Labor/Employment
US judge won’t force Lyft to pay drivers state-mandated sick leave
By Winston Cho
U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria reasoned the drivers will likely lose federal coronavirus relief benefits if they are consi...
Government
State Supreme Court reinstates $414 million arbitration award
By Meghann Cuniff
'Narrow' ruling concerns the International treaty Hague Service Convention's applicability in arbitrations.
Keith Wesley has been elevated to managing partner at Browne George Ross LLP.
Civil Litigation
Post-crisis juries may be less inclined to award large personal injury damages, attorneys say
By Justin Kloczko
In the meantime, parties might be more inclined to settle cases as a means for scoring some short-term cash during unpredictab...
ADR Services' David Chaffee believes small steps are key in mediation.
Criminal
Courts hold remote video arraignments, defenders continue to object
By Tyler Pialet
Superior courts in Sacramento, Alameda, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties held remote video arraignments for the first time t...
The restaurant industry, which is the nation’s largest economic driving force, is battling insurers to recoup losses from busi...
Constitutional Law
Initiative to amend Constitution to guarantee bail fails to make ballot
By Carter Stoddard
A referendum on SB 10, that would eliminate bail, will be decided by voters in November.
Criminal
Prosecutors and defenders view governor’s clemency orders differently
By Blaise Scemama
“A clemency grant recognizes a person’s subsequent efforts in self-development. It does not forgive or minimize the harm cause...
The DOJ is inviting local, state and tribunal public safety agencies to apply for a grant to combat COVID-19 related problems ...
Law Practice
Law firm mergers, lateral hires drop precipitously, but some see opportunity
By Craig Anderson
With the economy screeching to a halt due to the COVID-19 virus, law firm leaders and attorneys are facing uncharted waters as...
Government
Judge tentatively halts Los Angeles from impounding ‘bulky items’ left in public
By Meghann Cuniff
The ruling comes amid a separate court action that attorneys hope will quell future litigation over homelessness.
Labor/Employment
Labor lawyers pleased with CARES but say ambiguity remains
By Jessica Mach
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act includes several provisions to bolster businesses, including the Payche...
Labor/Employment
US judge cites CARES act in Uber employee classification suit
By Winston Cho
U.S. District Judge Edward Chen cautioned it’s too risky to grant an emergency bid to temporarily block Uber from classifying ...
Government, Civil Litigation
Sacramento Public Library sues foundation using same name
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The complaint alleged the foundation “unilaterally terminated its memorandum of understanding with the library in 2015.” Two y...
Criminal
State to release 3,500 prisoners, hearing set to consider more
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The releases will begin with convicts who have 30 to 60 days more of their sentences to serve. As of Tuesday four prisoners an...
Civil Rights, Civil Litigation
Neither tenants nor landlords are completely happy with governor’s emergency orders
By Carter Stoddard
The definition of “moratorium” and “ban” are at issue as landlords groups say they are losing long-held rights to their proper...
Government
Quinn partner bests Munger partner in Pasadena City Council race
By Nick Kipley
Incumbent Steven G. Madison, a partner with Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, beat back a challenge from Tamerlin J. ...
Criminal
Former public defender’s relationship with law enforcement brings success in DA role
By Tyler Pialet
Modoc County DA Samuel Kyllo has secured 45 state prisons sentences in his first 15 months in office.
Family
Family law attorneys see increase in prenups, divorce filings and custody battles
By Nick Kipley
“What do you do as a parent when the courts are not open?” said B. Robert Farzad, founding partner of Farzad & Ochoa Famil...
Labor/Employment
NLRB rule change aimed at allowing employees more union freedom
By Jessica Mach
Attorneys differed on the significance of the action and whether it could end up hurting cooperation between workers and manag...
Health Care & Hospital Law
Hospitals likely to face protective gear lawsuits, attorneys say
By Winston Cho
Harry Nelson, a Los Angeles partner at Nelson Hardiman, predicted courts will “absolutely see some of those claims asserted,” ...
Civil Litigation, Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Latham gets defense win for German automakers in antitrust case
By Craig Anderson
Attorneys with Latham & Watkins LLP scored a defense victory Tuesday for five German automobile manfacturers accused of co...
“We’re getting inquiries from parties to pending M&A deals as to whether there’s a way out for the buyer,” said Richard E....
Constitutional Law, Civil Litigation
LA County sheriff, sued by National Rifle Association, reverses course, says gun stores are essential
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The move would appear to moot a legal challenge from the National Rifle Association, which claimed the sheriff’s move violated...
Legal Education
Former UC Hastings dean, Frank Wu, named president of Queens College in New York
By Henrik Nilsson
“To be associated with an institution where many students, even to date, pay nothing to receive a high-quality education, that...
As promised, immigration lawyers nationwide who called for immigration court closures have sued the Executive Office of Immigr...
Data Privacy, Civil Litigation
Zoom is sued over privacy failures company says it has fixed
By Justin Kloczko
Despite the changes, the lawsuit contended the damage has been done. It said the company did not go far enough in barring old ...
U.S. Supreme Court
Group tries again to win back non-member union fees paid before Janus decision
By Malcolm Maclachlan
A conservative organization is making another attempt in California to force the return of public employee union fees paid by ...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Bar’s cut score diversity report continues the debate
By Henrik Nilsson
The legal community in California would see a big influx of minorities if the cut score to pass the bar exam is lowered, accor...