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U.S. Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, Government


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


California Hospital Association's lawsuit against Anthem Blue Cross for delayed post-acute care was dismissed without prejudic...


Judges and Judiciary


A retired Solano County judge was admonished for soliciting a Marsden motion, disparaging a public defender in court, and inte...


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

Jul. 9, 2025
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...


William Richards, wrongfully convicted of wife's murder, wins $25 million from San Bernardino County for faulty investigation ...


Insurance, Civil Litigation


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


The justices ruled elected officials cannot claim whistleblower protections under Labor Code Section 1102.5, rejecting an appe...


Civil Litigation


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


A California appellate court ruled that district attorneys must produce a person most qualified for deposition in civil enfor...


Law Practice


I. Neel Chatterjee is the sixth partner to join the firm's California offices in the past year.


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


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


Justice Goodwin H. Liu, writing for a unanimous court, found that Drexel A. Bradshaw mishandled the assets and home of an elde...


Obituaries


Cooper died June 27 at his home in Indian Wells. He was 85.


Civil Litigation


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


The state Supreme Court held that arbitration clauses in dealership sales contracts don't extend to the automaker.


Government


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


If confirmed by the Senate, he would replace 9th Circuit Judge Sandra S. Ikuta on the appellate court.


Civil Litigation


AB 250 would also expand liability for companies accused of enabling abuse--drawing support from survivors and labor groups, a...


The report warns that Orange County's dismantling of hate crime prevention infrastructure may place millions in grant funding ...


Civil Rights


The Council on American-Islamic Relations and the Asian Law Caucus have filed a federal lawsuit accusing Orange County sheriff...


Civil Litigation


Adam Sugarman will serve as office managing partner.


State Bar & Bar Associations


Bill seeks justification for California-only Bar Exam

Jul. 3, 2025
By Malcolm Maclachlan

The move comes after a poorly received February exam that featured AI-generated questions marred by typos and errors.


Labor/Employment


The court found that the plaintiffs -- grower groups--failed to show likely success in their constitutional claims.


Environmental & Energy


Environmental advocates are suing Long Beach to block expanded oil storage at the port, citing health and safety concerns. A t...


Data Privacy


California AG Rob Bonta has sued Healthline Media, alleging the site unlawfully shared sensitive health data with advertisers ...


Securities


Gurinder Bal and CTR Capital sue Oura Ring for allegedly reneging on a stock option deal now worth $16M, claiming a pattern of...