Criminal
Avenatti, in default, owes what former co-counsel claims, judge indicates
By Ricardo Pineda
“Whatever Robert Stoll is awarded will probably never be collected because there are already many millions in civil judgments ...
Government, Civil Litigation
Fresno City Council defamation spat ends with suit withdrawal
By Christer Schmidt
Bredefeld’s defense attorney, Walter W. Whalen of Whalen Law Group, said in a phone interview, “The lawsuit really doesn’t hav...
Environmental & Energy, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit again says climate lawsuits belong in state court
By Wisdom Howell
The ruling is a significant win for state and local governments as this failed motion for reconsideration was the energy compa...
"The high court's decision is further proof that Monsanto's only path in this litigation is through the trial courts, which is...
Budgeting time helps Public Employees Legal take cases no one else will.
Judges and Judiciary, Civil Rights
After Bruen, San Diego federal judge asks parties in gun owners’ privacy case for more briefs
By Ricardo Pineda
U.S. District Judge Larry A. Burns asked the plaintiffs and the state 1) what standard he must apply to the plaintiffs’ Second...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Judge accuses serial ADA filer of lying under oath, invites sanctions for counsel Potter Handy
By Malcolm Maclachlan
“There is little doubt that Whitaker had no intention of returning to the shop when he filed his lawsuit, and there is good re...
Government, Civil Litigation
California officials, attorneys gear up for abortion legal battles
By Craig Anderson
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, joined by Democratic governors in Washington and Oregon, vowed the states would “build a West Co...
Judges and Judiciary, Government
California contested judicial elections in 15 counties
By Skyler Romero
Technology, Civil Litigation
Sony awaits dismissal of suit over control of PlayStation games sales
By Federico Lo Giudice
“Apparently searching for a technology platform that had yet to be sued for monopolization, plaintiffs here landed on Sony Int...
Criminal
Avenatti files motion to dismiss 24 of remaining criminal counts
By Christer Schmidt
“Proceeding on these counts is violative of the Sixth Amendment and the Speedy Trial Act,” the motion read. “It is Mr. Avenatt...
California Courts of Appeal
4th District reinforces finality of arbitral awards
By Federico Lo Giudice
“We agree the court lacked authority to review the award; that none of the statutory exceptions to limited judicial review rai...
Technology, Civil Litigation
Australian businessman sues Facebook over his likeness in crypto scam
By Jonathan Lo
Andrew Forrest, who has been a prominent business and philanthropic figure in Australia, alleges that Facebook knowingly contr...
Government, Civil Rights
California AG says he will defend state’s gun laws while obeying high court
By Craig Anderson
“We know of no other constitutional right that an individual may exercise only after demonstrating to government officers some...
Government, Civil Rights
Police can’t be sued for Miranda violation, high court says
By Jonathan Lo
Justice Samuel A. Alito wrote the majority opinion, stating that Miranda was only supposed to be a safeguard against compelled...
Government
4 incumbent DAs were defeated, 2 run-offs set
By Christer Schmidt, Skyler Romero
The district attorney candidates who defeated incumbents were Sarah M. Hacker of Kings County, Jennifer R. Dupre of Sutter Cou...
Criminal
Attorneys beat $40M claim with 12-0 jury verdict for Avenatti ex-clients
By Ricardo Pineda
“We proved that it was all about Avenatti’s bad acts, had nothing to do with Mr. Parrish and Mr. Fitzgibbons, and that the Sto...
ADR Services, Inc.’s John Drath doesn’t approach dispute resolution with cookie cutter solutions.
Sacramento family law judge left lucrative litigation practice.
Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation
Ex-Tesla worker whose $136M was slashed rejects $15M substitute
By Wisdom Howell
The decision to reject the $15 million award comes two weeks after U.S. District Judge William H. Orrick in San Francisco deni...
Labor/Employment, Judges and Judiciary
State high court to review PAGA on issue of manageability at trial
By Federico Lo Giudice
"Do trial courts have inherent authority to ensure that claims under the Private Attorneys General Act will be manageable at t...
Judges and Judiciary, Health Care & Hospital Law
Judge won’t let doctors help patients take life-ending doses
By Ricardo Pineda
“It is almost as if the plaintiffs have proposed a new lawsuit in response to the motion to dismiss,” stated U.S. District Jud...
Sacramento judge values curiosity and willingness to listen.
Land Use, Government
After Angel Stadium land sale, lawmaker wants law strengthened
By Ricardo Pineda
“The Angel Stadium land sale and the resulting $96 million fine shows the [Surplus Land] Act needs more teeth to it,” wrote bi...
Government
Biden supports pork farmers in challenge to California law
By Ricardo Pineda
“The judgment of the court of appeals should be reversed, and the case should be remanded for appropriate proceedings,” conclu...
Technology, Entertainment & Sports
Tarantino says NFTs are based on Pulp Fiction screenplay
By Federico Lo Giudice
“At every turn, the parties bent over backwards to make clear that Mr. Tarantino was not assigning any rights in the screenpla...
Law Practice, Appellate Practice
William Oxley returns to Orrick, after nearly a decade away
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
“When I left Orrick, it was already a phenomenal litigation and trial firm, and that has just grown exponentially,” Oxley said.
“This settlement is historic, marking the first time that Meta has agreed to terminate one of its algorithmic targeting tools ...
Law Practice, Environmental & Energy, Appellate Practice
Legal Services gets $154,000 to help wildfire victims
By Federico Lo Giudice
“This funding will help Californians navigate insurance claims, housing issues, document recovery, and more as they seek to ge...
Judges and Judiciary
Superior Court in Santa Ana to begin renovations
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Small claims and probate is being moved to a temporary facility in Costa Mesa.