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Data Privacy


When the former software company worker failed to get a response from his employer, he turned to one of their clients, threate...


This program, scheduled to run through the end of October, aims to assist in the creation of critical legal documents such as ...


Technology, Alternative Dispute Resolution


JAMS introduces AI tools to aid dispute resolution

Oct. 14, 2024
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

JAMS Next is a suite of AI-enhanced tools designed to improve efficiency and accessibility for legal professionals and clients.


Slideshow, Community News


MABA held its annual Judges' Night

Oct. 14, 2024
By Ricardo Pineda

The Mexican American Bar Association held its annual Judges' Night on Thursday at the Millenium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los...


Technology


New state laws could be key to TikTok filing decision

Oct. 11, 2024
By Malcolm Maclachlan

The decision by state attorneys general to file 14 separate cases against TikTok bucked the trend of filing a united case in f...


The City and County of San Francisco have argued that transforming Oakland International Airport into San Francisco Bay Oaklan...


State Bar & Bar Associations


The justices said the proposed Portfolio Bar Exam raised ethical and practical concerns because the submitted work may be more...


Civil Litigation


Los Angeles judge hashes out THC-ban TRO

Oct. 11, 2024
By Antoine Abou-Diwan

Judge Stephen I. Goorvitch told petitioners he was "not seeing the catastrophic harm" that they were trying to paint.


Antitrust & Trade Reg., 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


CoStar -- the leading provider of commercial real estate listing, information and auction platforms -- sued first in September...


Entertainment & Sports


Dr. Dre sued by psychiatrist claiming harassment

Oct. 11, 2024
By Skyler Romero

Dr. Dre, aka Andre Young, is accused of sending "incessant, harassing, and threatening" text messages to a psychiatrist who sa...


Government


The expiration of the city of Los Angeles' vaccine mandate rendered the plaintiffs' claims moot, given no city employees are c...


Civil Litigation


During a case management conference Thursday, two deputy city attorneys for San Francisco changed their position that the pres...


Civil Litigation


"She ignored her husband's predatory behavior towards the three victims prior to our client over a 10-year period," plaintiff...



Empathy Expert

Oct. 11, 2024

Emotional intelligence is key to mediator Kristin Rizzo's success, attorneys say.


The state government has accused the district of failing to discharge its obligation to find another charter school to occupy ...


Civil Litigation


Toxic embryo culture lawsuits allowed to proceed

Oct. 10, 2024
By Antoine Abou-Diwan

Four plaintiffs have filed separate lawsuits against CooperSurgical Inc., accusing the company of selling defective embryo cul...


Judges and Judiciary


Seven judicial runoff races in three California counties will be on the Nov. 5 ballot.


Civil Litigation


The rival companies both make oncology tests. Guardant sued first, also accusing Texas-based Natera of unlawful trade practice...


Criminal


Ortega has led the nation's largest federal defender office since 2020. His second term begins Oct. 15.


Judges and Judiciary


The new appointees brings a diverse range of experience across public defense, prosecution, appellate law, and private practi...


The 85-year-old defendant's decision to testify just as his counsel was ready to rest their case was one of several events tha...


Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


The prosecution and conviction of Joseph Sullivan, a former federal prosecutor, has raised questions about how companies will ...


Land Use, Environmental & Energy


The 72-year-old Capitol Annex, which housed most legislative offices, has already been demolished.


Entertainment & Sports, Class Action


The settlement would resolve three antitrust lawsuits filed against the NCAA. It would be the largest antitrust payout for stu...


Civil Litigation


After huge verdict, lawyers' payday arrives

Oct. 9, 2024
By Antoine Abou-Diwan

Attorneys for defendant Haresh Jogani had contended that the practice of block billing by some of the firms involved in the pl...


"This appeal presents an unresolved and critical question of statutory interpretation under the Digital Millennium Copyright A...


Data Privacy


The latest lawsuit, filed in Santa Clara County, accuses the genetic testing company of failing to implement adequate security...


The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Santa Clara County Superior Court, accuses the popular video-sharing platform of deliberately de...


Labor/Employment, Civil Rights


The company, founded in 1994 in Chennai, India and headquartered in Teaneck, N.J., was accused of discriminating against non-I...


Data Privacy, Civil Litigation


Disney sued over data breach

Oct. 8, 2024
By Antoine Abou-Diwan

The hacker behind the attack claimed it was motivated by Disney's alleged poor treatment of its artists and disregard for its ...