U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court opinions, discussions have leaked before
By Craig Anderson
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. confirmed Tuesday that Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr.’s draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade —...
Tulare County judge learned from humble beginnings.
Judges and Judiciary, California Courts of Appeal
Newsom taps 1 for 4th District Court of Appeal, names 6 to superior courts
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
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
Importer wants brewer to release ‘Kraken’ name and brand
By Federico Lo Giudice
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
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
Hagens Berman wins $26.87M in fees, praise from judge
By Wisdom Howell
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
More entrepreneurs join fight against SEC ‘no deny’ policy
By Craig Anderson
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
Alameda employees retirement group denies it overcharged by millions
By Jonathan Lo
The retirement association argued that the current methodology to calculate employer contributions has been in place for over ...
Government
Suicide rate at Monterey jail ‘extremely problematic,’ attorney says
By Ricardo Pineda
“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
USC, men’s doctor settle suit brought by 80 former students
By Federico Lo Giudice
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
1st District adopts Delaware forum scheme in state securities cases
By Wisdom Howell
“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
Prison officials fight claims they knowingly spread COVID to San Quentin
By Jonathan Lo
The officials involved are allowed qualified immunity because these cases have numerous circumstances that would cause a reaso...
ADR Services neutral Nathan Mihara tries to restore order in the confusion and conflict of dispute
Insurance, Civil Litigation
$18.85 settlement for deadly crash may be warning to insurers
By Ricardo Pineda
“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
Santa Clara sheriff loses bid to dismiss corruption charges
By Wisdom Howell
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
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
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
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 calls on other firms to help make Bay Area better
By Wisdom Howell
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
MICRA deal forged by lawyer with history of pissing people off
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Outspoken trial attorney Nicholas C. Rowley ruffled feathers in his quest to for reforms to the Medical Injury Compensation Re...
Judges and Judiciary, Banking
Legislation passes to require US judges to disclose stock
By Craig Anderson
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
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
Bar ready to follow many State Auditor proposals, if it gets more money
By Christer Schmidt
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.
In an attempt to help the DA stop public hostility, discrimination and violence toward the community, the board will help “imp...