Judges and Judiciary, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit questions attorneys on judge’s dismissal of $44M jury verdict
By Craig Anderson
The case involves a long-running antitrust complaint by Trendsettah USA Inc. against tobacco manufacturer Swisher Internationa...
Government, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Criminal, Civil Litigation
Deputy DAs suit over George Gascón’s hiring of public defenders moves forward
By Kamila Knaudt
“The more public defenders there are, the less available remedy there is, if at all. The district attorney has made no indicat...
Real Estate/Development, Civil Litigation
Suit to stop Tejon Ranch development over fire risks can proceed
By Blaise Scemama
Developers failed to account for the wildfire risks from surrounding lands, Judge Mitchell Beckloff said.
Labor/Employment, Judges and Judiciary
Judicial Council won’t say how much it’s paying firm
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The Daily Journal obtained an email showing the agency has denied a request for "judicial administrative records showing the a...
Technology, Antitrust & Trade Reg.
California, other states appeal dismissal of Facebook antitrust case
By Malcolm Maclachlan
In June, U.S. District Court Judge James E. Boasberg in Washington, D.C. ruled the state attorneys general had waited too long...
Technology, Civil Litigation
Apple to pay $14.8M for misleading iCloud storage claims
By Jonathan Lo
“Apple lacked the necessary infrastructure to provide this service at the time it sold it. Unbeknownst to plaintiffs and the p...
Judges and Judiciary, Intellectual Property, Government
California attorney wins US Senate Committee OK as patent office chief nominee
By Craig Anderson
Four Republican senators said they were satisfied Katherine “Kathi” Vidal, a Winston & Strawn LLP partner in Menlo Park, w...
Judges and Judiciary, Government
PAC to help challenged LA judges says it has $300,000 for 2022 elections
By Blaise Scemama
The group of 300 judges said if a judge is ever challenged in either a judicial election or a recall attempt, the PAC will pro...
Criminal, Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Suspension of Speedy Trial Act may go to US Supreme Court
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The effort points at a larger question: at what point must federal courts start dismissing charges because the ongoing COVID p...
Labor/Employment, Health Care & Hospital Law, Civil Litigation
Covid longhauler sues over denial of disability benefits
By Blaise Scemama
Of the 40 million Americans who have been diagnosed with Covid, one in four have developed long term ailments, according to a ...
Law Practice, Family
Men’s divorce specialists Cordell & Cordell opens Newport Beach office
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
“I was galvanized by guys who were my clients and trying to get primary custody of their children. Even though they were the b...
Civil Litigation
Avenatti files $94M claim saying imprisonment was retaliation
By Kamila Knaudt
The claim alleges the government is liable for the actions of its employees including alleged intentional and negligent inflic...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Criminal
Public defender says DAs’ fentanyl murder warnings are illegal
By Kamila Knaudt
The warnings are used to prove implied malice in a subsequent murder charge and are similar to a “Watson” advisory for convict...
Health Care & Hospital Law, Covid Court Ops, Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Sutter Health antitrust trial won’t be heard remotely, judge rules
By Blaise Scemama
Defense lawyers from Jones Day argued remote jury trials are not authorized by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Civil Litigation, California Supreme Court
Judges can award costs for exhibits not used in trial
By Jonathan Lo
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye concluded that “costs related to unused photocopies of trial exhibits and demonstratives ...
“After decades in prison, he has failed to address the deficiencies that led him to assassinate Sen. Kennedy. Mr. Sirhan lacks...
Real Estate/Development, Civil Litigation
Condo owner cannot bring claim against woman who sued him
By Craig Anderson
The ruling is a procedural one, and does not address the merits of the woman’s claims.
A life of experiences informs Judge Ronald O. Kaye’s approach in mental health court.
Mediator Arnold Levinson loves to pour over legal documents, but he can also read a room.
Judges and Judiciary, Discipline
CJP accuses judge of withholding evidence as a prosecutor
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The two counts against Orange County Superior Court Judge Michael F. Murray allege a failure to share potentially exculpatory ...
Law Practice
Veteran of state’s wildfire litigation joins Berger Kahn
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Adam M. Romney successfully argued wildfire subrogation claims in litigation against several utilities.
Government, Criminal
DAs back bill to make murder charge easier in fentanyl deaths
By Kamila Knaudt
The bill would require a court to provide a written advisory to a person convicted of certain drug crimes, warning of the dang...
Entertainment & Sports, Civil Litigation
Netflix can’t be sued for suicides after ‘13 Reasons Why’
By Jonathan Lo
“This is not the first lawsuit that has claimed that the media’s depiction of suicide and violence is to blame, and should be ...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Civil Litigation
Geragos asks to block coach from seeing insurance documents
By Blaise Scemama
Trent Copeland, who represents coach Gary Franklin, said the documents he seeks will show Geragos communicated to an insurance...
Judges and Judiciary, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Sanchez confirmed to 9th Circuit and McKeown announces senior status
By Craig Anderson
Democrats hoped that several older judges, especially those appointed by Democratic presidents, would take senior status to al...
Several state and federal courts in California have reduced or halted operations as Covid cases surge.
LA dependency judge took up ziplining to overcome fear.
Education Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Former doctoral student can sue UCLA over disciplinary process, 9th Circuit rules
By Craig Anderson
The man was kicked out of school after an ex-girlfriend accused him of violence.
Technology, Corporate, Civil Litigation
Does customers’ knowledge of corporate structure affect arbitration agreement?
By Jonathan Lo
Uber is trying to compel arbitration with a putative class of Postmates customers, saying users agree to arbitration when they...
San Diego Judge Katherine A. Bacal says she follows the rules to ensure fairness