Intellectual Property
Closing arguments start in copyright dispute over Shyamalan series
By Devon Belcher
Closing arguments began after the last witness testified Thursday in the $81M lawsuit, arguing that superficial similarities b...
Technology, Labor/Employment
Apple's demurrer to gender pay gap lawsuit overruled
By James Twomey
San Francisco judge denies Apple's motion to dismiss gender pay discrimination lawsuit, allowing class action and PAGA claims ...
Judicate West neutral reflects on 65 years in law and a lifetime of resolving disputes
Civil Litigation
Tenants sue their church over 'uninhabitable' homes
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
The landlord is Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church, and the plaintiffs say they are its congregants. The lawsuit also names th...
Government, Criminal
Tustin councilman calls battery incident 'unfitting for anyone'
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Tustin City Councilman Lee K. Fink, who also chairs Brower Law Group's Business Litigation Department, pleaded guilty to misde...
Government, Criminal
Umberg defends Prop 36 enforcement costs, stresses state responsibility
By Malcolm Maclachlan
At a Sacramento conference, Sen. Tom Umberg pushed back on claims that Proposition 36 enforcement would burden local governmen...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Google moves to dismiss Epic's app blocker antitrust claims
By Wisdom Howell
Google seeks dismissal of Epic Games' antitrust lawsuit, claiming no involvement in Samsung's auto blocker feature that limits...
Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Federal judge poised to rule on Trump's birthright citizenship order
By Craig Anderson
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and other state leaders have filed lawsuits challenging President Trump's executive orde...
Criminal
Girardi's attorney presumes Chicago fraud case will be dropped
By Devon Belcher
The charges against Girardi relate to settlement money for relatives of people killed in an Indonesian plane crash.
Sohagi Law Group merges with Meyers Nave, expanding environmental expertise
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The merger of the Sohagi Law Group with Meyers Nave brings together two leading firms with a shared history of collaboration o...
Data Privacy
InMarket Media seeks dismissal of 'spyware in apps' claims
By Wisdom Howell
InMarket Media's attorneys seek dismissal of a putative class action claiming the company uses spyware in apps to collect and ...
Judge orders Southern California Edison to preserve equipment near Eaton Canyon fire's origin, produce related data. Decision ...
Civil Litigation
Judge asked to deny AT&T's 'untimely' defense in $24M SIM swap case
By Devon Belcher
Investor Michael Terpin fights AT&T's dismissal bid in $24M SIM swap fraud case, arguing the company's new defense on empl...
Judges and Judiciary
Help is limited for judges impacted by wildfires
By Malcolm Maclachlan
As wildfires destroy homes across Los Angeles, at least 13 state court judicial officers and numerous court staff are left gra...
Laguna Beach homeowners challenge Coastal Commission over ADU permitting
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Two Laguna Beach homeowners are contesting the California Coastal Commission's requirement for coastal development permits in ...
Legal Education
Former congresswoman Katie Porter joins UC Irvine's law faculty
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter is returning to UC Irvine School of Law after three terms in Congress, bringing her expertise in...
Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit appears out of favor for Trump resistance lawsuits
By Craig Anderson
Opponents of President Donald Trump's executive orders have launched a wave of lawsuits since his inauguration, but shifts in ...
Slideshow, Community News
OCBA held its Judges' Night and Annual Meeting
By Ricardo Pineda
Mei Tsang of Umberg/Zipser was sworn in as OCBA president, along with the 2025 board of directors.
The lawsuits claim negligence - wrongful death and survival action; and violation of Public Utilities Code Sec. 2106. Both sa...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Attorneys reach clients, offer help, aim to avoid no-solicitation rules
By Skyler Romero
Attorneys offer practical help to fire victims, say it is not meant to attract clients.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has filed a high-stakes lawsuit against 17 former Silicon Valley Bank executives and...
Immigration
California braces for legal showdown as Trump targets sanctuary laws
By Devon Belcher
As President Trump begins his second term with vows of mass deportations, California attorneys and officials are preparing for...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Tech industry appeals California social media restrictions for minors
By Craig Anderson
A technology trade group has urged the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to halt parts of a California law restricting social ...
Attorneys expect photos and video of Eaton Canyon fire to be strong evidence in their claims that Southern California Edison i...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Samsung seeks dismissal of Epic Games' antitrust lawsuit
By Wisdom Howell
Samsung asked a judge to dismiss Epic Games' antitrust lawsuit, claiming no anticompetitive effects from the "auto-blocker" fe...
Torts/Personal Injury
Quincey Law expands with new offices and veteran trial attorney
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The personal injury and insurance litigation firm has opened offices in Dana Point and Rancho Cucamonga. Seasoned trial attorn...
Environmental & Energy, Constitutional Law
Coastal Commission cites sovereignty to counter SpaceX suit over launches
By Devon Belcher
Coastal Commission says Air Force ignored its denial of SpaceX rocket launch increases, so company wasn't harmed, and commissi...
Judges and Judiciary
Chief Justice won't 'pick a fight' with Trump, would act if courts affected
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said she will avoid political fights, focusing on judicial duties, wildfires and budget issues...
Intellectual Property, Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Farella Braun + Martel names first women co-managing partners
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Karen P. Kimmey and Holly L. Sutton are the first women-led executive team in the firm's 60-year history.
Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports
Defending against an $81 million copyright lawsuit, attorneys for Apple and M. Night Shyamalan have accused opposing counsel o...
