Judges and Judiciary
Many courts interested in $25M innovation grant program
By Lyle Moran
Judicial Council leaders say nearly 180 notices of intent to submit applications were filed. ...
After deliberating for about six hours, jurors returned with a 9-3 decision that the aerospace company is not liable for sexua...
Government
Speculation swirls over identity of next attorney general
By Malcolm Maclachlan
There appears to be a growing consensus about the replacement for Attorney General Kamala D. Harris, who will likely be electe...
OC Superior Court Judge Glenda Sanders wins considerable praise for her successes as presiding judge.
A list of attorney moves and promotions from around the state.
California Courts of Appeal
Farming company loses bid for attorney documents in fight with state
By Kevin Lee
The 3rd District Court of Appeal rejected a bid by Gerawan Farming Inc. to obtain documents and communications between the sta...
Agency claims Joseph Pittera penned baseless opinion letters, leaving the securities attorney sidelined. ...
Court filings declined by more than 660,000 cases, or 9 percent, in fiscal year 2014-15, according to Judicial Council data. ...
Judges and Judiciary
Judges say they need reinforcements, but some counties have a surplus
By Kevin Lee
While 31 superior courts in counties across California lack the judges needed to timely address their caseloads, some counties...
Point Digital Finance Inc., which allows homeowners to leverage home equity wealth without taking on new debt, named Matthew J...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Special master declines meeting with State Bar leaders, seeks data by deadline
By Lyle Moran
Bar CEO Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker suggested the in-person meeting the day after receiving 2nd District Court of Appeal Justic...
A Los Angeles Superior Court jury awarded the teenage victim of a traumatic brain injury $29 million. ...
Judicate West ...
Mergers & Acquisitions
NXP sells to Qualcomm for $38B with counsel from Skadden
By Banks Albachn
Thursday's deal would be largest chipmaker merger in history. ...
Robin M. Pearson and Michael G. Schachter have come a long way since launching their litigation and transaction firm in early...
Two Central District judges are set to begin hearing matters in the downtown Los Angeles building on Monday. ...
The anonymous gymnast claims the organization worked to conceal abuse by the team's doctor. ...
Judges and Judiciary
Former US chief judge joins litigation finance company
By America Hernandez
Litigation finance company Bentham IMF has added retired U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker to its investment committee, the...
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. plotted to rid themselves of a terrific welder after she complained about pervasive sexua...
Government
Judicial Council considers fairest way to divide limited funds
By Kevin Lee
Tensions are brewing among trial court leaders over the distribution of public money and the number of judgeships in the state...
Students win false advertisement claim against paramedic training school
By L.J. Williamson
In the latest blow to the for-profit education industry, plaintiffs in a class action against a paramedic training program won...
Law Practice
New Procopio partner loves the land and those who transform it
By Eli Wolfe
In her capacity as the head of the land use practice at Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, Madaffer divides her tim...
Attorneys gathered in Los Angeles Tuesday to hear explanations on the purpose of each measure, the arguments for and against t...
Senior Vice President/General Counsel Penthouse Global Media Inc. (Chatsworth) ...
Environmental
Environmental groups sue over EIR for State Water Project
By Malcolm Maclachlan
A coalition of environmental groups and Delta water agencies has filed a California Environmental Quality Act challenge to the...
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Appellate court revives shareholder suit against drugmaker
By Logan Noblin
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals revived a putative securities class action Wednesday against Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc. ...
The complaint filed Oct.6 in Los Angeles County Superior Court by Carlson, Calladine & Peterson LLP, accuses Burke of negl...
A roundup of recent transactions and the California lawyers involved.
Litigation
SF judge approves $14.7B VW settlement, but company still faces inquiries
By Logan Noblin
Volkswagen AG isn't off the hook yet, even after a San Francisco federal judge on Tuesday approved a $14.7 billion settlement ...
Labor/Employment
Defense attorney goes on the attack in SpaceX sexual harassment trial
By Matthew Blake
Orrick partner Lynne Hermle's relaxed, loud enunciation of "leading," sometimes said without looking up, turned into almost a ...