Criminal
Perp walk of alleged CEO murderer could help defense, attorneys say
By Devon Belcher
Law enforcement sometimes parades defendants before the cameras in cases of high public interest, and though that can make the...
Environmental & Energy
Santa Cruz Wharf collapse sparks CEQA controversy
By Malcolm Maclachlan
A conservation group's attorney rebuts claims that its environmental lawsuit delayed crucial repairs.
Civil Litigation
Plaintiff walks out of deposition in Northrop Grumman harassment case
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
The sexual harassment lawsuit against Northrop Grumman heats up as both sides trade accusations over discovery conduct. The de...
Experts expect product liability claims will overtake driver negligence lawsuits when fully autonomous vehicles become the nor...
Technology
Legal battles in the electric vehicle era: surveillance, safety and liability
By Laurinda Keys
This year, electric vehicles became key players in California's legal system. From Teslas assisting police investigations to G...
In 2024, some of California's most prominent judges and legal practitioners contributed articles to the Daily Journal, offerin...
A partner at Ellis George LLP, Nicholson was counsel is several high-stakes cases. He was remembered for his mentorship and hu...
Cannabis
Santa Barbara farmer awarded $35M in fraud case over cannabis venture
By Skyler Romero
The case arose from a 2017 agreement between the plaintiffs Francine Shulman, her sons and the defendants to cultivate cannabi...
Judges and Judiciary, Government
Biden vetoes bill to add more judges
By Craig Anderson
The bill's defeat represents a defeat for federal judges, including those in California, who lobbied for its passage.
Community News
San Diego Consumer Attorneys raise record sum for foster children
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The campaign marked CASD's first major fundraising initiative tied to their signature annual event.
Intellectual Property, Contracts
Creator of AI assistant 'Claude' want music industry claim dismissed
By Wisdom Howell
The case has drawn attention from stakeholders across the music industry.
Torts/Personal Injury, Education Law
LAUSD seeks dismissal of fentanyl overdose lawsuit filed by teen's mother
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
In a motion for summary judgement, the school district said it met its obligations for supervising the child who overdosed in ...
Health Care & Hospital Law, California Supreme Court
State Supreme Court rules hospitals not liable for limited fee disclosures in ER
By Craig Anderson
Justice Goodwin H. Liu wrote for a unanimous court that they must prioritize patient care over price transparency concerns. Th...
Civil Rights
Actress complaint to state civil rights agency: Good or bad for her lawsuit?
By Skyler Romero
A civil rights complaint allows the government to do much of the investigative work for the plaintiff, but it also might make ...
The Daily Journal's in-house team of lawyers summarizes every published decision from the California Court of Appeal, Californ...
Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation
Goodwin Procter seeks $125K sanction against Quinn Emanuel client
By Wisdom Howell
Commure Inc., a health care technology company represented by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, is accused in a trade...
Environmental & Energy
Owners of disused Gold Rush mine sued over wastewater
By Malcolm Maclachlan
After the Idaho-Maryland mine in Nevada County halted operations in the mid-1950s, subsurface workings were allowed to flood f...
Intellectual Property
MGA, pop group argue in post-trial briefs over $71.4M jury verdict
By Devon Belcher
Attorneys for the OMG Girlz - as well as Clifford "T.I" Harris and his wife and group founder Tameka "Tiny" Harris - argued th...
Judges and Judiciary
White House boasts highest number of judicial confirmations since Carter
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The confirmations encompass one Supreme Court justice, 45 circuit court judges, 187 district court judges, and two judges for ...
Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Oxnard campaign donation limits unconstitutional, 9th Circuit rules
By Craig Anderson
Though the voters approved the measure, the City Council promoted it, and it targeted a man who had attempted to recall most o...
Disbarred and convicted attorney Tom Girardi, 85, is to be flown to federal facility in North Carolina for 30 days of evaluati...
Judges and Judiciary
Senate confirms last 2 Biden judges for California
By Craig Anderson
U.S. Magistrate Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks and Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Serena R. Murillo were approved on partis...
Criminal
LA DA agrees with prosecutors that 3 Strikes dispute is moot
By Skyler Romero
The dispute between former Los Angeles DA George Gascón and the union representing his deputies over sentence enhancements is ...
Health Care & Hospital Law
Venue for state's insulin lawsuit remains uncertain
By Skyler Romero
The case against pharmaceutical companies, filed by California's attorney general, has flipped between state and federal court...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Invisalign maker accused of colluding to 'destroy' competitor
By Wisdom Howell
The complaint, filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court, accuses Align Technology Inc., the American Dental Association, and...
Obituaries
Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Richard Quiñones dies while surfing in Malibu
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Aug. 13, 1969 -- Dec. 18, 2024
Civil Litigation
Shegerian awarded $3.9M in fees against UC Regents
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Shegerian & Associates deserve $3.9 million in fees for discrimination lawsuit against UC Regents, judge says, but Regents...
Government, Criminal, Civil Litigation
Top 10 most-read Daily Journal news stories in 2024
Daily Journal writers and editors comment on why subscribers found this year's most-read stories compelling.
Judges and Judiciary
Los Angeles County judge confirmed to federal bench
By Craig Anderson
Judge Serena R. Murillo became the second California judge confirmed to a federal court seat on Friday, as the Senate moved sw...
Judges and Judiciary
Senate confirms judge to San Diego federal court
By Craig Anderson
U.S. Magistrate Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks' confirmation was one of several the Senate is rushing through in the final days of ...