9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit judge accuses colleagues of going on a 'bizarre and gratuitous frolic'
By Craig Anderson
9th Circuit Judge Lawrence VanDyke lashed out at his colleagues even after a panel majority reversed themselves to reject a ha...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit Judge Lawrence VanDyke lashed out at his colleagues even after a panel majority reversed themselves to reject a ha...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Criminal
Avenatti begins his defense case trying to discredit one of his earliest accuser
By Gina Kim
As he has throughout the trial, suspended attorney Michael J. Avenatti, who is representing himself, tried to show that the cl...
Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Ex-Girardi Keese lawyer objects to expansion of contempt hearing scope
By Henrik Nilsson
An attorney representing the ex-Girardi Keese attorney, Keith D. Griffin, argued that allowing a witness to provide testimony...
The order from U.S. District Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton, issued in Oakland on Monday, will likely prevent the filing of a wave ...
Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary, Covid Court Ops
LA County public defenders protest hearing and trial delays blamed on COVID
By Kamila Knaudt
On Monday, Los Angeles County Public Defender Ricardo D. Garcia said on Twitter that health and safety must be assured but nev...
Civil Rights, Civil Litigation, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Split panel says judge shouldn’t have OK’d Tinder settlement
By Craig Anderson
Objectors argued the settlement of an age discrimination case against Tinder was a “sweetheart deal.”
Law Practice, Administrative/Regulatory
LA court rule changes let junior attorneys gain more experience
By Jessica Mach
The local rules of court, which go into effect Jan. 1, give judges discretion to allow more than one attorney per party to pre...
Civil Litigation, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
‘Literally’ doesn’t always mean ‘literally,’ 9th Circuit panel says
By Craig Anderson
“We conclude that the challenged statement was an obvious exaggeration, cushioned within an undisputed news story,” 9th Circui...
Government, Constitutional Law, Civil Litigation
Attorneys challenge recall of Newsom as unconstitutional
By Blaise Scemama
While some prominent legal experts espouse arguments similar to those of the plaintiffs questioning the constitutionality of t...
Judge Deborah Saltzman understands law and people, lawyers say.
Criminal, Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Plaintiffs seeks another chance to prove bail bond price-fixing
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Counsel for the dismissed defendants argued the court should limit discovery to documents discussing rebating and pricing in C...
The settlement remains subject to approval by the San Diego City Council, which is in recess.
Labor/Employment, Government
NLRB general counsel lays out union-friendly agenda, attorneys say
By Jessica Mach
General Counsel Jennifer A. Abruzzo told board staff she wanted to review a wide range of labor issues and board decisions, in...
State Bar & Bar Associations, Law Practice
Working group OKs 12 rules for paraprofessionals
By Nicole Tyau
The controversial program would allow non-lawyers to practice some areas of law, but the new rules of conduct have not satisfi...
Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary
Remote court services should be expanded, workgroup finds
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The report reflects a silver lining many have pointed out during the pandemic. Even as the courts became even further backlogg...
Civil Litigation
Portfolio manager’s declaration filed to support suit against Mormon church
By Blaise Scemama
Portfolio manager David Nielson, of Ensign Peak Advisors Inc., an investment firm managing church assets, said in a declaratio...
Labor/Employment, California Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
State Supreme Court limits definition of ‘public work’
By Jessica Mach
Filed by workers assigned to public infrastructure projects, the two cases under review concerned whether they were entitled t...
Judges and Judiciary, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Criminal
Judge recusal sought for supporting prosecutor’s judicial campaign
By Kamila Knaudt
Orange County Judge Gregory L. Prickett is among 70 current and retired superior court judges who have endorsed prosecutor Ebr...
Immigration, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Haitian cannot end deportation with ‘credible fear’ claim, circuit rules
By Craig Anderson
Congress has provided expedited review for certain noncitizens if the asylum officers determine an applicant does not have a c...
Environmental & Energy, Criminal
DOJ won’t file charges against Edison over Woolsey Fire
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Penal Code Section 452 would require prosecutors to not only prove that Edison’s equipment caused the fire, but that the compa...
Civil Litigation
Avenatti loses $250M defamation suit against Fox News
By Malcolm Maclachlan
“News outlets are not liable for minor mistakes, especially when reporting on public figures and matters of public concern,” s...
Law Practice, Community News
Biggest consumer lawyers confab is back, with changes
By Kamila Knaudt
Masks, social distancing ribbons, fewer parties, COVID requirements and a new venue await 2,500 expected attendees at the Cons...
Constitutional Law, Civil Litigation
San Diego County to repay half of restaurant permit fees from shutdown
By Kamila Knaudt
The county was sued by a restaurant group in January, seeking the return of operational fees paid during the months they were ...
Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation
Uber drivers say they were employees before Prop 22
By Craig Anderson
Shannon Liss-Riordan, an attorney with Lichten & Liss-Riordan PC who represents the class of 4,800 drivers, wants U.S. Dis...
“We agree with a general observation that drug abuse can contribute to homelessness. But no evidence supports such a link here...
Scott Markus is great with clients, but no pushover, lawyers say.
Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Bankruptcy
Trustee's lawyer seeks footage from 'Housewives' about Girardi spending
By Blaise Scemama
Attorney Ronald Richards told Bravo and EFT Productions LLC that they are legally required to preserve any and all footage or ...
Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Bankruptcy
Attorney Ronald Richards told Bravo and EFT Productions LLC that they are legally required to preserve any and all footage or ...
Real Estate/Development, Law Practice, Government
Landlords’ lawyers busy again, but laws have changed the work
By Malcolm Maclachlan
While many used to be chiefly litigators, filing unlawful detainer cases, much of their time now is spent advising clients on ...