Shooting holes through the meaning of obstruction
By granting certiorari, the Supreme Court has indicated that at least four justices are interested in considering wheth...
The Supreme Court will rule against Colorado
Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment is unenforceable. In order for there to be enforcement of section 3, there must have bee...
Predictions for the Trump lawsuits for 2024
Former president Donald Trump has several cases pending against him. Some of those cases could be delayed to the point of moot...
Mixed pet records led to disease, deaths, lawsuit claims
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
An algorithm used by IDEXX Labs, which works with more than 50,000 veterinary practices worldwide, mixed up diagnoses, the pro...
Timing of Girardi’s dementia ‘highly suspect,’ judge says
By Devon Belcher
U.S. District Judge Josephine L. Staton found Thomas V. Girardi to be "exaggerating" his symptoms and "partially malingering" ...
Uber’s email retention policy may stand, magistrate judge says
By Jonathan Lo
Last month, several plaintiffs’ attorneys informed U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer that Uber refused to provide them wit...
San Diego family law firm opens in Newport Beach
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Partner Sara Yunus, who will manage the new office, said she was excited for the law firm “to become fully integrated into Ora...
Bill would prohibit withholding degree over debt
By Malcolm Maclachlan
“Students would no longer have any incentive to pay, on time or at all, for the entirety of their enrollment with the universi...
Payward can’t get ex-executive’s lawsuit dismissed
By Wisdom Howell
The company accuses the former senior personnel manager of turning employees against Payward, and denies his claims of gender-...
Gun battle appears to rage at 9th Circuit
By Craig Anderson
Legal experts and attorneys on either side considered whether a quick turnaround was a sign that gun rights advocates had draw...
LA family law judge doesn't mind repeating herself so parties understand decisions.
New privacy considerations under CPPA regulations
Although the regulations are in a nascent phase and subject to change, businesses should keep track of what information is bei...
Stuff happens
When I write or speak about Herb Morris, I use the present tense because his presence is palpable. His influence in many disci...
A new day? A 2024 U.S. private equity outlook
The Fed is poised to reduce interest rates, which should stoke deal activity both by calming deal makers’ nerves and by openin...
As AI has risen in popularity and adoption over the last year – even the last six months – there has been an increased need fo...
‘Rust’ crew member’s LA suit against Alec Baldwin is stayed
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
A lighting technician’s lawsuit accusing Baldwin of firing a gun on set that killed the cinematographer, wounded the director ...
Guide for 'race blind' charging decisions suggests artificial intelligence
By Malcolm Maclachlan
“Unfortunately, we know the criminal justice system is not infallible and charging decisions are vulnerable to unconscious bia...
Hennigan, who began his legal career in the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Justice Department, has handled more than 45 major ...
Courts should be cautious in excluding experts, panel advises
By Sunidhi Sridhar
As gatekeepers of expert testimony, trial courts should focus on “principles and methodology, not on the conclusions that they...
Plaintiffs not specific enough in asbestos fraud case, judge rules
By Devon Belcher
“The complaint contains no specificity about the specific false statements that defendant allegedly made to plaintiffs or the ...
Solar panel advocates ask appeal panel to reconsider ruling
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The plaintiffs challenged the California Public Utilities Commission’s 2022 decision to allow utilities to pay less to consume...
Compton Courthouse to tentatively reopen Jan. 16
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Two-week shutdown at Compton Courthouse caused by flooding from burst pipe.
Friday’s decision to grant an emergency application of a stay pending appeal sought by Idaho and its Legislature allows the st...
2 classes certified on claims Google tracked app activity
By Jonathan Lo
The judge also ruled that the proposed class met the predominance and superiority standards for certification, rejecting argum...
Partial dismissal of suit claiming cybersecurity company hack
By Wisdom Howell
The blockchain training company said it lost a $2.8 million contractor because its contractor hacked a cryptocurrency exchange.
Parker Shaffie built a professional liability practice by 'working both sides of the street.'
The SAFER Banking Act and rescheduling of cannabis could keep the industry in a state of partial reform, and may hinder full l...
Memorable court moments
Memorable court moments don’t occur too often, but they do make for great courtroom war stories.
Under the doctrine of foreseeable reliance, a court could find that a professional owes a duty to those persons whom the profe...