Judges and Judiciary, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Biden renominates picks for 9th Circuit and district courts
By Craig Anderson
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
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
Civil rights agency files first suit under expanded Section 8
By Wisdom Howell
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
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
Southwest should have known it was overextended, suit says
By Devon Belcher
“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
Legal clarity still elusive in world of no amateurs in college sports
By Wisdom Howell
“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
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
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...
Respected neutral always believed in fairness and diligence
Government, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Does ‘leniency’ inspire companies to report wrongdoing?
By Jonathan Lo
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
Trial judge must reevaluate ruling on sober living homes
By Craig Anderson
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
New California chief justice and associate justice sworn in
By Malcolm Maclachlan
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
Panel agrees deputies had valid reason to inventory truck
By Sunidhi Sridhar
Circuit judges say district judge inaccurately characterized the record and could have provided more reasoning, but they give ...
Law Practice, Appellate Practice
A journey started at Harvard Law School led to U.S. Supreme Court
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
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
Where does NFL player’s injury fit? Tort, worker’s comp or arbitration?
By Sunidhi Sridhar
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
California’s new chief justice faces a long list of daunting tasks
By Craig Anderson
“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
Former Apple attorney becomes first chief legal officer at Greenhouse
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
“Greenhouse is a company that is solving complex and important problems for people-first companies,” Jung-Kyu McCann said.
Labor/Employment, Government
State bid to stop referendum from delaying fast food worker law fails
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Last week, a coalition of restaurants sued to block the implementation of a new law designed to improve the wages and working ...
Fresno County Judge Stephanie L. Negin draws on skills she learned as a public defender
Litigators at Kibler Fowler & Cave specialize in matters without clear answers.
Law Practice, Appellate Practice
More firms and judges giving associates stand-up court time
By Don DeBenedictis
Firms respond to judges’ urging for associates to argue
Law Practice, Appellate Practice
Pillsbury chair emeritus to lead national child advocacy group
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
“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
Litigators and Southwestern alumni train next generation in jury selection
By Skyler Romero
“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
Class opposes arbitration in suit over Tesla Autopilot
By Wisdom Howell
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
Preemption doesn’t apply to case on ads targeting minors
By Sunidhi Sridhar
The unanimous opinion by 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge M. Margaret McKeown explained that Congress intended to preem...
Government
US can’t stop California’s transit funds, US judge says
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The underlying dispute goes back to a public employee pension law Brown signed in 2012. Signed amid huge budget shortfalls dur...
Sidley Austin global dealmaker was known for his deep friendships.
Judges and Judiciary
California judicial transitions throughout 2022
By Ricardo Pineda
A list of judge and justice appointments, elections, retirements and deaths throughout the state this year.
Richard Collier’s teaching background plays a key role in his dispute resolution work.