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Litigation


JAMS added a disclaimer to the profiles of its neutrals that states the alternative dispute resolution provider cannot guarant...


Government


Confusion abounds in the Trump administration's California judicial appointment process and it's unclear whom prospective appl...


California Supreme Court


In a case with possible implications for criminal cases that could lead to deportation, a Canadian citizen who pleaded guilty ...


Law Practice


Knobbe Martens to expand to New York City

Mar. 29, 2017
By Shane Nelson

Irvine-based Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear LLP announced plans Monday to open its first office in New York City, where the...


Judicial Profile


Susan Y. Illston

Mar. 29, 2017
By Joshua Seboldn

After 22 years, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston still finds complex, novel litigation fascinating.


Bankruptcy


A Sacramento bankruptcy judge awarded tens of millions in punitive damages to public service entities.


Transactions


Dealmakers

Mar. 28, 2017
By MANNING & KASS ELLROD RAMIREZ TRETER LLP

A roundup of recent transactions and the lawyers involved.


Judges and Judiciary


California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye gave an unusually fiery State of the Judiciary speech in the Assembly chambers on...


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


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


Twenty-nine state courts will receive a boost in state funds to implement creative methods of improving access, collaboration ...


Government


Punitive damages would no longer be tax deductible in California under a bill moving forward in the state Legislature. ...


State Bar & Bar Associations


Gayle Murphy, the bar's senior director for admissions, said the cut score "was established only after careful analysis and de...


A Los Angeles jury awarded a Torrance homeowner $1.3 million in damages Thursday and found insurance giant Ameriprise Financia...


Oil and gas lobbyist Western States Petroleum Association hires its first in-house attorney, Oyango A. Snell, a government rel...


Firm Watch


On the Move

Mar. 27, 2017
By STEPHEN LARSON

Attorneys moves and promotions and new firms from around the state


California Courts of Appeal


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...


Judicial Profile


Thomas Trent Lewis

Mar. 27, 2017
By America Hernandez

LA County Judge Thomas Lewis has spent a career in family law, and he aims for improvements.


Solo and Small Firms


Felahy Employment Lawyers

Mar. 25, 2017
By Meghann M. Cuniff

Founder Allen Felahy says he is happy with his firm's size, as it allows him to keep doing trial work. ...


Administrative/Regulatory


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

Mar. 25, 2017
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...


After waging a campaign to boost pro bono participation at Winston & Strawn LLP, the firm's Los Angeles office was able to...


Government


The U.S. House of Representative's Committee on Ethics announced Thursday it will defer an investigation into the misuse of ca...


Judges and Judiciary


Retired federal judge joins JAMS

Mar. 25, 2017
By Eli Wolfe

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


The Corrective Education Company is either a well-meaning startup intent on providing shoplifting suspects a second chance or ...


A gender bias lawsuit challenging the very nature of how workers' compensation claims are handled by the state has been dismis...


Government


California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has waded into the sanctuary cities debate by filing an amicus brief opposing Presi...


Insurance


Plaintiffs’ lawyers say insurers are hiring their own doctors to make medical decisions, denying care to cut costs. ...