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Bonta gets amici support for child privacy law

Dec. 27, 2023
By Craig Anderson

“The [California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act] does not regulate commercial speech: it regulates data capitalism,” wrote Ju...


Developers of AV and safety-centric tech face distinct hurdles. They aim to be responsible, transparent, and cooperative with ...



Transformative, potentially curative, and one-time administered therapeutics are pushing governments to reimagine the old way ...


New regulations regarding security deposits give tenants a lot more ammunition and give landlords greater responsibilities and...



The California Civil Rights Department said Ralphs is the target of the first lawsuit under a 2018 law, the Fair Chance Act, w...


In February and March, Orrick suffered a security breach in which the personal data of more than 450,000 people was accessed. ...



On homelessness, the gap between Democratic elected officials across California and judges appointed by Democratic presidents ...


New LA skid row receiver to sell 12 properties

Dec. 26, 2023
By Skyler Romero

Kevin Singer of Receivership Specialists in Los Angeles was authorized by a judge to pay the broker $15,000 per property for r...



“Uber has historically taken a cramped view of what evidence is potentially relevant in a sexual assault case,” plaintiffs’ co...


“In those text threads, officers bragged about using excessive force and beating arrest subjects so severely that the officers...



Failure to comply with amendments to California Business and Professions Code Section 16600 banning noncompetes may also give ...


The agreement relieves the previous receiver of his obligation to pay outstanding vendor invoices of $3.35 million and to coll...



“If allowed to stand, this decision would endanger communities by allowing guns in places where families and children gather. ...


The Ninth Circuit is the second most influential court in the nation when it comes to environmental law and policy, behind onl...



Law firm economics do not always add up to “training time.” Do it anyway. Not only is it our obligation to the profession, bui...


As interest in AI intensified this year, so too did intellectual property litigation in the space. In 2024, AI regulation will...



“In an effort to piggyback on the fame and goodwill of the FIJI brand, defendants have commenced using the Fiji trademark for ...


As part of this new “Fast Track” program, street-level fentanyl dealers get leniency, usually time served and a three-year sta...



“Here, by reason of the Legislature’s constant tinkering with sentencing rules, we are asked to reverse/remand for a fourth se...


“Because each republication of child pornography may constitute a new personal injury, [Spencer] Elden’s complaint alleging r...



Bankrupt SVB sues FDIC for keeping $1.9B in funds

Dec. 22, 2023
By Wisdom Howell

This is the bankrupt bank’s third attempt to get its money and the first in civil court. It first filed for relief in bankrupt...


The plaintiffs’ attorneys claim that the settlement agreement is one of the five largest in a phone call class action lawsuit ...



“The estate hopes that the award of a permanent injunction and attorney’s fees will be sufficient to dissuade others who may h...



LA judge urges squabbling parties to peaceably agree


"Walt Disney Pictures appreciates the jury's careful attention to this complex case and is gratified that the jury properly re...



"Walt Disney Pictures appreciates the jury's careful attention to this complex case and is gratified that the jury properly re...


C-suite Conversant

Dec. 22, 2023

Edward Weiss' general counsel experience is a strong suit, lawyers say.



Ventura County judge can 'cut a heavy moment with a second of levity'