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Judges and Judiciary


Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert of the Eastern District of California got easy approval; vote on nomination of Fresno ...


Technology, Ediscovery, Civil Litigation


“I’m not familiar with any case that says a court is barred from taking otherwise factual questions away from a jury when it’s...


Environmental & Energy, Civil Litigation


“I’ve spent three years checking and double checking criminal corruption at DWP and making sure that the refunds are supposed ...


Tax, Criminal


Rolling dice, Avenatti pleads guilty to some charges

Jun. 17, 2022
By Christer Schmidt

Asked about indications the plea was a good strategy to win dismissal of the other 31 charges, H. Dean Steward said after the ...


Technology, Civil Litigation


The proposed class claims Uber hid its business model to grow at any cost, regardless of profit, legal issues or passenger saf...


Judges and Judiciary, California Courts of Appeal


Justice Joanne Motoike is the first person of Japanese heritage and the first woman of color to sit on Division 3 of the court.


Technology, Environmental & Energy


The settlement is not an admission of guilt by the car manufacturers and its terms allow for owners of eligible cars purchased...



To the Point

Jun. 16, 2022

U.S. Judge John W. Holcomb, a former Navy officer, runs a tight ship


Education Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


Five judges from the left and the right joined in dissent, arguing that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s state of emergency powers remain o...


Government


Federal judge OKs agreement on Los Angeles homeless

Jun. 16, 2022
By Federico Lo Giudice

U.S. District Judge David Carter appointed a special master to oversee and enforce terms of the $3 billion deal.


California Courts of Appeal, Administrative/Regulatory


18 judges, lawyers, clerks will study appeals work flow

Jun. 16, 2022
By Malcolm Maclachlan

California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye put together the committee in response to delays at the 3rd District Court of ...


Criminal


“We are relieved that the DA is filing an allegation that should have been charged from the beginning. The family met with the...


U.S. Supreme Court, Labor/Employment


The 8-1 decision concluded that claims filed under the state statute cannot be divided into individual and group claims under ...


Judges and Judiciary, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


Roopali H. Desai, a partner at Coopersmith Brockelman, would be first South Asian on federal appeals court.


Stanislaus County juvenile judge’s life has been devoted to hard work.


Judges and Judiciary, Government


Many new judges elected across the state

Jun. 15, 2022
By Laurinda Keys

Several judge candidates have enough votes to claim victory in the June 7 primary.


Technology, Intellectual Property, Antitrust & Trade Reg.


The plaintiffs allege that, as an early developer of mobile technology, Qualcomm holds patents on technologies found in every ...


Law Practice, Appellate Practice


The firm will operate as Fennemore Wendel in Oakland, Walnut Creek and Modesto once the deal is effective on July 1.


Native Americans, Government


Of the 29 tribes named, at least 16 have sued the state over allegations the administration has failed to negotiate in good fa...


Government, Civil Litigation


“These are not fraudulent lawsuits,” said David J. Darnell of Callahan & Blaine on a phone call Tuesday. “The DAs’ office ...


Judges and Judiciary, Government


Proposed budget would give millions more to judiciary

Jun. 15, 2022
By Malcolm Maclachlan

Gov. Gavin Newsom has not endorsed the plan.


Civil Litigation, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


The article involves a private prison company that was accused in Forbes of helping the Trump administration separate migrants...


Technology, Government


The student and his parents accuse the school district of forcing him to use Google Classroom on a provided Google Chromebook ...


Technology, Intellectual Property


Oracle wins $30M from HPE for copyright, interference

Jun. 15, 2022
By Christer Schmidt

“After more than three weeks of trial and nearly 400 exhibits, we’re thrilled the jury came to the same conclusion we did,” Or...


U.S. Judge David O. Carter ruled that 149 documents must be turned over to panel investigating Capitol insurrection, but 10 ca...


Judges and Judiciary, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


“The 9th Circuit basically said that Judge [Stephen V.] Wilson was wasting the state court’s time by forcing it to relitigate,...



Bringing Calm

Jun. 14, 2022

Mental health court satisfies Judge Russell Roeca’s yen for public service


Technology, Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation


Independent third party experts will evaluate the tech company’s hiring practices and review its salaries, as part of the deal.


Law Practice, Civil Litigation, Appellate Practice


But the star trial lawyer says Avenatti was a skilled lawyer


U.S. Supreme Court, Intellectual Property


“This case gives the court an opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to free artistic expression,” said Roman Martinez, a part...