Judges and Judiciary, California Courts of Appeal
Appellate courts navigate coronavirus-influenced future
By Meghann Cuniff
Attorneys, justices wonder about the future of oral argument.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey is almost certainly facing a runoff in November against one of her challenge...
Civil Litigation
Judge advances class action against Pasadena doctor for sexual abuse
By Nicole Tyau
The complaint, filed in the Central District, claimed Dr. Patrick Sutton inappropriately touched women in his care under the g...
Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation
US judge grants stay in AB 5 trucking class action
By Steven Crighton
Proceedings in the class action, filed in the Southern District by a group of drivers in opposition to the newly implemented s...
State Bar & Bar Associations
LA County Bar closes downtown offices, will provide service remotely
By Nick Kipley
“Today. I approved transitioning of LACBA staff to a work from home status, maintaining core personnel on premises in signific...
Criminal
Two judges OK early jail releases because of virus, others object
By Tyler Pialet
District attorney’s offices across the state are working with their local sheriffs, the defense bar and the courts to explore ...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Neutrals are working remotely during pandemic and may be essential to helping backlogged courts
By Justin Kloczko
Major alternate dispute resolution businesses such as ADR Services Inc., Signature Resolutions, Jams and Judicate West are phy...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Without meetings, lawyers find ways to help colleagues seeking to end their substance abuse
By Henrik Nilsson
With social distancing orders that limit the size of gatherings, group meetings used by Alcoholics Anonymous and other such or...
Criminal
Defense lawyers call for release of jailed defendants awaiting trial during pandemic
By Blaise Scemama
Criminal defense attorneys are concerned the delays could harm their clients held in custody and awaiting trial.
Judges and Judiciary, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit restricts court access, evaluating oral argument calendar
By Nick Kipley
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals restricted access to its courts, suspended acceptance of paper briefs and provided for t...
Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports, Civil Litigation
Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’ bid ends with big win
By Steven Crighton
U.S. District Judge Christina A. Snyder vacated the $2.78 million award issued to plaintiff Marcus Gray, a Christian rapper wh...
Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation
AG, truckers want Southern District case stayed while 9th Circuit weighs in
By Jessica Mach
“A stay would best promote judicial efficiency and conserve the parties’ resources by deferring discovery and further District...
State Bar & Bar Associations
ABA creates national task force to cope with legal needs during pandemic
By Henrik Nilsson
“We really want to mobilize the legal community who has been so generous with rendering pro bono help in their towns and citie...
Labor/Employment
Should grocery store workers receive virus hazard pay?
By Jessica Mach
A coalition of Trader Joe’s workers launched a petition this week calling for guaranteed forced closure pay as well as hazard ...
Martin Taylor’s career is marked by multimillion-dollar real estate deals, including a $147 million construction of Ritz-Carlt...
Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation
Judge declares mistrial in patent case, suspends jury due to COVID-19
By Gina Kim
A patent infringement dispute suspended proceedings and was declared a mistrial by a San Diego federal judge after three days ...
Judges and Judiciary, Government
San Francisco Bay Area courtrooms close down or severely limit operations
By Craig Anderson
In the wake of an order for San Francisco Bay Area residents to stay home for all but the basic necessities, courthouses acros...
Judges and Judiciary, Civil Litigation
Closed courtrooms, continued trials, telephoned hearings throughout the state
By Justin Kloczko
Los Angeles County, the nation’s largest court system, has announced four changes in five days. Tchanges are the fourth in fiv...
Obituaries
Federal judge’s deep voice resonated in Southern District
By Meghann Cuniff
A few weeks before Senior U.S. District Judge William B. Enright died at 94, a close friend and colleague visited him at his h...
Judges and Judiciary
Immigration judges, lawyers join for call to shutdown of courts
By Gina Kim
Immigration judges, attorneys call for DOJ to close immigration courts during COVID-19 pandemic
Judges and Judiciary, Civil Litigation
Civil trials coming to a halt in much of California
By Justin Kloczko
Court operations have significantly scaled back pursuant to directives by county presiding judges, who are suspending jury tri...
Judges and Judiciary, California Supreme Court
Presumptive court holidays declared for filings, hearings
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye issued new guidance to state courts Monday as they try to deal with the coronavirus
Judges and Judiciary, Government
CJP postpones sexual misconduct hearings for appeals justice, Ventura judge
By Craig Anderson
Matters involving 2nd District Court of Appeal Justice Jeffrey W. Johnson and Ventura County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey G. B...
Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation
Federal Circuit affirms Morgan Lewis win for nonprofit in patent case
By Craig Anderson
A federal appellate panel on Monday affirmed a $268 million judgment against medical device company Cochlear Ltd. for infringi...
Government
Despite virus lockdown, Bay Area counties continue to count ballots
By Nick Kipley
County offices working to certify the results of the March 3 primary elections are racing to meet their end of month deadline ...
State Bar & Bar Associations
State Bar closes offices, court allows some telephonic appearances
By Henrik Nilsson
The agency’s announcement came as a response to the novel coronavirus, but it also opens up questions about the future of the ...
Civil Litigation
Plains pipeline company to pay $60M in no-fault settlement
By Gina Kim
Without admitting fault, Plains All American Pipeline entered into a $60M settlement with the federal government for natural r...
Health Care & Hospital Law, Civil Rights
Houses of worship are closing, forced by the government or not
By Malcolm Maclachlan
It is unclear how binding Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order is, though the point may quickly become moot as churches quickly announce ...
Judge Nicole Isger juggles a combined felony and misdemeanor calendar with aplomb.
Labor/Employment
California Department of Transportation overreached in new meal and rest break suit
By Jessica Mach
The lawsuit challenges an order issued in January, which approved a petition by the American Bus Association asking the federa...