A judge denied the bank’s motion to dismiss the plaintiffs claim that Silvergate accepted customer deposits into non-FTX accou...
Attorneys could fill the void created by the real estate community’s failure to adjust, negotiating contracts and writing docu...
Year after settlement, judge doesn’t have signed papers
By Wisdom Howell
A Superior Court judge in San Francisco has granted both sides more time to settle an Instacart delivery drivers’ case due to ...
Gondola to Dodger Stadium would impact protected space, suit claims
By Skyler Romero
Los Angeles Park Alliance argues that the project would unlawfully take almost two acres of park land, disrupt park programmin...
Unless and until SB 1264 or a similar bill is passed it appears that public safety officers are generally free to use marijuan...
Clemency is a means to ameliorate or avoid particular criminal judgments. The statutory application procedures for clemency re...
Ex-cemetery counselor accuses LA archbishop of labor violations
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
The plaintiff claims that she was forced to work off the clock without compensation, not given adequate rest breaks, and not r...
Companies doing business in California should consider the Cartwright Act when developing or updating their antitrust programs...
The former partner at Covington & Burling LLP has joined the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art as general counsel and chief st...
Girardi’s wire fraud trial delayed to allow defense more time to prepare
By Devon Belcher
The trial in Los Angeles has been pushed back to Aug. 6 and Girardi’s defense counsel has been granted additional time to revi...
Gov. Gavin Newsom elevated three commissioners to judge in Sacramento, Riverside and Los Angeles counties and nominated a Los ...
Employers will need to be more cautious and pragmatic in resolving labor disputes, as they may face significant fee awards eve...
Arista Networks founder to pay $1M for insider trading
By Sunidhi Sridhar
Andy Bechtolsheim traded option contracts in the accounts of a close relative and associate after learning that technology com...
Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs hires Pillsbury partner to represent him
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Aaron S. Dyer issued a statement calling a raid on Combs’ properties “a gross overuse of military-level force.”
Lake County judge is known for his strict requirements and adherence to decorum.
Studies have shown that tough-on-crime laws do not reduce crime rates, but rather increase the number of people in prison, esp...
Chinese investors sue Lewis Brisbois over $92.5M loss
By Devon Belcher
The plaintiffs allege that the firm intentionally withheld terms of loan and participation agreements that would have protecte...
No psych evaluations for CPS interns, LA County agrees
By Skyler Romero
The Child Protective Services interns, who are part of a master’s degree program through USC’s School of Social Work which aim...
Talent Technical Services says it has settled PAGA action
By Wisdom Howell
The plaintiffs alleged failure to pay minimum wage and timely pay of final wages. The company acknowledged no wrongdoing.
LA utility liable for $11M in motorcycle collision
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
The jury found the motorcyclist negligent but not a substantial factor in causing his harm. The utility is considering appeal.
Supreme Court expands Apple ruling, makes vehicle searches compensable
By Craig Anderson
The court clarified that a search doesn’t have to be physically intrusive to be compensable as hours worked.
AG sues Prologis over Carson warehouse fire pollution
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Thousands of cases have been filed claiming Prologis knew about hazardous substances stored at the warehouse it owned.
SEC's 'shadow trading' theory goes to trial in San Francisco
By Sunidhi Sridhar
The theory involves an investor using confidential information about one company to trade in the securities of another company...
Kirkland & Ellis will lead Apple's antitrust defense
By Jack Needham
The complaint, filed in federal court in New Jersey, accuses Apple of engaging in monopolistic behavior in contravention of th...
Attorney submitted brief with made-up case law, 9th Circuit says
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
“The brief included only a handful of accurate citations, almost all of which were of little use to this Court because they we...
Sheppard Mullin, Elder Law Center offer free estate planning
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The two-part clinic aims to empower participants through education on estate planning documents and the risks of Medi-Cal rec...
The SEC requires public companies to maintain disclosure controls and procedures, and it can sanction companies and officers w...
Answering yes or no to the IRS question can have significant consequences, as a false or misleading answer could expose the ta...
The Supreme Court in Lindke v. Freed ruled that a public official's social media activity constitutes state action only...
Judge rethinks ballot initiative nonprofit says is aimed at it
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The initiative, proposed by the California Apartment Association, aims to save taxpayers millions by preventing health care pr...