Law Practice, International Law
Cooper, White & Cooper in San Francisco merges with Womble
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The London based firm now has more than 50 attorneys across four markets in California and a global platform of over 1,000 law...
California Supreme Court
Gascón asks Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of three strikes law
By Ricardo Pineda
“For more than 25 years, this Court has declined to provide a definitive answer on the question of whether the law violates th...
Los Angeles Judge Alfred Coletta brings a scientist’s mind to the bench
Judges and Judiciary, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Panel debates if public members improve judical oversite
By Malcolm Maclachlan
“This committee was poised to be stacked with more lawyers and judges and CJP employees than public members,” said Kathleen Ru...
Government
Inadequate instruction in schools predates pandemic, experts say
By Ricardo Pineda
"The scope and extent of this matter is critical," Kathryn A. Eidmann of Public Counsel said in a phone call Tuesday. "The con...
Civil Litigation
Third time is a charm for claim that Subway tuna isn’t fishy
By Christer Schmidt
The plaintiffs say DNA testing showed many other things in the sandwhich but rarely tuna.
Entertainment & Sports, Civil Litigation
DA now says prosecutor’s Polanski deposition can be public
By Skylar Dubelko
“The public and the victim have the right to know and scrutinize the transcript as it related to the conduct of judicial offic...
Land Use, Government
Justice Department sides with group homes in Costa Mesa fight
By Craig Anderson
Senior U.S. District Judge James V. Selna of Santa Ana, who has consistently ruled for the city’s attempts to regulate and lim...
They are part of an ongoing changes in Volta’s leadership following former chief executive officer Scott Mercer and former pre...
Government, Civil Litigation
San Francisco gets $54M opioid settlement from Teva and Allergan
By Wisdom Howell
The city has now negotiated $120 million in cash payments and aid from companies who settled out of the case. The others are P...
Judges and Judiciary
Knobbe Martens partner is president of Federal Circuit bar
By Federico Lo Giudice
Joseph M. Reisman, a partner in San Diego, says “The association has served as a pivotal voice in supporting and strengthening...
Law Practice, Intellectual Property, Appellate Practice
IP boutique aims to offer customized legal services
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
KXT Law was opened in Silicon Valley Monday by lawyers formerly with Rimon PC.
Law Practice, Bankruptcy, Appellate Practice
Greenspoon Marder absorbs bankruptcy boutique
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
“This move will enable our clients to benefit from not only our existing bankruptcy experience, but from the capabilities of a...
State Bar & Bar Associations
State Bar names health plan lawyer next general counsel
By Christer Schmidt
Ellin Davtyan will oversee the bar’s response to a data breach and scrutiny over how and when it disciplines attorneys
Insurance
Insurer says it won’t pay $8.3M judgment Heard owes Depp
By Federico Lo Giudice
New York Marine and General Insurance Company says in lawsuit that policy doesn’t include ‘willful” conduct.
State Bar & Bar Associations, Legal Education
Panel meets again next week on future on state bar exam
By Christer Schmidt
The commission has pressed forward with the plan over the objection of many lawyers, including those who work in legal nonprof...
Judges and Judiciary
California judicial discipline is model, experts say
By Malcolm Maclachlan
That was the message from two outside experts speaking at the second meeting of the Committee to Review the Operations and Str...
Civil Litigation
Delaware may be inhospitable venue for Musk's Twitter fight
By Craig Anderson
“Given the high profile of this case, I would expect the Court to maintain their focus as much as possible on the narrow issue...
Technology
Charging station executives released false loss report, suit says
By Jonathan Lo
Volta maintains one of the most utilized EV charging networks in the nation. Company founders resigned in March, after a corre...
Attorneys at boutique Riley Ersoff fight for children exposed to toxic lead
Dependency court Commissioner Ashley Price is mindful of the far-reaching impact of her decisions
Government, Civil Rights
Gun groups challenge new ban on marketing firearms to minors
By Ricardo Pineda
“It’s an attempt to wipe out the next generation of hunters and shooters,” said plaintiffs’ lawyer Anna M. Barvir.
Health Care & Hospital Law, Government
Christian doctors want to block assisted suicide provision
By Federico Lo Giudice
Deputy California Attorney General Kevin L. Quade agreed the bill effectively requires doctors to record two requests from pat...
Government
San Franisco’s new DA already faces critics and election
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Brooke A. Jenkins was sworn in Friday and critics pounced on her record. She must stand for election in November.
Civil Litigation
Class action alleges Amazon charges for services not asked for
By Wisdom Howell
“Prime membership does not include Audible for ‘free.’ Rather, contrary to its representation, Audible provides downloadable a...
State Bar & Bar Associations, Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Appellate Practice
Bar wants to disbar former chief executive over conduct at agency
By Craig Anderson
The bar is accusing Joe Dunn of misrepresentation and breach of fiduciary duty over his statements to the Board of Trustees co...
State Bar & Bar Associations, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
More study needed on moral turpitude dismissals, panels say
By Christer Schmidt
Charges remain on record even if a State Bar Court judge throws them out.
Government
Judge orders state to process rental assistance applications
By Jonathan Lo
Growing up in shadow of courthouse prepared Judge Maria Evangelista for bench
Environmental & Energy, Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Oil industry tracker fights subpoena in antitrust case
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Maryland-based Oil Price Information Service says it should be shielded by a privilege that protects newsgatherers from having...