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Civil Litigation


“The proper thing to do would have been to inform the defense immediately of the exculpatory material, and to give the defense...


Environmental & Energy, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


U.S. District Judge William Alsup called the blue states’ motion “gamesmanship” in “the war between the states.”


Civil Litigation


Shareholders sued Rivian, which counts Amazon among its investors, in March, saying investors were swindled when the prices of...


Government


“In light of what we saw on Jan. 6 and have been learning in the hearings, I think we’d want to be able to conceal where we’re...


State Bar & Bar Associations, Legal Education


“It would certainly take time and supervision to make sure that the clients are getting adequate representation and I don’t se...


Technology, Civil Litigation


“This is a case about the important privacy rights of students who have had to provide sensitive personal information in order...


Civil Litigation


The companies are in negotiations led by 13 states. Teva and Allergan still need to reach agreements on business practice chan...


Judges and Judiciary


The Senate Judiciary Committee is not expected to start considering Biden’s new nominees until September, after the August rec...



Cutting to the Chase

Jul. 29, 2022

FairClaims neutral Julie Weber offers hourly rates, which she says helps parties not waste time.


Pasadena arraignment judge touts diversion over jail for most defendants he sees.


Labor/Employment, California Supreme Court


“​​Until this Court clarifies how state law actually applies to these issues, the lower courts will be required to devote cons...


Civil Litigation


Chimney inspector sues over exploding lithium-ion battery

Jul. 29, 2022
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

The lawsuit contends that the Eagtac lithium-ion flashlight battery was defectively designed and manufactured, and that the de...


Technology, Labor/Employment


Judge skeptical of summary judgment in Activision case

Jul. 29, 2022
By Federico Lo Giudice

Lawyers for the game creator say state Department of Fair Employment and Housing hasn’t investigated enough to justify case


Obituaries


Russell Lloyd Johnson, 1933 — 2022

Jul. 29, 2022
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

‘Dean’ of real estate law in Los Angeles mentored many top attorneys


Labor/Employment, Government


New labor leader targets former colleagues in Legislature

Jul. 29, 2022
By Malcolm Maclachlan

Lorena Gonzalez, the fiery author of California’s gig worker law AB5, is now head of California Labor Federation. In a speech ...


Securities


The RealReal lied about its process for authenticating consigned merchandise, shareholders said.


State Bar & Bar Associations, Legal Education


“Even if the exam itself were completely free of bias, the fact remains that the disparate outcomes of the bar exam are perpet...


9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


Arizona litigator Roopali H. Desai did not get vocal opposition despite earlier comments about her past legal work.


Civil Litigation


“Defendants failed to make a prima-facie showing that the causes of action alleged against them arise out of protected activit...


State Bar & Bar Associations, Judges and Judiciary


“I will continue to focus on issues such as public access to justice through remote proceedings, physical safety and informati...


California Supreme Court


“It’s not an easy decision. I still have anxiety over it,” said Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye. “I have accomplished much a...


California Supreme Court


Who will be the next California chief justice?

Jul. 28, 2022
By Malcolm Maclachlan

State high court, appellate justices’ names rise to replace the chief.


Technology, Administrative/Regulatory


FTC sues to halt Meta acquisition of VR fitness app

Jul. 28, 2022
By Craig Anderson

The complaint, filed in the Northern District of California, accuses Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg of buying Within Limited and its...


Judges and Judiciary


California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye is 62 and has a resume that many institutions covet. What will she do when she le...


Legal Education


UC Hastings votes to change name

Jul. 28, 2022
By Christer Schmidt

Administration officials are also considering changing the name of the library to that of an Indigenous person and discussing ...


Civil Litigation


Federal prosecutors called as a witness a human rights activist who is the sister of a man in custody in Saudi Arabia for more...



Encouraging Juveniles

Jul. 27, 2022

Listening to kids in trouble is key to helping them, Sacramento judge says.


Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary, Appellate Practice


LA Judge Amy Hogue joins Signature Resolution

Jul. 27, 2022
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

“This will greatly simplify the court’s approval process and help us decide more motions more quickly. It will also reduce the...


Real Estate/Development, Law Practice, Appellate Practice


O’Melveny adds veteran commercial real estate attorney

Jul. 27, 2022
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

Peter J. Breckheimer II led a team representing Orange County in its $340 million redevelopment of the retail, hotel, and mari...


Government, Data Privacy, Civil Rights


The June opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court looms large over a challenge to a California law that allows an anti-gun research...