Government, Environmental & Energy
Group sues US over plan to cull state’s wild horses and burros
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The group takes issue with what it says is a plan to cut the herds by about four-fifths. And its complaint objects to proposal...
Civil Litigation
Businesses promising student loan relief cheated consumers out of millions, FTC says
By Glenn Jeffers
The commission claims several companies enticed victims with promises of reducing, or even forgiving, federal loans.
The California Trucking Association is seeking declaratory and injunctive relief against provisions enshrined by recently pass...
Civil Litigation, Government
Local governments denied immunity for fire that started in homeless camp
By Gina Kim
Dangerous conditions, nuisance and other claims can proceed against city, county of Los Angeles in 2017 Skirball fire lawsuits...
Entertainment & Sports
Texts may provide evidence in attempted guitar heist, lawyer says
By Steven Crighton
An alleged kidnapping victim claims hundreds of redacted texts from Courtney Love's former business manager are evidence of th...
Gov. Gavin Newsom and the committee representing Northern California wildfire plaintiffs have teamed up in opposition of the P...
Judges and Judiciary
Proposed ethics code change would allow judges to talk about their pending cases
By Blaise Scemama
The amendment would allow a judge who is the subject of a recall election based on a decision by the judge to make public comm...
Civil Litigation, Government
Warning label requirements for chemical in coffee said to be unconstitutional
By Justin Kloczko
California’s law requiring labels on coffee and other foods warning about alleged cancer danger from one of the ingredients is...
As Jenner & Block celebrates its 10-year anniversary in Los Angeles, its partners reflect on what has made the firm succes...
State Bar & Bar Associations
ACLU joins push for lower bar exam passing standard
By Lyle Moran
The American Civil Liberties Union of California has joined the renewed efforts to convince the state Supreme Court to lower t...
Government, Criminal
Boudin vows to transform criminal justice in San Francisco
By Craig Anderson
Chesa Boudin, the left-wing insurgent candidate who was declared the winner of a hotly-contested race to become San Francisco ...
Discipline, State Bar & Bar Associations
Black attorneys in California disciplined at higher rates, study finds
By Lyle Moran
Research commissioned by the State Bar indicates African-American male lawyers are subject to more complaints than their white...
The California Government Operations Agency has been sued for not producing communications its former executive official had w...
Labor/Employment, Entertainment & Sports
US judge grants class certification to women soccer players suing federation
By Blaise Scemama
A federal judge granted class certification Friday to members of the U.S. women’s soccer team who accused the national soccer ...
Civil Litigation, Law Practice
Judge grants Cooley’s motion to withdraw as counsel for Theranos chief
By Nicole Tyau
A federal judge granted Cooley LLP's motion to withdraw as counsel for Elizabeth Holmes in a civil case surrounding her defunc...
Civil Litigation
Parties in multiple vaping injury cases meet for 1st time
By Winston Cho
Parties in the consolidated Juul Labs Inc. cases met for the first time Friday before U.S. District Judge William H. Orrick to...
Civil Litigation, Entertainment & Sports
4th LA judge tries to tame sex harassment defendant
By Steven Crighton
Having huffed and puffed his way into blowing down decorum in previous trials, Hologram USA Inc. CEO Alki David finally seemed...
Civil Litigation, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
US judge puts arbitration on hold in HBO’s row with Michael Jackson’s estate
By Glenn Jeffers
Entertainment network Home Box Office won its request to stay arbitration with the estate of pop singer Michael Jackson pendin...
Government, Environmental & Energy
Westlands Water District agrees to drop out of bid to heighten Shasta Dam
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The agency had attempted to be create an environmental impact report under the California Environmental Quality Act with the g...
Law Practice
Boies Schiller Flexner celebrates new San Francisco location
By Craig Anderson
Boies Schiller Flexner LLP celebrated the opening of its first San Francisco office last week with an event that featured spee...
Four top general counsel shared insight into workplace diversity, company culture, data privacy and other major issues facing ...
Civil Litigation
Shareholders’ Porter Ranch gas leak lawsuits dismissed without prejudice
By Gina Kim
Shareholder derivate lawsuits filed against Sempra Energy board were dismissed due to insufficient allegations of wrongdoing.
Civil Litigation, Insurance, Health Care & Hospital Law
Putative class claims insurer won’t cover mental illness treatment
By Winston Cho
Plaintiffs claims United Health Care Services is in violation of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.
Civil Litigation, Government, Constitutional Law
NRA drops 1st Amendment suit against San Francisco
By Winston Cho
The National Rifle Association on Thursday voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against San Francisco for labeling it a “domestic...
Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property
Irell scores $200 million patent infringement verdict against Wells Fargo
By Craig Anderson
Irell & Manella LLP attorneys have persuaded an Eastern District of Texas jury to award $200 million in damages against We...
Immigration
Immigration advocacy groups seek an injunction for new citizenship fee waiver rules
By Winston Cho
The Department of Homeland Security’s recent changes will substantially reduce the number of eligible applicants, according to...
Civil Litigation
US judge slams attorney incivility as 'the worst' he's seen
By Blaise Scemama
Responding to U.S. District Judge Andre Birotte’s reprimand — that consistent bickering and a lack of communication among oppo...
Labor/Employment
Labor commissioner finds Trader Joe’s, Grocery Outlet liable in alleged wage theft
By Glenn Jeffers
The state labor commissioner cited an Anaheim-based inventory company for more than $1.65 million in alleged wage theft violat...
Securities, Civil Litigation
$30 million securities case trial bound after summary judgment rejection
By Meghann Cuniff
Hedge funds associated with Rimrock Capital are suing two Jefferies financial entities over a failed investment
Criminal, California Supreme Court
State high court hears appeal of recalcitrant witness’ murder accessory conviction
By Jessica Mach
The first recalcitrant witness convicted in California as an accessory to murder is guilty because her refusal to testify in a...