Civil Procedure
Judge rejects sanctions bid in CIPA suit, faults plaintiffs' counsel
By Daniel Schrager
A federal magistrate judge denied a motion to sanction Rack Room Shoes and its attorneys in a privacy lawsuit, criticizing pla...
A judge ruled that Southern California Edison may pursue claims that Los Angeles County's vegetation management contributed to...
Data Privacy
Recent rulings narrow reach of CIPA, but broader privacy fight continues
By Daniel Schrager
Several recent state and federal rulings have limited the application of portions of the California Invasion of Privacy Act to...
Criminal
Public defender seeks dismissal of misdemeanor case over speedy trial claim
By Alicia Alvarez
The San Francisco Public Defender's Office has asked an appellate court to dismiss misdemeanor charges against a defendant, ar...
Consumer Protection Law
Honda fraud verdict may strengthen defect claims in California lemon law cases
By Skyler Romero
A Los Angeles jury's verdict finding Honda liable for fraudulently concealing a vehicle safety defect could encourage more pla...
The indictment had alleged a yearslong scheme to influence a Navy contracting official through gifts, jobs and other benefits ...
Bankruptcy
Edward K. Bernatavicius, a longtime trial attorney with the U.S. Trustee Program in Arizona, will serve a 14-year term in the ...
Intellectual Property
Netflix seeks $3 million in fees over patent suit it calls fraudulent
By Daniel Schrager
Netflix argues a Finnish inventor and his lawyer pursued a patent infringement case in bad faith despite evidence the inventor...
Civil Procedure
Judge seeks legal basis for discovery in abuse settlement dispute
By Devon Belcher
Judge Lawrence P. Riff ordered briefing on the legal basis for challenging overlapping childhood sexual abuse claims before de...
Environmental & Energy
Environmental groups sue Barstow over approval of BNSF logistics hub
By Alicia Alvarez
A coalition of environmental organizations alleges Barstow violated the California Environmental Quality Act by approving BNSF...
Government
Bill limiting CIPA privacy lawsuits clears Assembly committee
By Malcolm Maclachlan
SB 690 would curb private lawsuits over website tracking tools while leaving enforcement to the attorney general.
Torts/Personal Injury
Tracy resident sues Medline, Prologis over toxic exposure from warehouse fire
By Alicia Alvarez
A Tracy resident alleges he suffered respiratory injuries after the June fire at Medline Industries' distribution warehouse re...
Judges and Judiciary
Gonzalez Rogers is named chief judge of Northern District
By Daniel Schrager
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers takes leadership from the court from Judge Richard G. Seeborg.
Judge rejects Huntington Beach CEQA challenge to state housing enforcement suit
By Laurinda Keys
A San Diego County judge struck Huntington Beach's latest challenge to California's Housing Element Law, ruling the city's CEQ...
Insurance
Judge denies bid to invalidate FAIR Plan cost-recovery guidance
By Devon Belcher
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Tiana J. Murillo rejected a petition filed by Consumer Watchdog last year, leaving int...
Securities
Receiver sues Murchison & Cumming over alleged Ponzi scheme
By Skyler Romero
A receiver appointed in an SEC enforcement action alleges Murchison & Cumming LLP aided a fraudulent cannabis investment s...
Criminal
Appeals court upholds dismissal of state charges against Pelosi attacker
By Alicia Alvarez
The 1st District Court of Appeal ruled that three state charges against David Wayne DePape were barred by the state's double j...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Physician sues Sheppard Mullin over settlement discussions
By Daniel Schrager
A lawsuit filed in federal court alleges a Sheppard Mullin partner breached fiduciary duties by soliciting a business owner's ...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Yelp wins key ruling in Google antitrust suit
By Daniel Schrager
A federal magistrate judge ruled that Yelp may rely on findings from the Justice Department's successful antitrust case agains...
After more than three decades as a trial lawyer and nearly 20 years as a private neutral, Leonard S. Levy says hosting "Master...
Environmental & Energy
Judge overturns $8.8M Carson odor verdict, grants new trial
By Devon Belcher
A Los Angeles judge ordered a new trial in the Carson warehouse fire litigation after ruling that the late admission of key en...
Civil Rights
Siskiyou County settles suit over water access for Shasta Vista residents
By Alicia Alvarez
Siskiyou County and Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue agreed to stop enforcing water-transfer restrictions against residents of Shasta Vi...
Administrative/Regulatory
Judge says state cardroom rules exceeded state DOJ authority
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The San Francisco Superior Court ruling is a victory for cardrooms challenging regulations on blackjack-style games.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has signed a 12-year lease for new offices at One Market Plaza's Spear Tower, expanding its f...
LA city attorney trainer's new book turns courtroom advocacy into a teachable science
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
In Rules to Speak By, Los Angeles City Attorney's Office legal training director John G. Snow argues that effective courtroom ...
Government
AI ethics bill for courts moves ahead in Assembly committee
By Malcolm Maclachlan
SB 574 would require attorneys to verify citations, protect confidential information, and disclose some AI use in court work
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Judge dismisses Visa investor suit over DOJ antitrust probe
By Daniel Schrager
U.S. District Judge Noël Wise threw out a securities class action against Visa, finding investors failed to plausibly allege t...
Litigation & Arbitration
Judge scrutinizes online consent records in Roblox addiction case
By Devon Belcher
A Los Angeles judge heard arguments over whether online account records prove a minor or his parents agreed to arbitrate claim...
Consumer Protection Law
Meta liable under federal child privacy law ahead of social media addiction trial
By Daniel Schrager
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Meta violated COPPA by failing to notify parents before collecting data from users und...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Appeals court voids law firm's arbitration clauses over undisclosed client conflicts
By Skyler Romero
The 2nd District Court of Appeal ruled that a law firm's failure to obtain informed written consent to foreseeable conflicts a...