calculation of the settlement fund, the cy pres choice for uncashed settlement checks, and ...
Defense attorneys accused of foul play in $10B verdict dispute
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Attorneys for Shashikant "Shashi" Jogani have accused Larson LLP and Haresh Jogani of hiring a "juratorologist" to harass and ...
A state lawmaker wants the State Bar to manage a certification program for neutrals, but some say the idea is fraught with pro...
Leah Remini’s lawsuit against Scientology gets 4th judge
By Skyler Romero
Remini, a former member of the church, claimed in her lawsuit that the organization engaged in a campaign of harassment agains...
With the constant evolution of legal standards and conditions, it’s imperative for those of us in the legal profession to regu...
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act aims to provide the greatest protection for individuals with disabilities, and ...
The case is stalled due to unresolved pretrial motions, which are aimed at delaying the trial until after the 2024 election an...
The Superior Court judge is praised for her efficiency and fairness as she handles a busy docket that includes cases from two ...
Riverside firms merge, open office in Orange County
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Rizio Lipinsky Heiting will specialize in personal injury and employment law.
CARE Court is a legal process that aims to help individuals with schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, but it ...
In a recent California appellate decision, the majority opinion claimed to support the objectives of arbitration, while the mi...
SB 365 could lead to more litigation over FAA preemption, trial court discretion, and the efficiency and fairness of proceedin...
The court stated that free speech is not without restrictions and that speech integral to criminal conduct or fraud is exclude...
Apple asks judge to reconsider order in AirPods Max suit
By Wisdom Howell
Apple’s attorneys have asked a San Francisco judge to reconsider his order requiring notification of a “vanishingly small numb...
Welk Group unjust enrichment lawsuit to proceed
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Lawrence Welk Jr., son of the late television bandleader, claims that his own son and other relatives ousted him as CEO and mi...
LA County agrees to pay $25M for shooting of autistic man
By Skyler Romero
The Executive Force Review Committee determined that the deputies’ use of force was within department policy, and the district...
Law firms are ‘rethinking and retooling’ approach to DEI
By Jack Needham
Adverse legal opinions have forced attorneys to change their approach to diversity efforts within law firms and in the advice ...
Lawmakers forward bill to allow parties to disqualify justices of Court of Appeal
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The bill was inspired by a long-running California Voting Rights Act case, leading some lawmakers to question the need to reex...
Judge dismisses wheel manufacturer’s mark claim, prompts review motions
By Devon Belcher
Motions to reconsider the dismissal without a chance to amend and a request for review by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal...