U.S. Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Kagan says high court should act differently to restore confidence
By Craig Anderson
“The way it fosters public confidence is by acting like a court, not just individual people with policy or social preferences ...
Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Appellate Practice
Attorney used euphemistic vulgarity toward female opposing counsel
By Sunidhi Sridhar
“I am deeply embarrassed and repeat the apology I made to opposing counsel. This was not consistent with my values. I offer no...
Technology, Civil Litigation
3 law firms selected to lead deriviative class action against DocuSign
By Federico Lo Giudice
The plaintiffs will be represented by Glancy Prongay & Murray and Moore Kuehn with Kevin F. Ruf and Marshall Wexler listed...
Litigation & Arbitration
Lawyers vie for leadership of Netflix investor litigation
By Federico Lo Giudice
The last year has seen many investor lawsuits against digital giants who achieved unprecedented growth during the COVID-19 loc...
Labor/Employment, Judges and Judiciary, Immigration
Immigration judges try again for union status, chief judge resigns
By Malcolm Maclachlan
In December, the DOJ under President Joe Biden agreed to restore the union’s status. But the newest member of the three-member...
California Supreme Court
Supreme Court clarifies damages and fees in business theft disputes
By Jonathan Lo
For the first time, the court established the treble damages and attorneys’ fees trial courts allowed in cases of theft apply ...
Judges and Judiciary, Administrative/Regulatory
Riverside court clerks accused of copying sealed search warrant
By Christer Schmidt
The pair were working at the clerk’s office at the Larson Justice Center in Indio when a law enforcement officer asked the cou...
Technology, Civil Litigation
Trial begins for former Twitter employee accused of Saudi collusion
By Wisdom Howell
Ahmad Abouammo accepted money and gifts in exchange for providing confidential information from Twitter.
State Bar & Bar Associations
Bar panel to decide next month among 3 options for no-exam licensing
By Christer Schmidt
Despite overwhelming option from local bar associations and individual attorneys, the Blue Ribbon Commission is moving to lice...
Judges and Judiciary, Covid Court Ops, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit meeting told there is no retreat from virtual proceedings
By Craig Anderson
During a panel discussion Tuesday, federal and state judges cited a number of advantages of virtual hearings, saying it made i...
Entertainment & Sports, Civil Litigation
Not so ‘Fast Charlie,’ screenwriter tells movie producers
By Ricardo Pineda
Lee Goldberg and Adventures in Television, the loan-out company that provides professional services for the screenwriter, argu...
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...