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Judges and Judiciary, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


The announcement is a routine matter, because 9th Circuit nominee Anthony D. Johnstone — tabbed to replace Judge Sidney R. Tho...


Environmental & Energy, Ediscovery


Shipping firms can depose oil executive about spill

Jan. 5, 2023
By Sunidhi Sridhar

Amplify Engergy’s counsel had argued that the deposition of the company’s directors should be precluded under the apex doctrin...


Government


Criticizing the law, California Landlord Association founder Chris Airola, said, “There’s no protection for the landlord. Sinc...


Law Practice, Appellate Practice


Former Sacramento County DA joins DNA company

Jan. 5, 2023
By Malcolm Maclachlan

“Obviously, I have a long history in DNA work,”said Anne Marie Schubert, who helped lead a multicounty team that arrested and ...


Class Action, Civil Litigation


“Even under perfect weather conditions defendants knew or through reasonable diligence of its staffing ratios, should have kno...


The city and county of San Francisco asked U.S. Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu to answer this question in a motion Tuesday for ...


Entertainment & Sports


“Recent name, image and likeness developments have created murky waters for sports agents across the country. Although the NCA...


Litigation & Arbitration


Judge tosses $36.5M verdict for death of motorcyclist

Jan. 4, 2023
By Antoine Abou-Diwan

A coroner’s autopsy showed that Andrade had 0.2 micrograms per milliliter of methamphetamines in his blood at the time of the ...


Law Practice, Appellate Practice


Foran Glennon opens offices in Sacramento and San Jose

Jan. 4, 2023
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

“The opening of the San Jose and Sacramento offices paired with the highly talented attorneys joining us will allow Foran Glen...


Obituaries


Robert W. Thomas, 1940 — 2023

Jan. 4, 2023
By Devon Belcher

Respected neutral always believed in fairness and diligence


Government, Ethics/Professional Responsibility


The Department of Justice now has increased its incentives for companies to hold themselves accountable by promptly disclosing...


Government, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


Tuesday’s ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals does not necessarily mean Costa Mesa will fail once the case is sent...


Government, California Supreme Court


Gov. Gavin Newsom swore in new Supreme Court Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and Associate Justice Kelli Evans at a brief, low...


Government, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


Circuit judges say district judge inaccurately characterized the record and could have provided more reasoning, but they give ...


Law Practice, Appellate Practice


Paul and Louise Renne have always loomed large in Bay Area law and political circles. But they took different paths in their p...


Torts/Personal Injury, Labor/Employment, Entertainment & Sports


If his argument is successful, according to San Diego attorney William M. Berman, other NFL players will be able to bring thei...


Judges and Judiciary, California Supreme Court


“I come in with a realistic expectation, knowing that I have my work cut out for me,” Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said at...


Law Practice, Appellate Practice


“Greenhouse is a company that is solving complex and important problems for people-first companies,” Jung-Kyu McCann said.


Labor/Employment, Government


Last week, a coalition of restaurants sued to block the implementation of a new law designed to improve the wages and working ...



Clear and analytical

Jan. 3, 2023

Fresno County Judge Stephanie L. Negin draws on skills she learned as a public defender



In the Gray

Jan. 3, 2023

Litigators at Kibler Fowler & Cave specialize in matters without clear answers.


Law Practice, Appellate Practice


Firms respond to judges’ urging for associates to argue


Law Practice, Appellate Practice


“One of my daily goals is to educate at least one person about the mission and purpose of CASA,” Rishwain said


Litigation & Arbitration, Legal Education


“What we want to do is get these students up on their feet, really actually learning how to pick a jury so that when they go t...


Technology, Litigation & Arbitration, Class Action


Tesla’s counsel — David C. Marcus of WilmerHale in Los Angeles — argued that the plaintiffs purchased the vehicles knowing the...


Communications Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


The unanimous opinion by 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge M. Margaret McKeown explained that Congress intended to preem...


Government


The underlying dispute goes back to a public employee pension law Brown signed in 2012. Signed amid huge budget shortfalls dur...


Obituaries


P. Peter Benudiz, 1961 - 2022

Dec. 30, 2022
By Antoine Abou-Diwan

Sidley Austin global dealmaker was known for his deep friendships.


Judges and Judiciary


California judicial transitions throughout 2022

Dec. 30, 2022
By Ricardo Pineda

A list of judge and justice appointments, elections, retirements and deaths throughout the state this year.



The Professor

Dec. 30, 2022

Richard Collier’s teaching background plays a key role in his dispute resolution work.