Venable LLP, a national law firm that's recently pushed for growth in Los Angeles, picked up white-collar criminal specialist ...
Despite video and audio recordings of the attack, Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas will have a difficult time c...
Dealing what could be a crippling blow to wiretapping victims, a judge has ruled plaintiffs cannot recover damages from AT&...
In a major reversal favoring homeowners damaged in the foreclosure crisis, a 9th Circuit panel on Wednesday revived a potentia...
A water war is raging after San Diego County water officials accused directors of the Los Angeles-based Metropolitan Water Dis...
Real Estate/Development
Real Estate Movers & Dealmakers
By Jason Armstrong & Sean Windle
An undisclosed buyer purchased the Villa Bonita apartment complex in the Hollywood Hills for $4.35 million.
Profit-sharing disputes over hit films and TV shows have long pitted artists and studios against each other. But lawyers say a...
The fevered pitch of European Union antitrust cops has prompted Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati to open its first Europea...
Perspective
America Invents Act makes it cheaper and easier to invalidate patents
By Sharon Liangn
The new post-issuance review provisions provide many benefits, but watch out for these dangers. By Robert P. Andris and Neil A...
Perspective
Must insurers pay in full after the insured wins the coverage fight?
By Genevieve Knollen
Dealing with insurers who boldly refuse to pay defense costs based solely on the bill's format. By Joan M. Cotkin of Nossaman ...
Perspective
The common fund theory: insurer liability for compulsory cross actions
By Sharon Liangn
How the common fund theory can win back money for your client. By Murray M. Sinclair and Ryan C. McKim of Murray M. Sinclair &...
The 9th Circuit hands a major victory to persons suffering from eating disorders. By Lisa D. Angelo of Murchison & Cumming...
A 9th Circuit panel ruled Tuesday that U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer of San Francisco exceeded his authority by orderi...
Three trade groups have sued the National Labor Relations Board over a new mandate that most employers tack up posters informi...
Litigation
Riverside developer settles environmental suit
By Jason Armstrong & Sean Windle
The developer of a controversial Riverside industrial complex agreed to set aside wildlife habitat and ensure environmentally ...
The long-running battle between Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley and the union that represents his deputies w...
Solyndra LLC executives will invoke their rights against self-incrimination and decline to answer questions about the cratered...
A Fresno federal judge rejected government efforts to set limits on water pumping out of the Sacramento San Joaquin River Delt...
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Panel interprets warranty law in favor of consumers
By John Roemer
Consumers scored a win over auto dealers and manufacturers as a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel on Tuesday interpreted...
Following a rash of bullying-related student suicides and a recent high-profile murder trial, schools are struggling to figure...
In a move that could spur copycat litigation, three law firms are suing the city and county of San Francisco claiming they wer...
Superior Court Judge Los Angeles (Los Angeles County) ...
Federal, state, and local officials announced Monday that those responsible for a San Francisco Bay oil spill will pay $44.4 m...
Northern District Chief Judge James Ware issued an order Monday unsealing videotapes of last year's Proposition 8 trial on the...
Tanya L. Forsheit will draw on her personal and professional experiences as a wife, mother and former big firm partner who lau...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Court, bar leaders vow to fight cuts
By Don Debenedictisn
Declaring the state courts in a financial crisis, leaders of the judiciary and the State Bar have promised to fight to reverse...
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
9th Circuit dismisses DNA case as moot
By John Roemer
The 9th Circuit announced Monday that it has dismissed an appeal set for en banc oral argument Tuesday over mandatory DNA coll...
General Counsel for Suntech Power Holdings, Co. in San Francisco ...