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U.S. Supreme Court


Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. confirmed Tuesday that Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr.’s draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade —...



A Regular Guy

May 3, 2022

Tulare County judge learned from humble beginnings.


Judges and Judiciary, California Courts of Appeal


Judge Joanne Motoike has served as a judge at the Orange County Superior Court since 2013, where she served as Presiding Judge...


Judges and Judiciary, Discipline


Orange County Superior Court Judge Michael F. Murray said he would never return a call to a reporter he didn’t know, especiall...


Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation


U.S. importer of Kraken rum says Seattle brewer is using kraken name for its products without permission.


Technology, Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation


Apple says startup poached engineers and stole designs

May 3, 2022
By Federico Lo Giudice

The technology giant accused Rivos Inc., which promotes itself as a “stealth” startup, and engineers Wen Shih-Chieh and Bhasi ...


Technology, Law Practice, Civil Litigation


Steve Berman, a partner at Hagens Berman in Seattle, said, “We are pleased with the result and that Judge Orrick was pleased a...


U.S. Supreme Court, Securities


They argue the rule that gags companies that reach settlements with the agency violates the First Amendment and denies investo...


Labor/Employment, Health Care & Hospital Law, Civil Litigation


The retirement association argued that the current methodology to calculate employer contributions has been in place for over ...


“These are inmates with mental health issues and previous attempts or ideation, and nevertheless are placed in an isolated cel...


The guiding principle at Makarem & Associates is to care and right wrongs.


Pasadena judge emphasizes importance of keeping parties come, hearing them out


Health Care & Hospital Law, Civil Litigation


Six LGBTQ+ male USC graduates filed a complaint alleging inappropriate sexual harassment by Dr. Dennis Kelly during appointmen...


Judges and Judiciary, Discipline


Orange County Superior Court Judge Michael F. Murray is facing charges from the state judicial disciplinary agency that he fai...


Securities, California Courts of Appeal


“We’re thrilled with the court’s decision which will likely serve as a watershed moment and critical endorsement of companies’...


Health Care & Hospital Law, Government


The officials involved are allowed qualified immunity because these cases have numerous circumstances that would cause a reaso...



Chaos Theory

Apr. 29, 2022
By David Houston

ADR Services neutral Nathan Mihara tries to restore order in the confusion and conflict of dispute


Insurance, Civil Litigation


“A big part is we want to send a message to insurance companies out there, that they can’t discount the value of someone’s lif...


Government, Civil Litigation


The four counts that the sheriff’s attorney, Allen Ruby of Los Gatos, described as “legally insufficient” related to a Decembe...


State Bar & Bar Associations, Judges and Judiciary


LA County Bar rates judge candidates

Apr. 29, 2022
By Federico Lo Giudice

There are nine contested positions on the Los Angeles County Superior Court. The bar’s Judicial Elections Evaluation Committee...


Technology, Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports


Ragnarok game maker accuses San Diego company of piracy

Apr. 29, 2022
By Federico Lo Giudice

Heedong Chae of Lucem PC represents Gravity Co. LTD., the South Korean giant behind Ragnarok Online, one of the most popular f...


Insurance, Civil Litigation


Trustee reaches $7M settlement in bad faith insurance case

Apr. 29, 2022
By Federico Lo Giudice

Jerome L. Ringler represented plaintiff Jeffrey Golden, a trustee for a nurse who filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after a medic...


Judges and Judiciary, Discipline


Judge Michael F. Murray is facing charges by the state Commission on Judicial Performance that when he prosecuted a traffic fa...


Law Practice, Appellate Practice


Wendel Rosen’s most recent call to action to its fellow corporate citizens is the latest illustration of the firm’s commitment...


Health Care & Hospital Law, Government


Outspoken trial attorney Nicholas C. Rowley ruffled feathers in his quest to for reforms to the Medical Injury Compensation Re...


Judges and Judiciary, Banking


The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would include federal judges in the 1978 Stock Act, requiring t...


Law Practice, Land Use


New boutique land-use law firm opens up in Los Angeles

Apr. 29, 2022
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

“Our team is enriched with years of experience in entitling projects as well as broad practice skills which complement our com...


State Bar & Bar Associations, Discipline


The Ad Hoc Commission on the Discipline System agreed with several recommendations by the State Auditor but not all.


Fresno judge aware his decisions can matter for a lifetime.


Government


Gascón promotes LGBTQ+ advisory board

Apr. 28, 2022
By Ricardo Pineda

In an attempt to help the DA stop public hostility, discrimination and violence toward the community, the board will help “imp...