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Civil Litigation


A Los Angeles jury awarded $100,000 on Wednesday to a plaintiff who accused prominent attorney Mark Geragos of malpractice. Ju...


Technology, Government, Constitutional Law


As industry groups warn of overreach and First Amendment violations, California lawmakers voted to advance sweeping measures t...


Health Care & Hospital Law


The firm's expansion into San Diego, led by Stuart L. Eisler and bolstered by Natalie V. Mueller's health law expertise, marks...


Discipline, Civil Litigation


A Los Angeles County judge who retired in November after 33 years was publicly admonished for behavior during his past six yea...


Civil Litigation


Attorney Frank Weiser defends Santa Ana businesses against drug den claims, opposing city's remand motion by citing Edge Act f...


Insurance, Civil Litigation


A Los Angeles collector sues appraisers for misidentifying a painting as an authentic $3M Monet. The plaintiff discovered it w...


Genie Harrison and Maryann Gallagher, celebrated for landmark victories and advocacy, announced a strategic partnership Monday.


Litigation & Arbitration, Antitrust & Trade Reg., 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


A four-lawyer firm told the 9th Circuit it deserved rates comparable to large defense firms after a $680,000 jury verdict in a...


Intellectual Property


Dan Sargent, a former iyO Inc. designer, denies leaking trade secrets to io Products, backed by OpenAI and Jony Ive, in a San ...


Securities


Twelve firms compete for lead counsel in Iovance Biotherapeutics securities lawsuit, citing large settlements and client losse...


Civil Litigation


4 counties' silicosis cases likely to have one LA judge

Jul. 15, 2025
By Antoine Abou-Diwan

One Los Angeles County judge is likely to oversee coordinated silicosis lawsuits from four California counties, following the ...


Civil Litigation


Mark Geragos' attorneys in malpractice trial accuse opposing counsel of bullying while judge pleads for less repetitive questi...


Intellectual Property, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


Photographer Jeffrey Sedlik argues that Katherine Von Drachenberg, known as Kat Von D, copied the photo of jazz musician Miles...


Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Civil Litigation


A Santa Clara judge awarded $6 million in attorney fees to plaintiffs in a six-year HOA dispute, citing deception by defendant...


The ruling marks the latest setback for state efforts to regulate the tech industry, even as lawmakers press forward with new ...


Legal Education


SB 550 would create a six-year pilot offering legal coursework and a shared law degree, with hopes of expanding public access ...


Intellectual Property


Fourth trial looms in MGA, OMG Girlz dispute

Jul. 15, 2025
By Devon Belcher

A fourth trial is set in MGA's trade dress dispute with OMG Girlz after a judge reduced a $71.5M award to $18M, citing insuffi...


Civil Litigation


A Los Angeles court tossed Jay-Z's suit against Texas attorney Anthony Buzbee, ruling that extortion and defamation claims tie...


Criminal


Perkins Coie adds former US attorney as San Diego partner

Jul. 15, 2025
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

Tara McGrath has held several roles within the U.S. Justice Department and the Department of Defense. She will be a member of...


Blake Ackerman recently finished a clerkship with the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals.


Law Practice, Appellate Practice


A California appellate court ruled plaintiffs' attorneys cannot collect fees in whistleblower retaliation cases if juries awar...


Tensions rose as attorney Mark Geragos testified in a malpractice case, clashing with opposing counsel, while Judge Steve Coch...


Under U.S. District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong's order, federal agents cannot base detentive stops solely on race, ethn...


Administrative/Regulatory, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel upheld FERC's denial of "rate incentives" for California utilities, ruling their par...


Civil Litigation


The 9th Circuit temporarily revived Trump's executive order, halting an injunction and allowing restrictions on collective bar...


Judges and Judiciary


A Judicial Mentor Program event Tuesday will offer aspiring judges practical advice and insider perspectives on navigating Cal...


Civil Litigation


The man alleges church leaders at The Dwelling Place Anaheim enabled and covered up years of sexual abuse by a youth group lea...


Civil Litigation


An Orange County judge granted Angels Baseball LP's request to seal exhibits containing private medical records and personal d...


A federal judge sentenced Andrew Coldicutt also imposed more than $140,000 in fines for securities fraud tied to pump-and-dump...


ICE detainees in overcrowded, "dungeon-like" cells were allegedly denied counsel by agents "ping-ponging" them between facilit...