A parallel criminal domestic violence case can have a significant impact on family law proceedings, particularly in cases invo...
Lawmakers want to expand oil drillers' liability for health issues
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The proposed law appears to be a response a November ballot initiative backed by the petroleum industry.
The program aimed to introduce students to the Seventh Amendment and the right to a civil jury trial, while also exposing them...
Lawsuits over Redondo Beach development stayed pending appeal
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Developer Leonid Pustilnikov sought a stay in his lawsuit seeking to compel Redondo Beach to approve his power plant residenti...
Alameda DA recall backers call for special election
By Wisdom Howell
Campaigners behind an effort to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price say they've amassed enough signatures to ...
Alameda DA recall backers call for special election
Campaigners behind an effort to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price say they've amassed enough signatures to ...
Mike Piazza has represented individuals and companies across a variety of industries.
The name partners forged a bond while clerking at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Seyfarth expands L&E practice with 3 attorney team from Morgan Lewis
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Partner Clifford D. Sethness will be based in Los Angeles while senior counsel Kent Roger and counsel Taylor Horn will be in t...
Real estate development on ground-leased property has been growing, with municipalities, private parties, and institutional en...
The ACLU said an employee used racially coded language and fired her. The resulting lawsuit raises questions about the protect...
The Supreme Court will be hearing arguments in Grants Pass v. Johnson, a case that addresses the issue of whether citie...
Google seeks to keep documents confidential in privacy case
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The proposed motion includes documents relating to real-time bidding (RTB) strategy, analysis and revenue, as well as proposed...
Supreme Court to consider cases on union dues refunds
By Craig Anderson
Several petitions argue that the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is incorrectly applying a U.S. Supreme Court decision on ma...
Citibank’s arbitration clause challenged in Armenian bias case
By Devon Belcher
The case involves claims that Citibank employees were trained to deny credit card applications and cancel active credit cards ...
$845M judgment confirmed in massive solar power scam
By Skyler Romero
The plaintiffs claimed that Ahern Rentals falsely claimed to be manufacturing and leasing generators, while concealing an agre...
Paramedic and deputies found not liable for death of man suffocating on gurney
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The ruling comes amid increased scrutiny of the role paramedics sometimes play in police encounters.
The commissioner gained insight into the pro per experience through her past private practice, managing the court family law f...
Orrick to settle data breach lawsuits for $8M
By Wisdom Howell
The settlement arises from a consolidated action where three separate lawsuits accused the law firm of failing to protect the ...
Orrick to settle data breach lawsuits for $8M
The settlement arises from a consolidated action where three separate lawsuits accused the law firm of failing to protect the ...
The Ninth Circuit's rejection of the "effects-based" venue test in false statement cases deepens an existing circuit split and...
The 9th Circuit Court has extended Lanham Act Section 1119 to cover trademark applications, allowing a plaintiff to invalidate...
The appellate court's opinion in Medallion Film, et al. LLC v. Loeb & Loeb was wrong, unwise, and illogical because...
Judge weighs role in unsealing documents in LA water billing scandal
By Devon Belcher
The documents relate to accusations made by a disbarred attorney, Paul Paradis, who accused former city attorney Mike Feuer of...
Judge can’t bar plaintiffs from refiling claims against Uber
By Wisdom Howell
A San Francisco judge says he has no authority to bar plaintiffs from refiling sex assault claims against Uber
Supreme Court: Legislated permit fees not exempt from Takings Clause
By Jack Needham
Permit fees dispute will be settled by California courts, lawyers say
Jurists expand mentorship program to research attorneys
By David Houston, Malcolm Maclachlan
On May 15, jus...
Stockton agrees to pay $6M to settle police wrongful death lawsuit
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
“Police agencies must ensure their officers have a clear understanding of how important it is to place someone who is handcuff...
Chinese social media platforms have spread news of a new four-point passport control measure implemented by the Chinese Immigr...
If all else fails, "conjure your inner Swiftie and 'shake it off'," says Los Angeles County Superior Court Presiding Judge Sam...