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The head of California's insurer of last resort urged lawmakers Wednesday to pass a bill that would help reduce reliance on th...


The move follows opposition from LADWP's legal team, who argued that a single master complaint would confuse the factual and l...


Legal Education


The Robert Takasugi Pro Bono Bar Review, founded in the 1960s by the first Japanese American federal judge, has offered free e...


Government, Civil Rights, Civil Litigation


The U.S. Department of Justice filed a first-of-its-kind statement of interest Wednesday supporting two high school girls who ...


A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge denied a dismissal motion from the City of Long Beach and a port terminal operator, ...


U.S. District Judge Stephen V. Wilson refused to strike portions of the jury's conviction that found Trevor Kirk used excessiv...


Attorneys say the company delayed public disclosure by six months and failed to follow cybersecurity protocols--allegations no...


Government, Criminal


Craig H. Missakian sworn in as U.S. attorney

May 28, 2025
By Craig Anderson

Craig H. Missakian was sworn in Tuesday as the new U.S. attorney for Northern California following his appointment by Attorney...


The event, which raised over $100,000, honored individuals and institutions fighting for housing justice.


Technology, Antitrust & Trade Reg.


Apple is facing a new antitrust class action from two Korean trade associations alleging the company unlawfully monopolizes th...


The group--DJ Moore, Beth Gordie, Winston Stromberg, Benjamin Hanelin, and Lauren Paull--brings experience in land use entitle...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


Known for resolving landmark disputes including class actions involving Discover, Facebook and Monsanto, Gandhi brings deep ex...


As two West Coast churches win the right to use ayahuasca under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, attorneys say the feder...


The tattoo removal industry has seen a sharp increase in demand in recent years as technology improves, with an expected indus...


The 2nd District Court of Appeal upheld a $4 million jury verdict for LAPD Captain Lilian Carranza, who sued the city after a ...


Civil Litigation, California Courts of Appeal


The 2nd District Court of Appeal upheld Trellis co-founder Nicole Clark's trial victory over ex-partner Andrew Thaler in a con...


Antitrust & Trade Reg.


In a new court filing, the companies claim they offer superior services and financial terms, not coercion, as the reason major...


Under the leadership of managing partner Julie Park, who started as a summer associate in 2006, the office has become a hub fo...


Slideshow


The firm's co-office managing partners say new amenities like a coffee bar and staircases between floors helped both partners ...


Entertainment & Sports


Attorneys say sports investment is attracting increased attention from private equity firms and individual investors as league...


The 9th Circuit revived screenwriter Kurt McLeod's claims against Zero Gravity Management, alleging breach of duty for not dis...


Southern California Edison settled for $82.5 million litigation over the 2020 Bobcat Fire, compensating for firefighting costs...


The academy announced Wednesday that Courtney L.C. Cefali of Cefali & Cefali, Cory D. Hernandez of the Family Violence App...


Eaton Fire cleanup workers lack PPE, risking their health. Altadena, Pasadena tenants sue Los Angeles County, Pasadena for fai...


Civil Litigation, California Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


A petition filed with the U.S. Supreme Court challenges a 9th Circuit ruling that barred a $35 million fraud claim, arguing it...


Backed by Consumer Watchdog, the bill counters industry claims that it has raised medical liability costs--claims supporters s...


After scoring errors and proctoring failures marred California's February 2025 Bar Exam, the State Bar has requested the Supre...


Labor/Employment, Judges and Judiciary, Government


As the U.S. Supreme Court considers limiting the use of nationwide injunctions, a federal judge in San Francisco has issued a ...


Intellectual Property


A federal judge ordered authors to provide email addresses to Google to verify licensing agreements in a copyright lawsuit ove...


Ford Motor Co. sues California lemon law firms, alleging fraudulent billing practices inflating fees over $100 million, while ...