Litigation
JAMS says it can't guarantee accuracy of information on its website
By Meghann M. Cuniff
JAMS added a disclaimer to the profiles of its neutrals that states the alternative dispute resolution provider cannot guarant...
Government
Little clarity in Trump's judicial appointments in California
By Joshua Seboldn
Confusion abounds in the Trump administration's California judicial appointment process and it's unclear whom prospective appl...
California Supreme Court
State high court says Canadian can withdraw plea due to ineffective counsel
By Kevin Lee
In a case with possible implications for criminal cases that could lead to deportation, a Canadian citizen who pleaded guilty ...
Irvine-based Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear LLP announced plans Monday to open its first office in New York City, where the...
After 22 years, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston still finds complex, novel litigation fascinating.
Bankruptcy
Bank of America must pay $46 million for improper foreclosure
By Steven Crighton
A Sacramento bankruptcy judge awarded tens of millions in punitive damages to public service entities.
A roundup of recent transactions and the lawyers involved.
Judges and Judiciary
Chief justice defends 'rule of law' in sharply-worded speech
By Malcolm Maclachlan
California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye gave an unusually fiery State of the Judiciary speech in the Assembly chambers on...
Criminal
4th District court seeks briefing on second Orange County jail informant case
By Meghann M. Cuniff
A 4th District Court of Appeal panel wants to know whether a major decision it made last year in Orange County's ongoing jail ...
Personal Injury & Torts
$16 million negligence case settled as defendants bicker
By Meghann M. Cuniff
A crosswalk-negligence lawsuit on behalf of a badly injured young girl ended in a global settlement of nearly $16 million in O...
Twenty-nine state courts will receive a boost in state funds to implement creative methods of improving access, collaboration ...
Introductory remarks at Loyola Law School seminar feature DA Jackie Lacey, City Attorney Mike Feuer, and Federal Public Defend...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Long Beach Bar honors the late Joseph Ball at centennial event
By Riley Guerin
Twenty-nine state courts will receive a boost in state funds to implement creative methods of improving access, collaboration ...
Government
Bill would remove tax deductions for punitive damage awards
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Punitive damages would no longer be tax deductible in California under a bill moving forward in the state Legislature. ...
State Bar & Bar Associations
State Bar official defends passing standard on bar exam
By Lyle Moran
Gayle Murphy, the bar's senior director for admissions, said the cut score "was established only after careful analysis and de...
Insurance
LA jury sticks Ameriprise with $1 million in punitive damages for insurance bad faith
By Shane Nelson
A Los Angeles jury awarded a Torrance homeowner $1.3 million in damages Thursday and found insurance giant Ameriprise Financia...
Corporate
Western States Petroleum Association hires government relations vet to lead legal department
By Paula Lehman Ewing
Oil and gas lobbyist Western States Petroleum Association hires its first in-house attorney, Oyango A. Snell, a government rel...
Attorneys moves and promotions and new firms from around the state
California Courts of Appeal
State asks 2nd District to repeal judge back pay ruling
By Justin Kloczko
In a bid to undo a state court's landmark ruling on judge back pay, an attorney for the state told the 2nd District Court of A...
LA County Judge Thomas Lewis has spent a career in family law, and he aims for improvements.
Founder Allen Felahy says he is happy with his firm's size, as it allows him to keep doing trial work. ...
Administrative/Regulatory
Personnel, rulings remain unchanged at Trump's labor relations board
By Matthew Blake
Trump has let the board that is now part of his administration continue to further Obama's agenda. ...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
San Francisco mediator known for staying cool
By Chase Di Feliciantonio
Tom Denver of ADR Services in San Francisco works as a mediator, arbitrator and special master in matters ranging from busines...
Law Practice
Winston & Strawn's LA office hits 100 percent pro bono participation rate
By Eli Wolfe
After waging a campaign to boost pro bono participation at Winston & Strawn LLP, the firm's Los Angeles office was able to...
Government
DOJ pulls rank in investigation into congressman's campaign spending
By Paula Lehman Ewing
The U.S. House of Representative's Committee on Ethics announced Thursday it will defer an investigation into the misuse of ca...
The mediation and arbitration company JAMS announced the hiring of retired federal judge George H. King to its panel of mediat...
California Courts of Appeal
San Francisco seeks to shut down company that targets shoplifters
By Kevin Lee
The Corrective Education Company is either a well-meaning startup intent on providing shoplifting suspects a second chance or ...
Workers' Comp.
Workers' compensation lawsuit ends after judge says state court has no jurisdiction
By Justin Kloczko
A gender bias lawsuit challenging the very nature of how workers' compensation claims are handled by the state has been dismis...
Government
State attorney general intervenes in sanctuary cities court fight
By Chase DiFeliciantonio
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has waded into the sanctuary cities debate by filing an amicus brief opposing Presi...
Plaintiffs’ lawyers say insurers are hiring their own doctors to make medical decisions, denying care to cut costs. ...