U.S. Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, Government
Supreme Court lifts injunction, allows Trump workforce cuts to proceed
By Craig Anderson
The court's 8-1 decision clears the way for Trump administration agencies to pursue large-scale layoffs, overturning a San Fra...
Insurance, Health Care & Hospital Law
Hospital group's suit against Anthem dismissed, appeal planned
By Skyler Romero
California Hospital Association's lawsuit against Anthem Blue Cross for delayed post-acute care was dismissed without prejudic...
Judges and Judiciary
Judge solicited Marsden motion to remove public defender
By Laurinda Keys
A retired Solano County judge was admonished for soliciting a Marsden motion, disparaging a public defender in court, and inte...
Civil Rights
Transgender athletes ban sparks constitutional showdown between California and Washington
By John Roemer
The U.S. Department of Justice gave California until Monday to comply with a ban on transgender athletes on sports teams that ...
Civil Rights
ACLU Southern California names new executive director
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Chandra S. Bhatnagar, a veteran civil rights advocate and former senior staff attorney with the national ACLU, will lead the S...
A Pacific Palisades attorney sues Mercury Insurance, alleging improper deductions from fire-related claims and seeking court c...
Criminal
Jury awards $25 million to man wrongfully convicted of wife's murder
By Devon Belcher
William Richards, wrongfully convicted of wife's murder, wins $25 million from San Bernardino County for faulty investigation ...
Insurance, Civil Litigation
Plaintiffs' bar fends off attacks on litigation financing
By John Roemer
Efforts by insurers and tort reform groups to curb litigation financing in California have run aground -- for now. Two bills b...
Litigation & Arbitration, California Supreme Court
State Supreme Court: Elected officials not covered by whistleblower law
By Craig Anderson
The justices ruled elected officials cannot claim whistleblower protections under Labor Code Section 1102.5, rejecting an appe...
Civil Litigation
LA battles donor group over zoo endowment control, nonprofit appeals
By Skyler Romero
Los Angeles judge restricts GLAZA's fundraising, requiring city approval. The city claims GLAZA acts as its fiduciary, while G...
Government, California Courts of Appeal
State must provide PMQ in civil case, panel rules
By Laurinda Keys
A California appellate court ruled that district attorneys must produce a person most qualified for deposition in civil enfor...
Law Practice
King & Spalding adds veteran tech litigator in California expansion
By Craig Anderson
I. Neel Chatterjee is the sixth partner to join the firm's California offices in the past year.
Government
Bonta declares daily fantasy sports illegal in California; industry pushes back
By Malcolm Maclachlan
California Attorney General Rob Bonta's new opinion argues daily fantasy sports platforms violate state gambling laws, echoing...
The crux of the claim is that the Girardi Keese bankruptcy was involuntary, that it was a sole proprietorship and that the gov...
State Bar & Bar Associations
State Bar Court recommends 30-day suspension for former director Joseph Dunn
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Dunn's lawyer vowed to appeal. State Bar Court Judge Yvette Roland ruled last year that Dunn lied about using bar funds for a ...
Discipline, California Supreme Court
State Supreme Court disbars San Francisco lawyer over misconduct with elderly client's trust
By Craig Anderson
Justice Goodwin H. Liu, writing for a unanimous court, found that Drexel A. Bradshaw mishandled the assets and home of an elde...
Obituaries
Top trial lawyer Robert Cooper built up next Gibson Dunn team
By Laurinda Keys
Cooper died June 27 at his home in Indian Wells. He was 85.
Civil Litigation
Judge relates hair dye cancer cases against major cosmetics firms
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
A Los Angeles judge related 12 lawsuits by cosmetologists alleging hair dye caused their cancer. The lead case targets compani...
Litigation & Arbitration, California Supreme Court
California high court blocks Ford's push to force arbitration in lemon law cases
By Craig Anderson
The state Supreme Court held that arbitration clauses in dealership sales contracts don't extend to the automaker.
Government
Judge rejects bid to block AG opinion on fantasy sports betting
By Malcolm Maclachlan
While Attorney General Rob Bonta's opinion will not carry the force of law, it could be a prelude to legal action.
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Trump nominates Jones Day partner Eric Tung to 9th Circuit
By Craig Anderson
If confirmed by the Senate, he would replace 9th Circuit Judge Sandra S. Ikuta on the appellate court.
Civil Litigation
Bill would reopen civil claims for adult sexual assault survivors
By Malcolm Maclachlan
AB 250 would also expand liability for companies accused of enabling abuse--drawing support from survivors and labor groups, a...
Government
Grand jury warns Orange County's hate crime cuts may violate state and federal law
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The report warns that Orange County's dismantling of hate crime prevention infrastructure may place millions in grant funding ...
Civil Rights
Muslim women sue OC sheriff over hijab removal during arrests
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations and the Asian Law Caucus have filed a federal lawsuit accusing Orange County sheriff...
Civil Litigation
Gordon Rees expands to Monterey Peninsula, opens 85th US office
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Adam Sugarman will serve as office managing partner.
State Bar & Bar Associations
Bill seeks justification for California-only Bar Exam
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The move comes after a poorly received February exam that featured AI-generated questions marred by typos and errors.
Labor/Employment
Federal judge upholds California farmworker union law -- for now
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The court found that the plaintiffs -- grower groups--failed to show likely success in their constitutional claims.
Environmental & Energy
Trial date set in legal fight over Long Beach oil project
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Environmental advocates are suing Long Beach to block expanded oil storage at the port, citing health and safety concerns. A t...
Data Privacy
California sues Healthline for privacy violations under CCPA
By James Twomey
California AG Rob Bonta has sued Healthline Media, alleging the site unlawfully shared sensitive health data with advertisers ...
Gurinder Bal and CTR Capital sue Oura Ring for allegedly reneging on a stock option deal now worth $16M, claiming a pattern of...