Judges and Judiciary
Chief justice seeks vaccine priority for courts
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye did not ask for priority over front-line medical workers, but that court staff be given pre...
Labor/Employment
New Labor Department contractor rule likely to be challenged
By Jessica Mach
The rule, which the Department of Labor finalized Wednesday, simplifies the test for determining whether a worker is an indepe...
Law Office Management, Appellate Practice
Veteran appellate lawyer joins California Appellate Law Group
By Kamila Knaudt
Heinke and Weisel joined the boutique as of counsel, moving from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, where Heinke co-led t...
Health Care & Hospital Law, Government, Constitutional Law, Civil Litigation
State drug price law doesn’t affect interstate commerce, judge rules
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The law requires manufacturers to report price increases of 16% or more over a two-year period, and to provide a 60-day notice...
Criminal, Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Bail company must face antitrust class action, judge rules
By Winston Cho
While he dismissed every other defendant, U.S. District Judge Jon S. Tigar on Tuesday allowed claims against the American Sure...
Criminal, Constitutional Law, California Supreme Court
State high court weighs conflicting bail provisions in Constitution
By Tyler Pialet
The California Supreme Court’s decision in the Humphrey case could effectively eliminate cash bail schedules statewide,
Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Bankruptcy
Girardi and counsel no show at bankruptcy hearing
By Jessica Mach
Russell issued an order late Tuesday afternoon authorizing the move, and said at the hearing he hoped the U.S. Trustee would a...
Technology, Judges and Judiciary
Northern District judges may keep virtual hearings after pandemic
By Winston Cho
The district was among the first in the nation to begin remote proceedings following state government lockdown orders imposed ...
Chief Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary Analea J. Patterson took over from Catherine E. Lhamon on New Year’s Eve.
State Bar & Bar Associations, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Judge says she’ll likely refer Girardi to State Bar
By Henrik Nilsson
Girardi is accused of stealing millions of dollars from several clients. The case discussed on Monday involved a victim of the...
Litigator was elegant, tough and up to any challenge
U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria required more stringent safety measures be implemented at Yuba County jail. They included t...
Judges and Judiciary
Incoming superior court leadership face tough decisions
By Blaise Scemama
“It would have been a contradictory message for a stay at home order to be sent out by the governor, which is legitimate consi...
Judges and Judiciary
10 nominations to US district courts in California lapse
By Gina Kim
Some of Trump's choices could be re-nominated by Joseph R. Biden after he becomes president as they are experienced and severa...
After three years as the chief federal prosecutor in the Los Angeles division of the U.S. Attorney’s office, Nicola T. Hanna i...
They said Monday that the board's requirements would stop them from realizing their 'expansive vision' of higher salaries and ...
Retired Orange County Judge helped establish learning centers for troubled students.
Insurance, Environmental & Energy
Battle over wildfire insurance expected to rage into new year
By Gina Kim
California lawmakers have sought to find solutions to the problem. On Nov. 5, Department of Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lar...
Civil Litigation
Stay lifted for gymnasts in sexual assault case against US Olympic Committee
By Gina Kim
Panish Shea & Boyle LLP win fight to lift stay and resume litigation against U.S. Olympic Committee in gymnastics sexual a...
Law Practice, Government, Administrative/Regulatory
Legislation passed in 2020 to impact attorneys’ work
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Lawmakers passed measures in areas of court procedure, labor and law enforcement. Many battles from last year will continue in...
Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation, California Supreme Court
Supreme Court agrees to review discrimination claim filed against San Francisco district attorney’s office
By Jessica Mach
Twanda Bailey, who was an investigative assistant at the district attorney's office at the time of the incident, asked the hig...
Judges and Judiciary
Judicial elections, appointments and departures in 2020
By Arin Mikailian
Here is a list of judicial officers’ elections, appointments, retirements, removals and deaths in California in 2020.
Judges and Judiciary, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
He drove. The 2,000-mile road trip gave Thomas a chance to reflect on the challenges he's met six years into his seven-year te...
Environmental & Energy
PG&E must consider vegetation clearing when deciding on power shutoffs
By Winston Cho
Looking to rein in the company for failing to comply with state law and meet safety goals, U.S. District Judge William Alsup s...
Health Care & Hospital Law, Constitutional Law
Legal experts wonder if Jacobson v. Massachusetts be revisited
By Gina Kim
In November the high court blocked New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's cap on capacity for indoor worship services. Experts say that ...
Appellate justice was a champion of equality in the legal profession.
Land Use, Government, California Courts of Appeal
Rare $10.3M win for city against state over redevelopment funds
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Many cities, redevelopment successor agencies or other organizations have sued the California Department of Finance on similar...
Giant of plaintiffs bar was ‘always on’
Government, Civil Litigation
LA deputy DAs get hearing to argue legality of Gascón's orders
By Blaise Scemama
The prosecutors have said they have been forced to choose between disobeying the law and their moral conscience or disobeying ...
Law Practice, Bankruptcy
Nine firms seek Girardi bankruptcy petition updates
By Jessica Mach
At least three of the attorneys' firms are involved in litigation against Girardi and his firm, Giradi Keese: DLA Piper LLP, H...