Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation
Al-Jazeera journalist sues over alleged discrimination
By Sunidhi Sridhar
The complaint alleges 12 causes of action, including gender discrimination and violations of the Equal Pay Act.
Civil Litigation
Thousands of service members reimbursed by jewelry chain
By Sunidhi Sridhar
Harris Jewelers, which sold military-themed watches and other jewelry, went out of business amid allegations that the company ...
Government, Civil Litigation
League of Women Voters challenges cities’ lobbying laws
By Malcolm Maclachlan
"That would enable council members themselves or their allies to sue their critics for speaking out against them or encouragin...
Technology
Claim seeks to hold companies liable for teens social media use
By Wisdom Howell
Laura Marquez-Garrett, attorney for Seattle-based Social Media Victims Law Center and counsel for the plaintiffs, used the com...
Technology, Civil Litigation
Judge asked to end suit over Google Classroom platform
By Skyler Romero
The motion to dismiss, which was heard by U.S. Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi, argued that the company played no meanin...
Government, Civil Litigation
Jury awards $2.1M to son of homeless man shot by L.A. police
By Federico Lo Giudice
Although the Los Angeles Police Commission found the shooting to be within department policy, the jury determined after five d...
Health Care & Hospital Law, Civil Litigation
Union accuses Kern County public hospital of catering to wealthy
By Federico Lo Giudice
Kern Medical Hospital Authority in Bakersfield also is violating open meeting and public disclosure laws, alleges Service Empl...
Judges and Judiciary, Banking, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Avoiding conflicts over stocks is topic at 9th Circuit meeting
By Craig Anderson
"We want to avoid missteps in this area because it reflects on public confidence in the judiciary," said 5th U.S. Circuit of A...
State Bar & Bar Associations
State Bar expands investigation to other members of Girardi Keese firm
By Christer Schmidt
The State Bar asked a federal court in Illinois for documents that are under seal.
Government, Civil Litigation
Uber settles disability suit filed by the Justice Department
By Sunidhi Sridhar
The rides-sharing company agreed not to charge disabled persons for time it takes them to get in and out of cars.
Environmental & Energy, Civil Litigation
Kabateck asks judge for $4.8M for water bill litigation
By Ricardo Pineda
The law firm reduced the fees after the judge said its rates were too high.
Civil Litigation
Skittles candy contains toxic chemical, class action alleges
By Wisdom Howell
Mars Inc. knowingly uses a toxin known as Titanium Dioxide, or TiO2, to produce the colorful coating, the complaint states.
Law Practice, Appellate Practice
Staff member says Buchalter partner sexually harassed her
By Federico Lo Giudice
The law firm declined to comment on the allegations but said it “is deeply committed to maintaining a respectful workplace env...
Civil Litigation
ADA suits fell dramatically in first half of 2022, study finds
By Federico Lo Giudice
Lawyers from Seyfarth Shaw have tracked Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuits since 2013.
Environmental & Energy, Civil Litigation
Walmart settles with warehouses over faulty disinfectant
By Skyler Romero
The plaintiffs said Walmart abandon the product it bought during the pandemic after learning it wasn’t approved by the Environ...
Real Estate/Development, Government
Landlord groups take aim at local eviction moratoriums
By Malcolm Maclachlan
California’s statewide eviction ban ended July 1. The Judicial Council reports unlawful cases have risen steadily since in muc...
Technology, Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Lawsuit accuses Apple of monopolizing mobile wallet market
By Jonathan Lo
“Apple propped up Apple Pay by requiring iOS users to use its Apple Pay service exclusively for tap and pay mobile wallet tran...
U.S. Supreme Court, Judges and Judiciary, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Expect Supreme Court to revisit more major issues, conservative lawyer tells 9th Circuit
By Craig Anderson
“I think this was the most consequential Supreme Court term not only of my career but also my lifetime,” Kannon K. Shanmugam t...
Law Practice, Appellate Practice
M&A attorney joins Baker McKenzie
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Matt Jacobson’s experience includes venture capital financings, joint ventures, capital markets transactions, and M&A acti...
Judges and Judiciary, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Discipline
CJP need not say how often it refers judges for prosecution
By Malcolm Maclachlan
“The court is wrong that CJP can proclaim it referred judge crime to prosecutors on ‘multiple occasions,’ but refuse to provid...
Technology, International Law, Environmental & Energy
French energy giant sues Chinese solar panel maker over price hikes
By Wisdom Howell
TotalEnergy Renewables alleges Trina Solar demanded an extra $40 million on top of the parties’ agreed upon $300 million contr...
Judges and Judiciary, Government
Intervener tries to scuttle deal on Los Angeles homelessness
By Federico Lo Giudice
Los Angeles Community Action Network and Los Angeles Catholic Worker have said that a federal judge does not have standing to...
Civil Rights, California Supreme Court
State high court depublishes ruling on Brady error in infraction
By Ricardo Pineda
“The Appellate Division opinion was mistaken in its conclusion, and its discussion of the Brady obligation was flawed,” Locher...
Judges and Judiciary, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Given that Judge Michael Murray is accused of misconduct solely when he was a DDA years ago, and the evidence regarding his be...
State Bar & Bar Associations, Legal Education
Groups detail possible problems with State Bar’s non-exam pathway
By Christer Schmidt
“If you look at the State Bar’s website there’s very little information about what they’re proposing,” Los Angeles County Bar ...
Technology, Ediscovery, Civil Litigation
Google's, Quinn Emanuel's discovery misconduct brings nearly $1 million sanction
By Skyler Romero
“Plaintiffs now know that Google withheld data that it should have produced pursuant to the Court’s Order, on the basis of Goo...
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Judges and Judiciary
With a record budget, court system is ‘dog who caught the bus’
By Malcolm Maclachlan
‘Unprecedented’ court budget is result of state’s bulging coffers
Entertainment & Sports
$185M settlement between MLB and minor league players is reached
By Skyler Romero
"This is likely one of the largest wage and hour settlements in the United States," Daniel L. Warshaw of Pearson Simon & W...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit conference begins today
By Craig Anderson
The program, which takes place in Big Sky, Montana, includes several sessions focusing on how technology popularized during th...