Kirkland & Ellis secured a landmark settlement with LAUSD, granting vulnerable students three years of intensive tutoring ...
No 'fake responses.' Judge urges streamlined discovery in Eaton Canyon fire case
By Skyler Romero
Judge Laura Seigle urged efficiency in discovery for the Eaton Canyon fire litigation, discouraging use of the phrase "fake re...
Immigration, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Federal appeals court tests limits of Trump refugee order
By Craig Anderson
With one 9th Circuit panel having partially stayed the injunction, a separate panel questioned whether Trump's refugee-entry ...
Civil Litigation
Geragos asks L.A. Superior Court to strike $100,000 verdict; judge nudges parties toward deal
By Skyler Romero
Seeking to overturn a $100,000 noneconomic-damages award in Franklin v. Geragos, Geragos' counsel filed a pocket brief arguing...
Judge says Allen Media's lobbying to block broadcast deal was protected speech
By David Houston
The court rejected claims of reverse discrimination and found no facts suggesting the FCC acted negatively based on Korea-born...
Government
Unions cleared to support LA sheriff in records access fight
By Skyler Romero
Two Los Angeles County law enforcement unions were granted permission to intervene in Sheriff Robert Luna's lawsuit, supportin...
Judges and Judiciary
Judge closed voir dire, dismissed panel before case settled
By Skyler Romero
UCLA Health workplace harassment claims settled after judge dismissed an entire jury panel in a closed voir dire process criti...
Alexandra Zarini has dropped her claims against her mother, Patricia Gucci, in a high-profile sexual abuse lawsuit, and will c...
Government, Criminal, Constitutional Law
Federal public defenders seek to disqualify Essayli from prosecutions
By Craig Anderson, Devon Belcher
Federal public defenders moved to disqualify Acting U.S. Attorney Bilal A. Essayli, alleging his appointment exceeded statutor...
Attorneys from Chapman Glucksman specialize in construction defect, professional liability, and complex commercial litigation.
Assembly advances SB 37 targeting 'capping' and deceptive lawyer ads
By Malcolm Maclachlan
SB 37 would restrict attorney referral services, clarify rules against deceptive advertising, and let consumers bring civil co...
Real Estate/Development
Landlord sues real estate law firm for $94K in unpaid rent
By James Twomey
Real estate-focused Versant Law is being sued by its San Francsico landlord for nearly $94,000 in unpaid rent after allegedly ...
Los Angeles lawyer convicted in $2.1M Nigerian oil bribery case
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Paulinus Iheanacho "Pollie" Okoronkwo was found guilty of money laundering, tax evasion, and obstruction of justice for his ro...
Disney to pay $10M in FTC settlement over children's privacy violations
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The Federal Trade Commission accused Disney of violating a federal children's privacy law by mislabeling videos on YouTube, al...
Military Law, Government
San Francisco judge rules Trump's use of military in LA violated federal law
By Craig Anderson
Senior U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer issued an order enjoining the federal government from using its troops for domest...
Government
Federal public defenders seek to disqualify Essayli from prosecutions
By Devon Belcher
Federal public defenders moved to disqualify Acting U.S. Attorney Bilal Essayli, alleging his appointment exceeded statutory l...
Technology, Constitutional Law
Judge strikes down California deepfake law as unconstitutional
By Malcolm Maclachlan
A federal judge in Sacramento struck down California's AB 2839, which barred distribution of deceptive media of candidates bef...
Civil Procedure
Hagens Berman slams delay in noticing its AI-tainted briefs
By Devon Belcher
Plaintiffs in the OnlyFans RICO case seek delay of dismissal hearing after AI-generated hallucinations in briefs surfaced. Hag...
Technology
xAI seeks emergency order blocking ex-engineer from joining OpenAI
By Wisdom Howell
xAI sued ex-engineer Xuechen Li, seeking emergency order to block him from joining OpenAI after allegedly stealing Grok model ...
Labor/Employment, Constitutional Law
No religious accommodation for state's loyalty oath violates Title VII
By Laurinda Keys
The oath, a part of the California Constitution, requires state employees to pledge to "bear true faith and allegiance" to and...
Appellate Practice
Chief Justice Guerrero emerges as frequent dissenter on state Supreme Court
By Craig Anderson
After years of avoiding dissent, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero has issued four in 2025, sharply criticizing the court's libe...
Civil Litigation
Compton city attorney barred from using title in suit against council
By Skyler Romero
A Los Angeles judge barred Compton City Attorney Eric Perrodin from using his title in his lawsuit against the city council, c...
Bill over deportation warnings splits California lawmakers, prosecutors
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Supporters say the change preserves clarity and consistency, while Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman argues ...
A San Diego surf school claims California State Parks' decades-old system of exclusive teaching contracts violates free speech...
Alameda nursing home hit with $7.6M verdict over veteran's death
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
A jury found that Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center and its corporate operators neglected 73-year-old Air Force veteran...
Torts/Personal Injury, Consumer Law
Attorneys say 'sweetheart deal' between labor, rideshare giants shortchanges injured passengers
By Jack Needham
Speaking at the Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles conference in Las Vegas, the "father of rideshare litigation" Christopher Do...
Protégé Joseph Low IV recalls Gerry Spence's profound influence, from a life-changing cross-examination to building the legend...
Judges and Judiciary
Justice Arthur Gilbert marks 50 years on the bench, looks toward his next act
By John Roemer
A towering figure in California's judiciary and a devoted jazz pianist celebrates five decades on the bench on Monday. Known f...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Live Nation to pay investors $20M over antitrust missteps
By Devon Belcher
U.S. District Judge Kenly Kiya Kato approved a $20 million settlement Thursday in Riverside federal court. The resolution come...
Class Action
Robinhood seeks dismissal of class action over cash sweep
By Wisdom Howell
Robinhood urged a San Francisco federal judge to dismiss investors' unfair business practices class action over its cash sweep...